Overview
Security Officer Jobs in Charlotte, NC at Queens University Of Charlotte
Summary: The Security Officer is a part-time position (~16 hours per week; some weeks with no hours scheduled due to holidays or work requirement) that is a member of Queens University’s Public Safety and Campus Police department and is responsible for ensuring security to Queens Sports Complex Athletic Facilities by conducting foot patrols and security checks, monitoring card access system for unauthorized users, responding quickly and appropriately to incidents, identifying and reporting hazards, assisting with special events and crowd control and completing accurate and thorough written reports.
The Security Officer reports to the officer in charge, up to the Chief of Police. This position is not exempt from provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is eligible to earn overtime pay for hours worked above 40 in a single work week.
This position is considered a responsible employee for purposes of the university’s Sexual Misconduct Policy. As such, this position is required to report any incident of sexual misconduct or interpersonal violence to the university’s Title IX Coordinator when made aware of such.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:
The nature of this position requires a physical presence and professional appearance during assigned shift.
Protects and safeguards Queens University students, employees, and attendees to the Sports Complex from criminal and or potentially dangerous situations.
Protects University property from theft and vandalism and assists Campus Police Officers in deterring criminal activity at the Sports Complex.
Builds and natures strong rapport with Athletics Department employees and promoters, maintenance, etc. to convey a sense of safety and security.
Checks exterior and interior of buildings; turns off/on lights, locks doors and windows.
Patrols areas and reports suspicious activities. Monitors facility through card access monitoring and proactive foot patrol for unauthorized individuals.
Assists in providing crowd control during athletic and special events.
Performs inspections and reports defects. Completes Found Property reports for any unattended items. Completes reports and uses two-way-radio to communicate with Police Communications Center.
Provides information and directions to faculty, staff, students, visitors, and attendees to the Sports Complex.
Reports to University Police Communications any damaged property, vandalism, suspicious activity, criminal activity, open doors or propped doors, unsecured hazardous materials, found property or assistance given to Patrol Officers or Athletic staff members.
Writes complete, timely and accurate operation reports concerning incidents of suspicious activity; found property, unsafe conditions in a particular area, light and emergency call box outages.
Must establish excellent Community Relations with clients, employees, promoters, managers, performers, and other colleges and universities using the Sports Complex.
Non-Essential Duties:
Other duties and special projects may be assigned to meet department and University needs.
Experience, Knowledge and Skills Required:
Previous security experience, particularly on an educational campus, is preferred.
Valid NC Driver license and good driving record; must be insurable.
Skill in providing protection services.
Must be highly service and customer relations oriented
Proven ability to write detailed and accurate reports.
Ability to detect criminal activity and assist Police Officers with investigations.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to use a computer for report writing and timekeeping.
Ability to understand and follow safety procedures and make logical decisions based on presented facts.
Proven ability to be an independent thinker and make logical choices and decisions.
Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel.
Ability to operate equipment safely, such as card access systems and radio equipment.
Ability to learn Campus Student Judicial System.
Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare accurate, timely reports.
Ability to successfully complete First Aid, CPR and Bloodborne Pathogen training
Basic knowledge of Hazardous Materials.
Availability and willingness to work holidays, weekends, day and night shifts and periodic overtime.
Must possess or be capable of developing a working knowledge of security technology, i.e. operation and monitoring, Card Reader Access, Video Systems, etc.
High school graduate or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Application Process
Does this sound like a good fit? You will need to submit the following:
A cover letter addressing the position qualifications and experience
Current résumé
Applications received by March 21, 2025 will receive first consideration. Queens will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.
About Queens University of Charlotte
Located in the heart of the nation’s second fastest growing metropolitan area, Queens University of Charlotte leverages the city’s diverse and thriving environment as an extended classroom. Nationally recognized for undergraduate programs in international and interdisciplinary education, Queens blends the best of liberal arts learning with professional preparation and community engagement. Focused on supporting success for diverse learners, faculty build close and collaborative relationships with students and help them build intentional and individualized roadmaps for flourishing at Queens and beyond. At the graduate program level, the University offers innovative educational experiences that help learners advance professionally and retool for new opportunities. Our environs afford faculty myriad opportunities to advance their own professional growth and teaching and research interests by collaborating with vibrant industry, non-profit, and community organization sectors.
Because of our history of innovation and our legacy of strong leadership, Queens is positioned to be among the new forerunners of American higher education. This is a defining moment for Queens. While other institutions are focused on sustaining and surviving, we are thinking much bigger.
Institutions that understand what is needed and are willing to reimagine what is possible can position themselves to thrive and strengthen their market position after the pandemic with innovative approaches that are deeply connected to the world and its greatest challenges.
By 2030, Queens aspires to become the leading, private, national university of Charlotte with deep, meaningful, and reciprocal connections to the needs of our local community and economy; inventive and multidisciplinary academic programs that are connected to the world’s most pressing challenges and biggest areas of opportunity; a fully connected, integrated, and innovative set of experiences that support holistic wellness and wellbeing; a culture of continuous improvement and investment that enables faculty and staff to flourish and achieve their full potential; and a comprehensive approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion that begins on campus and radiates throughout the community.
Queens University of Charlotte aims to be a leading comprehensive university, distinguished by its commitment to transforming the lives of its students and enhancing the intellectual and cultural fabric of its community. Queens is a campus where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. The mission of Queens is to provide transformative educational experiences that nurture intellectual curiosity, promote global understanding, encourage ethical living, and prepare individuals for purposeful and fulfilling lives. To this end, the University recruits talented faculty, staff, and students from across the United States and around the world. Queens encourages applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of other protected classes and historically minoritized communities. The University also invites applications from individuals who are prepared to provide a rich and varied educational experience to our increasingly diverse student body and to collaborate with colleagues to make Queens an equitable and inclusive place to live, learn, and work.
Queens works to provide an accessible living, learning, and working environment for current and prospective faculty, staff, and students and visitors to our campus. If there are accommodations, we can provide to make your application process more accessible, please contact the Director of Human Resources ([email protected], 704-337-2297). The position duties and responsibilities listed above should be able to be completed with or without reasonable accommodations. HR works in partnership with employees to manage the workplace accommodations process.
Title: Security Officer
Company: Queens University Of Charlotte
Location: Charlotte, NC
