Job Description
Security Officer Benefits of Working at UNCW: Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach.Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session.As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service.We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy,and the employee assistance program, many of which are offered free of charge.
Recruitment Range: $37,161 - $41,290
Vacancy Number: S02621
Competency Level: Journey
Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus
Home Department: University Police - 35340
Division: Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit: The University of North Carolina Wilmington is a public institution of higher education, established for the general purposes of educational, research and community services. The UNCW University Police Department exists as a support unit of the University for the purpose of establishing and maintaining an atmosphere in which people can go safely about their varied activities in furtherance of the University's higher objective. College and University communities promote a climate that encourages freedom of expression and social experimentation. The Department strives to safeguard this climate. Law enforcement and interdiction activity is conducted in such a way as to provide a positive learning experience when possible. The Department is structured to respond rapidly to the community's needs. This flexibility allows the Department to better serve the community by providing some non-traditional services.
College: College
College/School Information: University Information: The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.
A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.
The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of 'Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity' institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus
Brief Summary of Work for this Position: The Security Officer position is a non-sworn position responsible for patrolling the buildings and grounds of UNCW Crest Research Park(Center for Marine Science), main campus and other properties owned and or leased by UNCW ensuring that faculty, staff, student and guests are safe. The Security Officer's responsibilities include conducting foot patrols of buildings and grounds in assigned areas such as academic buildings, Randall Library, and Center for Marine Science. The position is responsible for locking/unlocking facilities as scheduled, identifying security risks, making appropriate notifications, responding to calls for service, responding to fire alarms as requested, assisting police officers, assisting motorists/pedestrians, enforcing parking violations, directing traffic in congested areas or during special events, assist guests and visitors with directions and information, provide escort services for university faculty, staff, student, and guests, and other duties as assigned. Based on department need and employee performance, some positions may be selected to advanced levels and assist in the training of new Security Officers. Assignments may also require traveling between UNCW properties.
Position could rotate between Main Campus and Center for Marine Sciences
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: High School diploma or equivalency and demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some positions may require valid N.C. driver's license.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience: - General knowledge of state law and institutional regulations.
- Basic knowledge and skills in the use of basic firefighting equipment (extinguisher).
- Knowledge of first aid principles and techniques.
- Ability to understand, interpret, apply and enforce institutional regulations.
- Ability to courteously and firmly deal with the general public.
- Respond quickly and properly to emergency situations.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to express oneself in oral and written communications.
Required Certifications or Licensures: N/A
FTE: 1.0 (40 hours per week)
Months Per Year: 12 Months
Work Days: May work 12 hour rotating schedule, includes nights, weekends, and holiday
Work Hours: May work 12 hour rotating schedule, includes nights, weekends, and holidays
Type of Position: Permanent
Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited: Position Number: 8450
Job Posting Date: 03/07/2025
Posting Close Date: 3/31/2025
Number of Openings: Multi-Positions
Special Notes to Applicants: PLEASE NOTE : This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the Work History' section before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.
This position is being recruited at the Journey level. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Eligibility for Employment: Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
To apply, visit UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.
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About University of North Carolina Wilmington
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
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