Property Security Officer

Position Title

Property Security Officer

002099

Full Time

1

Residence Life

0402648

SHRA

Paraprofessional

$35,880.00 - $35,880.00

Contributing

The primary purpose of Police and Public Safety is to protect the life and property of the students, faculty, and staff on the campus of Fayetteville State University and to support the University’s core mission of academic excellence by providing comprehensive and professional public safety services and convenient access to a peaceful and orderly campus community.

The Property Security (Residence Halls) unit operates within the Fayetteville State University Department of Police and Public Safety. This unit is responsible for providing security support to the residence halls. This position will be responsible for patrolling the designated residence halls, lobby areas, hallways, exterior entrances/exits, and other areas within or immediately around the residence halls. This position will also be responsible for monitoring access in residence halls by checking IDs for each person that enters the building, along with guest registration during the assigned work hours.

This position may require rotating shifts, weekends, and/or overtime work.

High School diploma or equivalency and demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some positions may require valid N.C. driver’s license.

• Technical Knowledge:
  Understands security, traffic, and parking enforcement practices. Knowledge and skill in basic first aid. Thorough knowledge of the policies, rules, and regulations applicable to the property being guarded, sufficient to explain, apply, and enforce the policies, rules, and regulations. Displays organizational awareness and working knowledge of the infrastructure of the assigned area. Demonstrates proficiency in using a variety of security, traffic and parking enforcement equipment, which may include gates, radios, computers, and electronic ticketing devices.
  
  May perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Communicates information orally or in writing to individuals or groups to ensure that they understand the message. Listens and responds appropriately to messages from others. Communicates regarding issues that require some judgment or interpretation. Explains policies, rules, and regulations with tact and courtesy. Completes reports; writes citations. Interacts with co-workers, supervisors, emergency response personnel, university officials, and the general public to provide assistance and relay information.
• Security, Patrol, and Enforcement:
  Patrols, guards, and secures property and grounds. Monitors assigned areas for possible violation of laws and regulations and issues parking citations when appropriate. Patrols, monitors, and guards an area with a higher assessed risk. Assists in emergency response. Provides support for special events; controls and directs traffic of people and vehicles; erects barricades; provides motorist assistance.
• Decision Making:
  Identifies problems/concerns and quickly takes appropriate action consistent with available facts, constraints, and anticipated consequences. Analyzes situations in order to make quick, sound decisions; recognizes critical incidents; initiates action based upon acquired information and knowledge of operating procedures.

At least one year of prior security or security-related experience preferred. Security or security-related experience in a higher education setting preferred.

• To be considered for this position, applicants must complete the application in full, including listing your last five years of employment history. Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position.

Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase “see resume.” Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contacted if you are selected for the position and with your permission.

06/30/2026

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable), academic…