Campus Security Officer

Westminster College invites qualified applicants to apply for our open full-time campus security officer position.  This is a great opportunity to work with excellent people on our beautiful campus.  Many officers are able to schedule classes around their work schedules and complete degrees paid for by our tuition remission benefit. 

The open position is for grave shift Wednesday through Sunday.

Westminster offers a competitive benefits package including tuition remission.

Regularly patrols college grounds and buildings.

Examines doors, windows, and gates to determine that they are secure.

Warns violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles.

Inspects equipment and machinery to ascertain if tampering has occurred.

Watches for and reports irregularities such as fire hazards, leaking water pipes, and security doors left unlocked.

Sounds alarm or calls police or fire department by telephone in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons.

Permits authorized persons to enter property.

Patrols parking lots, checks for proper permits and issues citations for improper parking.

Assists in providing motorist service to the college community and public, such as starting cars.

Directs traffic in parking lots during special events.

Follows approved departmental procedures for impounding vehicles parked in tow-away zones or that involve excessive citations.

Provides special services to the college community, such as locking and unlocking offices and escorting individuals.

Maintains campus security, which includes patrolling area, responding to burglar alarms, apprehending offenders and enforcing campus laws.

Taking reports which may include reports of crimes, injuries, campus rules and regulations.

Mail delivery, as needed, on an on-call basis.

 

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must pass a thorough background check if offered position.

 

Preferred Qualifications: Experience providing security on a college campus. First Aid and CPR certified.  First responder training and/or certification.

 

Please apply for this position using our online application system.  https://jobs.westminstercollege.edu