Security Officer II

Job Title: Security Officer II

Provides security services for the University of Utah’s Main Campus community, including locking and unlocking buildings, patrolling campus, writing reports, assisting motorists, documenting patrol activities, and covering stationary posts. Responsibilities may include operating vehicles and use of programs such as Avigilon, CCURE, Teams, and Microsoft Office. The Department of Public Safety provides security for a variety of campus partners and may assign this position to fill specific staffing needs.

Availability to work any and all security posts as requested is required. Safety is a top priority for the University of Utah.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) and one year security experience or equivalency.
• Successful background check.
• Demonstrated communications skills and a commitment to providing excellent customer service.
• Valid Utah Driver’s License to be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Obtain Crisis Prevention Institute certification after being hired.
• Attend other mandatory trainings as required by the Department of Public Safety.
• Demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Two years of professional security experience.
• CPR / AED / First Aid certification.
• Experience with computer software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, CCure, Avigilon, and RMS.
• Familiarity with radio communications.

Eligible new hires with prior Utah Retirement System (URS) service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before becoming eligible for retirement. The University of Utah is a participating employer with URS. The position may require completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX.

Reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law.

Human Resources: . For questions about retirement rules, contact URS at , , or University Human Resource Management at . For Title IX related matters, contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX.

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Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members applies to new hires still serving a 12‑month probationary period.