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University of Detroit Mercy

Campus Security Officer

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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.

$39,168 / year median in Michigan

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Position Classification FT Staff Position Summary To provide security services to the university; patrol campus and check resident halls and other buildings; maintain safe parking conditions on campus. Enforce University Parking rules and regulations, and enforce all University rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Patrols campus, providing security to all individuals on university property; checks and maintains security to all buildings and grounds. Provides security services (unlocking cars, starting stalled vehicles, emergency weather notification, unlocking/locking doors to buildings, etc.) Monitors facilities and reports any problems to Facilities Management for repair. Investigates university criminal/traffic complaints/concerns. Deals with parking concerns and enforcement. Performs other job related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Education -A high school diploma or GED Preferred Qualifications Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are essential elements of the job. Work involves much personal contact with others inside and/or outside the university for purposes of giving or obtaining information, building relationships, or soliciting cooperation. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities A professional, patient demeanor that promotes a positive impression with co-workers and the University Community. Must have strong organizational and administrative skills, a good work ethic, and a positive attitude for interacting with other people. Strong communication skills, verbal and written. Computer proficiency in MS Word/Excel/Access is required, with a strong computer aptitude for learning various computer applications; Must be adaptable with the ability to accept and support change, highly skilled at multi-tasking and detail-oriented, able to effectively work independently or in a team environment, and able to work well under pressure. Demonstrate a professional demeanor and a clean, well-groomed appearance that creates a positive impression with customers and coworkers. Must be dependable, reliable, and confident working in a professional. Physical Requirements Job requires repetitive lifting of light-weight objects with frequent bending and stooping, or repetitively lifting average-weight objects where frequent bending or stooping alternates with lighter activities. Occasionally lifts heavy objects (over 50 pounds). Work Environment Regular exposure to unfavorable conditions such as weather conditions, or confined, noisy, or dirty locations. Licenses/Certifications Valid driver's license in good standing. Salary/Pay Information Commensurate with experience
Anticipated Schedule TBD Req Benefits:
At the University of Detroit Mercy we continually strive to provide a high-quality, comprehensive benefits package to our valued employees. We offer our employees the following: Medical Three health plans to choose from with a large national provider network Dental Option to purchase additional dental plan through Sun Life Dental Care is available at the School of Dentistry to the employee, the employee's spouse or legally domiciled adult and dependents (dependents shall be as defined for Internal Revenue Service purposes). The fee for such services shall be waived for the employee, the employee's spouse or legally domiciled adult and dependents, up to a cap of $3,000 per individual per calendar year. Beyond the $3,000 cap amount, employees will be responsible to pay 25% of any remaining fees for the balance of that year. Vision Option to purchase additional vision plan through Heritage Vision benefits available at Detroit Mercy Eye Institute $35 Comprehensive Eye Exam Contact Lens Exam starting at $7o 50% off Optical Frames 25% off Sun Frames 30% off Prescription Lenses 20% off Prescription Contact Lenses •Cannot be combined with insurance• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options Employee Assistance Program Provided to everyone in your household Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Life and AD&D One times base salary up to a hundred thousand dollars Option to purchase additional life insurance, accident insurance, and/or critical illness insurance Tuition Remission Benefit for you, your spouse, and children Retirement Plan Employees have a choice of the following: Employees who contribute 3% shall receive an Employer contribution of 6%, and employees who contribute 4% in the plan shall receive an Employer contribution of 8%. Michigan's largest, most comprehensive private University, University of Detroit Mercy is an independent Catholic institution of higher education sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and Society of Jesus. Detroit Mercy seeks qualified candidates who will contribute to the University's mission, diversity, and excellence of its academic community. University of Detroit Mercy is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer with a diverse student body and welcomes persons of all backgrounds.
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Commensurate with experience