Security Officer

SECURITY OFFICER

HIRING DEPARTMENT

University of Missouri Police Department

The University of Missouri is a beautiful campus encompassing a 1,262-acres. The university was established in Columbia as the first public university west of the Mississippi River. There are over 30,000 students enrolled with 2,500 plus faculty members and over 6,000 additional staffers.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The University of Missouri Police Department is searching for a uniformed security officer. The security officer will be responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the University of Missouri community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

--Regularly patrol designated area on foot and by motor vehicle

                --Maintain secure areas

                --Respond to fire and system alarms and assist other emergency and maintenance personnel

                --Operate two-way comm. system, send, and receive messages using proper radio protocol

                --Serve as a liaison to custodial and maintenance staff regarding unsafe conditions

                --May identify security problems or hazards and develop and implement solutions in response

                --Provide traffic direction and security for assigned special events

                --Transport and set-up barricades for events

                --Set-up and remove closed campus signs

                --Jump start vehicles on campus upon request for assistance

                --Assist with fingerprinting

                --Deliver departmental mail and correspondences to campus offices, courts, and similar groups

                --Monitor and maintain room reservation list

                --May serve as a field training officer for new security guards

                --Provide escorts when requested

                --Other duties as specified by the Chief of Police or their designee

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent. Candidate should be honest, demonstrate integrity, contain communication skills, show empathy, and should work well with others.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

One or more years of experience in public, private, civilian, or military security, law enforcement or experience within an intermediate/maximum security mental health facility performing security functions.

SUPERVISION

The Security Officer shall report to the designated person of authority.

SALARY/SHIFTS

Full-time benefit eligible

Starting pay $15 per hour/plus shift differential/annual review.

7 a.m.-3 p.m.  

3-11 p.m.

11 p.m.-7 a.m.

BENEFITS

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty and staff benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu.totalrewards/benefits.

SEND RESUME AND REACH OUT WITH QUESTIONS TO

ArmentroutJ@missouri.edu

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

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