Security Officer - University Police Department

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!

Core responsibilities will include:

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

Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

You should demonstrate:

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

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED required
Prior work experience in a security-related role preferred

Requirements:

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.

Additional information:

This is a full-time (40 hours/week) position based in Pittsburgh, PA.
Sponsorship: Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for CMU in the United States. CMU will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity

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Security Officer - University Police Department

Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon University, Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, USA