MU Police Department

Regularly patrol designated area, enforcing security regulations, maintaining secure areas, assessing possible hazards, identifying and relocating unauthorized personnel, maintaining continuous contact with main security area.
Complete opening and closing procedures, including arming and disarming alarms as required. Ensure that windows and doors are secure.
Serve as primary contact in the case of emergency. This includes weather, fire, flood, and evacuation emergencies. Ensure that occupants/patrons are safely evacuated or moved to secure areas, the building is secure and authorities notified. Serve as liaison for police, fire, and other emergency personnel responding to the incident, providing information and assistance as needed.
Respond to all alarms and investigate. File incident report if appropriate.
Operate two-way communication system to send and receive messages following appropriate radio protocol.
Serve as liaison to custodial and maintenance staff regarding unsafe conditions. May address conditions personally (mop up spills, mark hazards, etc.)
May be required to provide first aid and CPR.
May identify security problems and develop, and implement solutions in response.
May provide security/safety-related training to designated staff. Assist in developing, revising, and editing security procedure manual.
May provide courier service for valuables (cash and small items).

Transport and set-up barricades for events along with working assigned special events.
Transport lost & found and other large items for the department.
Set-up and remove closed campus signs.
Assist with finger printing, bicycle registration, and computer registration.
Deliver departmental mail and correspondences to campus, courts, and similar groups.
Check and keep up with room reservation list.
Check campus emergency phones.
May serve as a training officer for new Security Guards.
Provide escorts when requested.
Other duties as specified by the Chief of Police or their designee.

Shift times will varies.

Overtime is expected for Special Events and Functions

A high school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired is necessary.

Salary: $17.00 per hour

Grade: GGS-004

University Title: Security Officer

Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

January 8, 2023

Expected Duration of the Selection Process:

Position(s) will be posted until filled

Agencies Policy on Reapplication:

The Police Department allows applicants not selected to reapply. This includes all applicants who successfully completed the selection process but were not offered employment. All applicants must reapply to be considered in future positions.

Applicants who fail portions of the selection process will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. The applicant will be notified in writing of their elimination/non-selection in the process and a determination on reapplication and/or testing.

All Elements of the Selection Process:

Initial screening and referral of applicants by Human Resource Services.
Selection Board Interview
Background Investigation to include a criminal history check and contact with at least three personal references.
Computer Voice Stress Analysis/CVSA (If deemed necessary by the Director of Police.)
Interview with the Director of Police

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call the Director of Employee and Labor Relationsat 573-882-7976.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

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