Public Safety/Security Officer (Current and Anticipated Future Openings)
About The Position
The University of Arkansas is a land grant institution committed to advancing the state and building a better world through education, research, and outreach. It provides transformational opportunities and skills, fosters a welcoming climate, and nurtures creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations. The campus is located in Fayetteville, a community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S., with a growing region known for its strong economy and quality of life. As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. This position, Security Officer, provides a variety of security and safety related functions to safeguard students, faculty, staff, and visitors. It ensures security for equipment and real property in assigned areas, communicates effectively and respectfully with the campus community, supervisors, and peers, and provides information and directions as needed. The role may be assigned to a specific zone or geographical work area. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job function, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or the formal education equivalent
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a security related field
- Completion of 30 educational hours at an institution of higher education
- Certification in CPR
Responsibilities
- Provides a variety of security and safety related functions while involved in safeguarding students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
- Provides security for equipment and real property in assigned areas.
- Communicates effectively and respectfully with members of the campus community, supervisors, and peers.
- Provides information and directions as needed.
- May be assigned to a specific zone or geographical work area.
Benefits
- University contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance
- Tuition waivers for employees and their families
- 12 official holidays
- Immediate leave accrual
- A choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
