Security Officer (Temporary) - Main Campus - University Of Memphis East : Job Details

University of Memphis Career OpportunitiesSecurity Officer (Temporary) - Main Campus

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

All applications must be submitted online at workforum.memphis.edu. Applicants must complete all applicable sections of the online application to be considered for a position. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and reference list after completing your application, if required by the system. Required work experience is based on full-time hours. Part-time work experience will be prorated as listed.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Posting Information

Posting Number: SAECC2846

Advertised Title: Security Officer (Temporary) - Main Campus

Campus Location: Main Campus (Memphis, TN)

Position Number: 010088

Category: Temporary Employees

Department: Police Services

Minimum Position Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and six (6) months of appropriate experience.Must be able to obtain a State Certification as a security officer within 180 days of employment.Must have a valid driver's license in order to drive a patrol car.

Special Conditions

This is a re-advertisement. Current applicants do not need to re-apply.Applicants will be assessed every two weeks.Applications will be reviewed on Mondays and interviews will be conducted on Fridays.

Work Schedule

The standard shifts are 5:00 am to 3:00 pm, 3:00 pm to 1:00 am, and 7:00 pm to 5:00 am.Hours will vary and shifts will rotate based on needs with a maximum of 32 hours each week.This position is required to report to the designated work location to ensure the operation of essential campus functions or departments during an emergency, or when the University has suspended or delayed operations.

Hiring Range

$15.00 per hour

Full-Time/Part-Time

Part-Time: Benefits Ineligible

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk considerable distances on campus. The employee frequently is required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and color vision.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to provide security services and enforce laws, rules, and regulations to protect lives and property within assigned areas.

Ability to establish and maintain interpersonal relationships and develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.

Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Ability to understand written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

Ability to perceive others' reactions and understand why they react as they do.

Ability to talk to others to convey information effectively.

Job Duties

Patrols the campus to deter crime and maintain building security.

Patrols parking facilities to prevent theft and vandalism and to issue citations as appropriate.

Writes reports of daily activities and irregularities such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.

Calls police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or the presence of unauthorized persons.

Answers alarms and investigates disturbances.

Assists police officers in apprehending, arresting, and filing charges on suspects when appropriate.

Responds to security alarms checking for intruders and burglars.

Makes building checks to ensure locked doors, closed windows, lights turned off or on as appropriate.

Provides security escort service for students and employees.

Performs other related duties as required.

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