Campus Security Officer

Austin, TX
St Edwards University Police Department

Position Summary:

St. Edward’s University of Austin, Texas invites applications for the position of Campus Security Officer. The Campus Security Officer provides a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors to the main campus. Facilitates and encourages respect for the law, rules and procedures, safety and institutional policy. The person selected works to educate students, faculty, staff and visitors, regarding safety and security, minimize risk for the University and enforce all University policies and procedures.

Essential Functions:

  • The Campus Security Officer (officer) performs vehicle and foot patrols of the campus, parking lots, garage and buildings to monitor behavior, secure buildings and property, maintain order and ensure rule compliance, and enforce regulations. The officer monitors the physical safety of all buildings by locking and unlocking doors, patrolling or monitoring, and reporting suspicious behavior. The officer may also be tasked with enforcing traffic and parking regulations. This position has regular interaction with the general public. The officer greets students, faculty, staff and visitors, familiarizes them with the rules and regulations of the campus, helps direct them to specific locations or offices as needed, and answers other questions.
  • This position is considered security sensitive and will involve shift work, special events, days, evenings, and overnight as required. The Campus Security Officer will be expected to represent St. Edward’s University and the University Police Department in a positive and professional manner and to promote a safe and secure campus environment. This person is required to patrol on foot, golf cart or other University vehicle. This person will be subject to an extensive background investigation, fingerprinting, medical, physical and driving history check.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • An employee in this position must be 21 years or older at time of employment; a U.S. citizen, have a valid Texas Driver’s License, and have a good driving record.
  • Current licensed security officer in good standing.
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in safety or security.
  • Experience in college or University setting preferred.
  • Not currently under indictment for any criminal offense;
  • Never been convicted of an offense above a Class C misdemeanor
  • Never been convicted of any family violence offense;
  • Not prohibited by state or federal law from operating a motor vehicle;
  • The preferred candidate will have competency in the use of MS Word and MS Excel and be able to learn other equipment and programs.
  • Prior parking enforcement experience preferred.
  • Must be possess good organizational skills, maintain high quality control standards.
  • Successfully complete extensive background check, physical test and drug screening.
  • Ability to learn St. Edward’s University policies.
  • Ability to walk for long periods in all weather conditions.
  • Ability to sit, stand, walk, and lift 50 pounds.
  • Ability to write legibly and accurately record information.
  • Ability to complete work assignments, take and understand direction.
  • Must be able to handle crisis situations in a calm and effective manner.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective and appropriate relationships with the St. Edward’s University community and visitors.