Security Officer - 2nd Shift

Compensation : $18 to $20 per hour based on skills and experience.

Position Summary

The Department of Campus Safety at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science invites applications for a Full-Time Security Officer position. The hours will be 7 : 00 pm to 3 : 00 am.

As an essential employee, Security Officers may be required to work over their shift occasionally.

The Security Officer performs duties to maintain the security and safety of students, faculty, staff and visitors; works to safeguard the property of the University and its community.

Our generous benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision plans; paid parental leave; short term and long-term disability plans; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; and a 403(b) retirement plan which includes a 8% employer contribution after 2 years of service. RFUMS is committed to employee wellbeing and work-life balance. Full time staff are eligible for 3 weeks of vacation / personal leave, 15 sick days, and 9 paid holidays, paid winter break, plus two floating holidays.

Who We Are

The mission of the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science's Department of Campus Safety is to promote and maintain a safe and secure work and learning environment in which the university's educational goals can be successful. Our relationship with the university family is intended to foster mutual trust and to encourage all members to make security a priority and to personally share responsibility for reducing opportunities for criminal activities. We strive to attain the highest level of ethics and professionalism in carrying out our mission.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Monitor security access control system, security cameras, fire alarm notification panels and other notification systems.

• Make routine checks of campus and student residential areas, looking for hazardous, unusual or suspicious conditions requiring security action or assistance.
• Provide professional security services at special events as assigned.
• Respond to emergencies and prepare appropriate reports.
• Perform security tours and be observant for safety and security issues while on security tours and anytime on duty.
• Check in all visitors while stationed at the security station(s).
• Receive and coordinate incoming phone calls to the University anytime the switchboard is closed.
• Duties may involve an element of danger and require Security Officer to act without direct supervision and exercise independent judgment in meeting emergencies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Conditions of Employment

Required Education & Experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Preferred Qualification

Typical Physical Demands & Working Conditions

EOE, Including Disability / Vets