Campus Security Officer

Job Summary

Under routine supervision, this position is responsible for maintaining the security, safety, and well‑being of all personnel and visitors at corporate (NWA) locations. The incumbent will protect J.B. Hunt’s corporate assets from theft, assault, fire, and other safety issues, and complete additional safety training classes as assigned by management. The incumbent will develop and maintain good standing and professional relationships with internal partners to promote a safe working environment.

Schedule: Sunday - Tuesday and every other Wednesday from 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

• Adhere to security systems, technologies, operating standards, and procedures; enforce company policies in a fair, consistent, and professional manner.
• Provide tactical responses to emergency events, administering medical attention (CPR, First Aid), mitigating threats, enlisting additional resources as needed, and ensuring the overall well‑being of impacted parties.
• Guide security measures and provide assistance to employees and visitors within assigned, localized areas when incidents occur; respond to security department calls and system alarms to determine the course of action.
• Perform building patrols to check for unsafe conditions, hazards, security violations, blocked exits/entrances, and unauthorized personnel; create patrol logs noting any unusual activity and report issues to senior team members and/or management as appropriate.
• Grant access to employees and enforce employee identification procedures on the corporate campus; create and log temporary security credentials to assist employees and visitors in complying with this procedure.
• Identify and write reports on accidents, incidents, or suspicious activities; maintain a log of local issues, thefts, or lost/misplaced equipment while documenting all details of the event.
• Serve as first point‑of‑contact for law enforcement and/or court officials; notify management on the nature of the contact as soon as possible.
• Provide a helpful, polite, and professional attitude to all personnel that meet the incumbent; effectively communicate JBH procedure with employees, visitors, vendors, and third parties.
• Comply with post‑specific responsibilities across the NWA campus.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED and 6 months of experience in security, emergency services, military service, loss prevention, customer service, business administration, or related field.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean motor vehicle record as per J.B. Hunt standards.

• Associate’s Degree in a related field and 6 months of security‑related experience and/or training; experience in security, military, and/or law enforcement.
• CPR certification.
• Ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret information.
• Ability to fulfill the physical requirements of the position.
• Ability to maintain professionalism while dealing with difficult individuals.
• Ability to make independent time‑sensitive decisions.
• Ability to remain objective.
• Ability to work both individually and as a team.
• Ability to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced environment.
• Interest in learning new technologies/software applications.
• Knowledge of basic employee safety.
• Ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to prepare detailed written reports and fill out forms with accuracy.
• Knowledge of techniques and technologies to ensure premise security.
• Willingness to work night shifts and/or weekends.

This position is not eligible for employment‑based sponsorship.

Factors that may affect starting pay within this range include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for an annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.

High School (Required), Associates:
Business Administration/Management, GED (Required)

Military, Security Administration, Security, Security Operations

Campus Security Officer I (Open)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.