Campus Security Officer; Non-Sworn

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Regular Full-Time Elsah, IL, US

Salary Range: $19.49 To $28.10 Annually

Title:

Campus Security Officer (Non-Sworn)

Position Type:
Full-Time, 12-Month

The Campus Security Officer serves as a visible safety, security, and customer service professional dedicated to supporting a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, visitors, and guests of Principia College.

Security Officers protect life and property through proactive patrol, emergency response, incident documentation, access control, safety education, and community engagement. Officers serve as first responders to campus incidents including medical emergencies, fire alarms, hazardous conditions, behavioral crises, policy violations, and other situations requiring immediate attention.

This position requires sound judgment, integrity, professionalism, effective communication skills, and the ability to work independently while interacting positively with a diverse campus community. Security Officers are expected to support Principia's mission and values while maintaining professional standards and providing exceptional service to the campus community.

Reports to the Director of Campus Security, Campus Security Supervisors, and other designated supervisory personnel.

This position is considered an essential employee position and supports continuous 24-hour, 7-day-a-week campus security operations. Security Officers may be required to respond during emergency situations, severe weather events, campus closures, or other critical incidents.

At our award-winning Early Childhood through grade 12 Principia School in St. Louis, Missouri, and top-ranked Principia College in Elsah, Illinois, Principia faculty and staff make up a close-knit community of educators, coaches, and professionals taking a distinct approach to education—blending academic excellence with Christian Science-based character education. Principia’s team of over 500 employees supports not only Principia School and Principia College, but also a worldwide network of alumni and friends.

At Principia College, our globally-focused curriculum honors diverse perspectives and develops creative changemakers who use their academic skills for good in service to themselves, their communities, and the world. In-depth study meets real-world experience through study abroad programs, internships, capstone projects, and a robust slate of student activities, including a world-renowned mediation team, top-ranked solar car team, and the nation’s oldest student-run public affairs conference.

Principia employees are part of an engaging academic community preparing students to be tomorrow’s leaders, thinkers, and changemakers. We strive to create a collaborative and inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong and are valued.

• Perform routine patrols of campus buildings, residence halls, grounds, parking lots, and other College property by vehicle, foot, or bicycle.
• Conduct security checks of doors, windows, facilities, and campus infrastructure.
• Provide gatehouse coverage and visitor management services.
• Monitor campus traffic and parking areas and enforce campus vehicle and parking regulations.
• Assist with building openings, lockups, and access control functions.
• Observe and report suspicious activity, safety hazards, equipment failures, and security concerns.
• Assist with special events, athletic contests, campus programs, and other activities requiring security support.

• Respond to calls for service…