"Security Officer / Parking Enforcement"

Posted: 05-Dec-25

Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey

Internal Number: 263943

Position Summary:

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Security Officer / Parking Enforcement (multiple vacancies) for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O). Reporting to the University Police Department, under the immediate direction of a Security Supervisor, and/or University Police Supervisor as directed, performs a wide variety of security and parking related functions to ensure the safety of persons, protect property, maintain order and enforce the rules and regulations of the University. Dependent upon assignment, observes, recognizes and reports conditions that adversely affect public safety or University policy. Issues University Parking Summonses and written Security Failure Notices.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Safeguards the life, property and well being of all members and guests of the University community.
• Provides assistance regarding directions, emergencies and special requests.
• Controls vehicular and pedestrian traffic in University parking lots .
• Examines doors, windows, and gates to ensure security. Uses University keys and/or slash cards to open and secure buildings.
• Monitors closed buildings for unauthorized persons and other suspicious activities.
• Patrols parking areas and campus buildings, issuing University Parking Summonses and Security Failure Notices.
• Files written and oral reports and maintains necessary records.
• Provides security, parking enforcement and limited traffic control service for special events and escort service as assigned.
• Detects and reports irregularities such as fire hazards, leaking water pipes, inoperable lights, and malfunctioning security doors.
• Assists in the recommendation and/or installation of signage Also sounds alarm in case of fire and notifies University Police of the presence of unauthorized persons.
• Recognizes and reports emergency and questionable conditions to supervisors and/or University Police. This includes maintenance needs, vehicle removal (towing) needs or suspicious conditions warranting police response.
• Provides security escorts as assigned.
• Operates University vehicles, including shuttle vans and specialized vans including transporting persons with special needs, providing safe and efficient transportation to members of the University community as assigned.
• Monitors boiler, heating and air conditioning warning signals for proper operation during evening and night hours.

Minimum Education and Experience:

High School degree

City: New Brunswick

State: NJ

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Mandatory overtime required as necessary.
• Ability to work shifts that may include weekends and evenings.

Special Conditions:

• Must be able to successfully complete the NJ CUPSA Basic Security Officer Training Class and maintain applicable certification as required.
• In accordance with New Jersey State law, applicants must agree to undergo and authorize the university to conduct fingerprint, criminal history and/or child abuse record checks with various law enforcement agencies, including but not limited to: the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Identification Division and/or the New Jersey Division of State Police, Bureau of Identification.
• Applicants must also assume any costs incurred by the university associated with the background investigations whether required by statute or not.
• Any criminal record will affect consideration of a candidate's application.
• Clean Driving Record
• Multiple Vacancies (8)
• Shift hours/Schedule: TBD

Posting Number: 25ST2476