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

You Must 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
• Prior work experience in a security-related role preferred

Requirements:

• Successful Background Check
• PA Child Protection Clearances (Act 153)
• Fitness for duty assessment and pre-employment medical exam, including drug and alcohol screening

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function

Police/Security Officers (CPA)

Position Type

Staff – Regular

Full Time/Part time

Full time

Pay Basis

Hourly

More Information: 

• Please visit “Why Carnegie Mellon ” to learn more about becoming part of an institution inspiring innovations that change the world. 

• Click here to view a listing of employee benefits

• Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. 

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