Campus Security Officer

Campus Security Officer – Temporary

Title: Campus Security Officer – Temporary

Location: Spartanburg, SC

Salary: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour (based on experience)

Hours: 20 per week, Monday – Friday; 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm

Job Summary: Campus Safety Officers will lock and secure University buildings and classrooms, provide safety and security for the campus community and those visiting the University. They will also work to prevent theft or damage to equipment, deter disorderly conduct, support University Police, and perform stationary post assignments to monitor doors, areas, and people.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that exterior doors are locked according to schedule and perform regular safety checks of buildings and grounds.
• Unlock doors for authorized personnel as directed by an authorized University official or supervisor.
• Patrol campus property for unusual conditions such as fires, prowlers, trespassers, vandalism, suspicion, or other unsafe conditions.
• Patrol campus and issue citations to illegally parked vehicles.
• Ensure that those loading or unloading equipment or materials from buildings have proper authorization.
• Respond to assist patrol officers as needed.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Valid South Carolina driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Successful background check.

Preferred Qualifications: Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice; prior safety, security, or law enforcement experience.

Benefits for Temporary Positions: Temporary employees expected to work at least 30 hours per week are offered health and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and retirement programs.

EEO Statement: The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV /AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.