Security Officer​/Parking Enforcement

Overview

The Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O) employs a workforce of approximately 2,700 staff, represented by 15 collective bargaining agreements, and is responsible for institutional strategic initiatives and operations across the State of New Jersey including planning, construction, facilities, public safety, environmental health, transportation and auxiliary operations.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Security Officer/Parking Enforcement for the Division of Public Safety. The position reports to a Security Supervisor or other University Police personnel as directed. The role safeguards the life, property and well‑being of the university community and performs a broad range of security and parking enforcement duties.

• Perform a wide variety of security and parking functions to ensure the safety of persons, protect property, maintain order and enforce university rules.
• Observe, recognize and report conditions that adversely affect public safety or university policy.
• Issue written Security Failure Notices and University Parking Summons.
• Safeguard the life, property and well‑being of all members and guests of the university community.
• Provide assistance regarding directions, emergencies and special requests.
• Control vehicular and pedestrian traffic in university parking lots.
• Examine doors, windows and gates to ensure security.
• Use university keys and/or slide cards to open and secure buildings.
• Monitor closed buildings for unauthorized persons and other suspicious activities; patrol parking areas and campus buildings, issuing University Parking Summons and Security Failure Notices.
• File written and oral reports and maintain necessary records.
• Provide security, parking enforcement and limited traffic control service for special events and escort service as assigned.
• Detect and report irregularities such as fire hazards, leaking water pipes, inoperable lights and malfunctioning security doors.
• Assist in the recommendation and/or installation of signage.
• Sound alarm in case of office and notify University Police of unauthorized persons.
• Recognize and report emergency and questionable conditions to supervisors and/or University Police, including maintenance needs, vehicle removal or suspicious conditions requiring police response.
• Provide security escorts as assigned.
• Operate university vehicles, including shuttle vans and specialized vans, including transporting persons with special needs.
• Monitor boiler, heating and air conditioning warning signals for proper operation during evening and night hours.
• Reduce or minimize low‑level conflict such as disputes over parking tickets or orders to vacate a building.
• Maintain a positive work environment through cooperative and professional communication with students, faculty, visitors, co‑workers and supervisors.
• Enter computer data into handheld or desktop equipment, regulate visitor access, process packages and use handheld metal detectors, operate CCTV equipment and enforce residence life policies.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license with two years of driving experience and successful completion of the Rutgers Defensive Driving Course.
• Must maintain a professional demeanor and appearance pursuant to departmental guidelines.
• Must be able to work independently and perform related duties as required.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English, including under stress, both in writing and via two‑way radio.
• Ability to walk and/or stand for extended periods of time.
• Mandatory overtime required as necessary.
• Successfully complete NJ CUPSA Basic Security Officer Training Class and maintain applicable certification.
• Agree to undergo and authorize criminal background and child abuse record checks as required by New Jersey law.
• Assume any costs incurred by the university associated with background investigations.
• Any criminal record will affect consideration.

• Previous security or parking enforcement experience.
• Physical fitness to perform duties in a dynamic security environment.

Grade 12. Minimum salary: $37,526.51; mid range:…