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Campus Safety Security Officer

Spartanburg Methodist College
Spartanburg, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/8/2026
Location: 1, Spartanburg, SC, ATSCount

Job Category

Employee Type: FT Non-Exempt

Description

Organizational Responsibilities:

Campus Safety Security Officers report to the Operations Lieutenant

Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., 7:00 pm to 7:00 am 12 Hour Schedule

Job Summary: Campus Safety Security Officers are responsible for following the core principles of Spartanburg Methodist College and the Campus Safety mission for providing a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, and students. Campus Safety Security Officers are required to work closely with Campus Safety Police Officers as well as individuals and groups within the College community to maintain an atmosphere that enhances the quality of campus life and reduces risks and vulnerabilities on the campus. Campus Safety Security Officers must demonstrate excellent communication and decision-making skills, as they patrol campus buildings, grounds, and parking lots; respond to calls for service; enforce College policies and state laws; and render services unrelated to enforcement.

Major Areas Of Responsibility

  • Protect life and property, and maintain a practical, working knowledge of Federal, South Carolina laws, and Spartanburg Methodist College policies, rules, and regulations.
  • Determine when reasonable suspicion exists to detain a suspect, when probable cause exists to search and arrest, and to what degree force and what restraint may be used.
  • Ensure that victims and witnesses are informed of their rights and responsibilities as mandated by law, and that they are treated with dignity and respect.
  • Perform security patrol duties that include such things as working rotating shifts, foot patrol, and physically checking doors and addressing suspicious activity.
  • Communicate information effectively to faculty, staff, students, and other persons in the SMC campus community and gather information, sort, compile and interpret information received.
  • Cooperate with other campus officials to implement college policies.
  • Initiate and complete verbal, written, and computerized reports which include sketches, symbols, mathematical computations, and narratives.
  • Maintain weapons and equipment in a state of operational readiness.
  • Report maintenance concerns or safety hazards using the Maintenance or IT on-line reporting system.
  • Respond as quickly as possible to any fire alarms, ensure that the fire department has been notified if appropriate, and assist in evacuating any building(s) affected or threatened.
  • Respond to any crisis or emergency that occurs and notify appropriate personnel/offices.
  • Supervise any work-study or intern students who are present during the assigned shift.
  • Coordinate with other campus safety agencies in the enforcement of laws and ordinances on SMC property.
  • Participate in assigned Higher Education Law Enforcement training designed for Campus Safety or Campus Security Officers as assigned by the Chief or Operations Lieutenant
  • Performs other duties that may be assigned.

Skills, Knowledge And Abilities

  • Knowledge of the criminal laws of the State of South Carolina and the rules and regulations of Spartanburg Methodist College.
  • Ability to pass and maintain certification for First Aid/CPR/AED.
  • Ability to solve problems and relate to faculty, staff, students, and other community members in a positive and professional manner.
  • Recognize the cultural diversity of the campus community and ensure sensitive and equitable treatment of all citizens.
  • Knowledge of and skill in utilizing computers, two-way radios, body-worn cameras, and general office machines such as printers, copiers, and fax machines.
  • Ability to learn and become proficient in the operation and use of personal computers utilizing MS Word, Google, Outlook, Colleague, Slate, E2 Campus, and Civic Eye.
  • Maintain Daily Shift Reports (written and/or computerized) denoting activities that occurred (e.g., accidents, significant incidents). Maintain other records as needed.
  • Ability to work any shift.

Working Conditions

Campus Safety Security Officers may be exposed to a variety of environmental and weather conditions as they patrol campus. They may patrol on foot or in an assigned Campus Safety vehicle. The position requires frequent contact with students, faculty, and staff and to work in cooperation with other campus officials.

Special Conditions

  • Armed and uniformed.
  • Pass SC Law Enforcement Division (SLED) and SMC pre-employment and personal background check.
  • Pass SLED Security Officer Training if not already certified.
  • Pass drug testing and remain drug free.
  • Maintain yearly training and other requirements to renew SLED Armed Security certification.
  • Possess a valid South Carolina Driver's license.

Required Physical Abilities

  • Ability to access all areas of the campus, to move around campus to patrol and respond effectively to emergency situations.

Manual and physical dexterity and visual acuity are needed to operate a computer keyboard and handle paper documents.

  • Sufficient near vision acuity to read information appearing on a computer display screen, in handwritten form, and printed on paper.
  • Adequate hearing and verbal abilities to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and on the two-way radio system.

Mobility to stoop, kneel, bend, reach, and lift up to 25 pounds.

Education And Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree or completion of two years of college preferred.
  • Minimum 21 years of age.
  • Minimum of two years' relative experience preferred.

FLSA: Non-exempt

Requirements

Summary

About the College: Founded in 1911, Spartanburg Methodist College is a private residential liberal arts institution serving a diverse student population within the United Methodist Connection. Since its founding as the first co-op school in the nation, SMC has remained dedicated to its mission to connect education and employment. After over 100 years as an Associate Degree granting institution, the college launched its first bachelor's degree in 2019. SMC is growing significantly, adding new programs, and consistently evaluating operations because of a campus-wide commitment to innovation and a passion for designing all campus programs to serve its student population intentionally. Today, the college's emphasis on education and employment includes a unique professional development concentration comprised of eight required courses for students seeking associate and bachelor's degrees. SMC is committed to its student demographic and believes that global impact is possible through their success.

Spartanburg Methodist College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any legally protected status in any personnel action regarding the recruiting, hiring, and promotion of faculty and staff members.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of a background investigation. SMC participates in the federal E-Verify program.

SMC does not maintain an open application file. Unsolicited resumes will not be considered.

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