Campus Security Officer; Library

Position Description

Campus Security Officer (Library)

University of South Carolina Upstate

TMP
02567PO25

Spartanburg, SC

The Library safety officer is responsible for providing for the safety and security of students, faculty, and staff frequenting the Library during evening hours. This includes making rounds inside the Library, observing and reporting any unusual circumstances and securing doors as required.

• Provides for the safety and security of students, faculty, and staff visiting the Library during evening hours.
• Ensures only authorized person are given access to the Library by checking patrons for University .
• Unlocks doors for authorized personnel to enter room(s) or building(s) as director by an authorized University official or supervisor.
• Ensures those loading or unloading equipment or materials from buildings have proper authorization.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED. Must be 18 years of age. Must possess a valid South Carolina driver’s license with a good driving record. Successful background check is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior safety, security or law enforcement experience preferred.

Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 11/10/2025 Proposed End Date Job Open Date 10/10/2025 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes

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.

Position Attributes Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing. Safety/Security Sensitive or Requires a CDL No Hazardous weather category Non-Essential

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * This University of South Carolina Upstate position is located in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
  
  Do you wish to continue applying for this position?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you willing and able to submit to a pre-employment background check that may include, but it is not limited to, criminal history, national sex offender search and motor vehicle history as a condition of hire?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have at least a high school diploma/or equivalent (GED)?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of References and Contact Information
• Other Supporting Documents

Job Code Title

Security Specialist III

Advertised Title

Campus Security Officer (Library)

Campus

Upstate

College/Division

USC Upstate College/Division Level

Department

UPS University Police

Salary

$16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Location of Vacancy

USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC

Part/Full Time

Part/Full Time Part Time

Hours per Week

30

Work Schedule

Work nights will be 6:00pm to 12:00am Sunday through Thursday.

Job Search Category

Law Enforcement

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