Part-Time Security Officer, University Police

Job Description Summary

Provides security coverage for Wake Forest University. Conducts foot patrols and security checks, monitors areas for unauthorized users, responds to incidents, reports hazards, assists with special events and crowd control and completes necessary reports.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply.

• Security checks of buildings owned or leased by Wake Forest University patrolling all levels of interior and exterior perimeter of buildings during the entire shift.
• Performs routine rounds of the buildings and the parking lots monitoring campus for unauthorized users.
• Protects and safeguards the Wake Forest students and employees from criminal and or potentially dangerous situations.
• Protects property and vehicles from theft and vandalism and assists the Campus Police Officers in deterring criminal activity. Also, builds a rapport with the students and employees, allowing them to have a sense of safety and security.
• Completes found property reports for any unattended items. Completes reports and uses two‑way radio to communicate with University Police Communications Center.
• Assists in providing crowd control during special events.
• Reports suspicious people or activities when found.
• Provides information and directions as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Assists Police Officers in prevention and detection of suspicious or criminal activity. (Ex. Thefts, larcenies, Malicious Injury to Property)
• Reports, documents, prepares testimony for Student Judicial Hearings.
• Routinely surveys the campus to check for any safety, health or environmental concerns.
• Completes operation reports and/or work orders to report any findings of a potential problem, notifies the proper University Department; and offers suggestions on possible solutions for dealing with the particular situation.

• Building Security Operations (If Assigned): (Academic, Athletic or Residence buildings) Perform foot patrols of assigned building(s) and areas surrounding the building(s). Monitor activities in and around assigned building(s), parking lots and courtyard areas. Monitors guest access and logs guests in as needed. Give directions to various locations in and around the assigned building(s). Reports to the University Police Communications any damaged property, vandalism, suspicious activity, criminal activity, open/propped doors, unsecured hazardous materials, found property, lights out or assistance given to Patrol Officers, Faculty, Staff, Students or Guests during shift.
• Parking Lot Security Operations (If Assigned): (Student Drive Lots Z2, Z3, Z4 & Z5, Deacon Place Apts, 2400 Reynolda Rd and on campus Lot) Perform foot and vehicle patrols of the assigned parking lot(s). Foot patrols are conducted in adverse weather conditions. Monitor activities and vehicles in and around the assigned lot(s) to ensure safety of life and property. Report to the University Police Communications any damaged property, vandalism, suspicious activity, criminal activity, unsecured vehicles, found property, lights out or assistance given to Patrol Officers, Faculty, Staff, Students or Guests during shift.
• Day/Night Watch Operations (If Assigned):
  Perform foot and vehicle patrols of all academic, athletic and residence buildings on campus. Monitor activities in and around buildings, parking lots and courtyard areas. Foot patrols are conducted in adverse weather conditions. Report to the University Police Communications any damaged property, vandalism, suspicious activity, criminal activity, open/propped doors, unsecured hazardous materials, found property, lights out or assistance given to Patrol Officers, Faculty, Staff, Students or Guests during shift.
• Gate House Operations (If Assigned):
  Monitor all vehicle traffic entering the Reynolda Campus for valid access to campus between 10 pm‑6 am. Verify access eligibility via telephone, internet and/or logbooks, any Faculty, Staff, Student or Alumni whose WFU  will not allow them to enter campus. Log the name,…