Housing Security Officer Position Available In [Unknown county], South Carolina

Posting Number

TMP01225PO25

Job Code Title Security Specialist III
Advertised Title Housing Security Officer
Campus Upstate
College/Division USC Upstate College/Division Level
Department UPS University Police
Salary $16 – $18 per hour based on education and experience.
Location of Vacancy USC Upstate Spartanburg, SC
Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 40
Work Schedule Work nights will vary from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am and based on the needs of the department. Category Law Enforcement
About USC
About University of South Carolina From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia andprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through abination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educatedmunities in South Carolina and beyond.
Benefits for Temporary Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers temporary employees expected to work at least 30 hours per week health and life insurance, flexible spending accounts and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the “Working at USC” section on the Applicant Portal at .
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary Housing Security Officer
University of South Carolina Upstate

TMP01225PO25

Spartanburg, SC
Reporting to the Assistant Chief of Police, the University Housing Safety Officer monitors the ingress and egress of students and guests in one of two housing units (Palmetto House and Magnolia House) to ensure the safety of our students and University assets. In this position they staff the receiving desk at the front entrance and are responsible for greeting all persons entering the building, verifying persons entering are current residential students or authorized after-hour visitors. They check guests into the facility, answer phones and fill out necessary paperwork. Works closely with Housing and Residential Life Staff to advise of guests overstaying their visits, advise-of abnormal situations, student lockouts or other issues. s University Police for response and support as needed.
Greet visitors and residents entering the building. Provide friendly, helpful and courteous interactions. Individually wee each person as they enter the building.
Verify that students entering the building are residents of a particular residence hall by finding their name on the roster and confirming the sticker placed on their University ID card.
Check all guests into the building. Ensure guests are apanied by a current resident of the residence hall and present a valid form of identification. Ensure overnight guests possess an approved overnight guest form. Enter names of guests into the daily log book.
Write reports as needed.
Answer telephones and radiomunications. RA’s or on-duty police officers for lockouts or other student issues or concerns.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

Security and safety work experience, especially with student populations 17-25 years old
Job Duties
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date 08/04/2025
Proposed End Date Job Open Date 06/13/2025
Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant The application must bepleted including all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted forpleting work history and education sections of the application.