
Campus Security Officer 1
Job Description
- 530664
- Anchorage, Alaska, United States
- On Campus
- Staff Full-time
- Grade 77
- UAA VCAS University Police
The University Police Department at the University of Alaska Anchorage is seeking applicants for its Campus Security Team. We are looking for individuals who will be dedicated to increasing the overall safety environment of campus. Team members will be non-sworn and unarmed and will help to identify and locate potential risks and hazards and increase the university community sense of security and safety.Level 1 Recruit (Grade 77, Non-Exempt)Work is performed under direct supervision. Participate in training programs. Apply basic security officer practices and procedures under the guidance of Team Lead / Trainer.
Position Details:
This is a full-time, ter-funded, non-exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 77, based on education and experience.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified.
Review of application materials will begin immediately. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified.
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☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Jeff Earle, UPD at mjearle@alaska.edu
This position is a term-funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.
*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.
Responsibilities
The UAA community has identified four core competencies at the heart of quality at UAA. These qualities are core to everything we do:
• Effective Communication - The knowledge and skills necessary to engage in effective communication in diverse contexts and formats, including public speaking.
• Creative and critical thinking - The knowledge and skills necessary for the critical exploration of issues, ideas, artifacts, and events in order to creatively design, evaluate, and implement a strategy to answer complex questions or achieve a desired goal.
• Intercultural Fluency - The knowledge and skills necessary to promote effective and appropriate interaction in a variety of cultural contexts, particularly in terms of the diverse populations of Alaska.
• Personal, Professional, and Community Responsibility - The knowledge and skills necessary to promote personal flourishing, professional excellence, and community engagement.
We are seeking an individual with strong verbal and written communication and customer service skills. Recordkeeping skills. Conflict resolution and organizational skills. Ability to operate computers and specialized equipment. Ability to exercise judgment under difficult situations with tact and dipl
Job Requirements
Special Conditions:
Shifts cover various times during the week/weekends/holidays covering a 24-hour schedule. Shifts and the schedule are determined by and set based upon departmental needs. This is a fulltime benefits eligible position. Must be available for recall to the university in emergency situations, position is considered "Tier 1 / Mission Critical" work and the department is organized along a standard law enforcement model. They must wear a uniform on duty, are subject to inspection, and are part of a formal chain of command. Peace Officers may need to change work schedules on short notice regardless of personal considerations or childcare needs and must report for duty in emergency situations such as man-made or natural disasters. Preferred experience in the security field, event staffing, or public safety.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school graduation or GED.
Additional Requirements: Must possess a valid driver’s license and be eligible to drive a University owned and/or leased motor vehicle. Must successfully pass a thorough background investigation, as directed by University of Alaska Board of Regents Policy, Alaska Police Standards Council, and FBI – Criminal Justice Information Systems requirements. Must be able to provide credible testimony in a court of law.