Security Guard Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or Vocational School Diploma.
• Some relevant experience.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of a campus security guard role.
• Must be able to remain calm and exercise sound judgment in tense or rapidly changing situations.
• Must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be highly observant and detail-oriented.
• Must have the ability to learn and apply university policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
• Must demonstrate good decision-making skills.
• Criminal History Check

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating a utility vehicle (UTV).
• Experience with two-way radios, access control systems, and video surveillance systems.
• Experience with de-escalation techniques.
• Experience with community policing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative patrol, access control, customer service, and reporting of suspicious activity.
• Serve as a visible deterrent to crime.
• Assist with routine incidents.
• Act as the eyes and ears of the department, relaying information to sworn law enforcement personnel when necessary.
• Interact professionally with supervisors, co-workers, Mercer University employees, students, and campus visitors.
• Perform prolonged standing and walking patrols.
• Operate a utility vehicle (UTV).
• Climb stairs.
• Occasionally lift or move moderately heavy objects.
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Monitor assigned areas.
• Remain alert for extended periods.
• Observe and report suspicious activity, safety hazards, and university violations in a timely and accurate manner.
• Complete written reports.
• Maintain activity logs.
• Utilize basic computer systems for data entry and incident documentation.
• Operate standard security equipment, including two-way radios, access control systems, and video surveillance systems.
• Lock and unlock doors and gates.
• Place cones or barriers for traffic and pedestrian control.
• Perform basic assistance such as vehicle jump-starts.
• Check the condition of assigned equipment.
• Provide high-quality customer service, including assisting students, staff, and visitors with directions, safety escorts, and general support.
• Interact professionally with individuals who may be upset, distressed, or in need of assistance.
• Remain calm and exercise sound judgment in tense or rapidly changing situations, using de-escalation techniques and effective communication to reduce conflict.
• Recognize situations that require escalation and promptly request assistance from sworn law enforcement or emergency responders.
• Respond to changing conditions, priorities, and schedules, including shift changes, special events, and emergency situations as needed to support campus operations.
• Convey information effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Identify unusual or abnormal behavior or conditions.
• Learn and apply university policies, procedures, and applicable laws relevant to a non-sworn security role.
• Follow established protocols when responding to incidents or requests for service.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents)
• Generous retirement contributions
• Tuition waivers
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Technology discounts
• Schedules that allow for work-life balance