Part-Time Security Officer

Part-Time Security Officer

Location

1972 Clark Ave, Alliance, OH

Job Type

Staff - Part Time

Job Number

2025-00533

Department

Student Affairs

Division

Campus Security

Opening Date

05/22/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Description

The University of Mount Union is seeking a Part-Time Security Officer. The Office of Campus Safety and Security employs a customer service approach and is not a police force--rather, we work closely with local law enforcement and emergency providers as needed. This position reports directly to Director of Campus Safety & Security. The office prides itself on working with faculty, staff, and students to provide an optimally safe and pleasant campus environment. The department embraces the tenets of the University mission and is dedicated to helping students attain their goals related to: meaningful work, fulfilling lives, and especially responsible citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Represent the University, Division of Student Affairs, and Office of Campus Safety & Security on campus and in the greater Alliance community.
• Respond to calls for assistance from various campus constituents (students, faculty, staff, visitors, etc.).
• Participate in processes of locking/unlocking facilities as prescribed--varies per shift.
• Patrol campus to ensure safety and security--and to maintain a visible presence.
• Serve as a parking enforcement officer--duties may include ticketing, immobilizing, and towing vehicles as needed. Assist with parking management during major campus events.
• Prepare daily report/log to reflect duties and functions performed during shift.
• Maintain regular work hours schedule but also be available for emergency on-call purposes.
• Attend trainings/workshops to maintain current perspectives on matters of campus safety and security--and/or to keep pertinent certifications up to date.
• The security Officer must maintain the highest level of confidentiality at all times.
• Participates in University compliance training as communicated by the University, the Vice President of Student Affairs or the Director of Campus Safety and Security.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Dedicated customer-service approach and philosophy is a must!
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities.
• Valid Ohio drivers license and clean driving record--as defined by University policy.
• Ability to meet background check requirements--as defined by University policy.
• Other training/certifications that would be desired and/or helpful for the position:
• First aid/CPR
• A.L.I.C.E.
• C.I.T.
• Diversity training

This position is required to attend assigned University compliance training as communicated by the University.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. When requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

The University of Mount Union is an equal opportunity employer. The University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, marital or parental status, pregnancy, disability, or genetic information in student admissions, financial aid, educational or athletic programs, or employment as now or may hereafter be required by university policy and federal or state law.

The University of Mount Union prides itself on its dedication to the health and well-being of its community and offers a campus wellness program, along with tobacco cessation resources, as all campus buildings and property are tobacco free.

This position is not eligible for retirement, healthcare, or insurance benefits. Any available fringe benefits will be detailed during on-campus interviews.

Employer University of Mount Union

Address 1972 Clark Ave

Alliance, Ohio, 44601

Phone (330) 829-6560

Website http://www.mountunion.edu/