Security Officer - University Police Department

Carnegie Mellon University•Pittsburgh, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Carnegie Mellon University's Police Department (UPD) is searching for Security Officers who are highly motivated and eager to serve the CMU community! This is an excellent opportunity if you seek to make a positive impact on a diverse community. In this role you will be required to work a flexible schedule/hours, which includes working mandated overtime and continuation of regular tour of duty. Here at CMU, our mission is to improve and promote safety at the university through collaboration, proactive problem-solving, open communication and the delivery of professional and dependable police and security services. Our vision is to provide outstanding service to the Carnegie Mellon University community. Apply today and help build our security team!

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Successful Background Check
Child Protection Clearances (Act 153)
Motor Vehicle Records (MVR)
Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening
Credit check
Security Clearance: You will be subject to a background investigation and must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance.
Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for CMU in the United States.
Excellent interpersonal skills
Verbal and written communication skills
Ability to interact with a varied population
Ability to remain calm in difficult, dangerous, and high-stress emergency situations, and respond to all campus constituents in a professional and polite manner

Nice To Haves

Prior work experience in a security-related role preferred

Responsibilities

Conducting watchperson rounds of university buildings and areas to ensure the safety and security of the campus, the assigned sector, and its occupants/users
Reporting suspicious activity, persons, and conditions immediately
Providing escorts to students, staff, and faculty members
Providing general assistance to campus police officers
Providing general information to university personnel and visitors
Performing foot patrol on campus grounds in all weather conditions and temperatures