A Campus Security Officer provides security for property at university and school campuses. Monitors entrances and patrols buildings, watches for intruders or vandals; reports building maintenance problems; deals with customers or visitors that create a disturbance in the building.
Part-time, year-round position to serve as unarmed security worker for 3rd shift.
Typical work schedule:
Thursday - Sunday 10:30 pm - 6:30 am.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Checks inside and outside of building and locks doors when rooms are not in use. Turns off lights when not in use. Conducts visual inspection of fire prevention equipment in building to see that the equipment is operational. Checks student areas on regular basis. Checks pool area and secures when not in use. Conducts random visual inspection of exterior fire escapes to insure no one is using them for entrance or exit of building except for emergency. Patrols parking area on a regular basis, writes parking tickets, and assists people per College policies. Prepares a security report each shift and lists any problems that need to be corrected, such as replacement of lights, inspects in building, motors not running properly, roof leaks, etc. Makes note of any person entering buildings after duty hours and lists the type of cars, College decal number, license number, etc. Does not publicize security stations. Assists with College special events (including traffic control in parking lots, etc.) as needed. Contributes to unit planning, assessment, and college institutional effectiveness efforts. Acts as a Campus Security Authority (CSA)/responsible person for Title IX and Clery Act compliance. Must participate in all required CSA/responsible person training. Acts in accordance with local, state, and federal laws/regulations as well as College policies and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Educational:
High school diploma preferred; must be able to read and write effectively and be knowledgeable in fire prevention and safety practices.
Experiential:
Experience in security work is preferred.
Other:
Flexibility to work various shifts is strongly preferred. Must be willing to submit to a polygraph examination. Must hold a current State of Florida Security Officer license (Class D or higher) or be willing to attend training and secure licensure within the first ninety (90) days of employment.
Additional Information:
Classification:
Career Service, Level II Reports To:
Security Supervisor Posting Date:
July 9, 2026
Hourly Rate:
$16.25 (approx. 28 hrs/wk) Application deadline: July 28, 2026 SOUTH
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