The University of Dubuque is a growing faith-based University that
is seeking a
Security Officer (Full-time,
3
rdshift). The University of Dubuque offers an excellent
benefits package including tuition remission, paid holidays,
vacation and sick time, and a retirement match.
Position Summary:
The Security Guard is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure
environment for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors on
campus. This role involves regular foot patrols of university
grounds and buildings, enforcing university policies, responding to
emergencies, and documenting incidents with accuracy and attention
to detail. Security Guards are also tasked with opening and closing
campus facilities, issuing parking violations, and operating a
multi-line phone and radio dispatch system to coordinate responses
effectively. Security Guards play a critical role in supporting
the
Missionof the university by ensuring a secure and
welcoming campus environment.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Open and close campus facilities
- Issue parking violations
- Maintain security and safety of people and property on campus
by patrolling on foot
Enforce policies in support of the University's mission
Answer emergency and non-emergency calls and document important
information
Respond to any issues and follow-up by coordinating with the
appropriate departments or officers
Operate and manage a multi-line telephone system
Use the radio, phone, or computer to direct officers to the
appropriate sites
Prioritize and organize calls according to urgency
Maintain and update call logs, call records and other important
documentation
Update requests for access from various departments through the
controlled access program
Perform other duties as assigned in support of the University's
Mission
Skills and Abilities:
- Familiar with reporting requirements of the Clery Act for
Higher Education
- Must be detail orientated and accurate
- Ability to walk and climb stairs
- Knowledge of basic security and fire inspection procedures
- Quick decision-making skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and work under pressure
- May be required to walk or stand for extended periods of
time
- May be required to work outdoors in inclement weather
- May be required to lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver's license
- Basic computer knowledge
- Ability to read and comprehend basic written and verbal
instructions
This position will require night and weekend work. (2nd shift $0.50
shift differential and 3rd shift $0.65 shift differential)
To apply with a growing faith-based University for the
Security
Officer position, please submit a cover letter, resume, three
professional references, and UD employment application, located on
our website http://www.dbq.edu/AboutUD/Employment/Jobs/, to
HR@dbq.edu or to the Director of Human Resources, at the University
of Dubuque, 2000 University Avenue, Dubuque, IA 52001.
Affirmation Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. For more
information regarding the Jeanne Clery Act, please go to
https://www.dbq.edu/SafetySecurity/JeanneCleryAct/