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JOB TITLE:
Security Officer
JOB PURPOSE:
Protect life and property by patrolling designated area(s) on foot; operating computer security systems; maintaining security of buildings and their contents; ascertaining status of fire and intrusion alarms; identifying and reporting unsafe conditions on campus.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Check exterior and interior of campus buildings; turn off/on lights, lock doors and windows.
- Operate computer security system at Centennial Complex providing ingress and egress for authorized personnel.
- Patrol campus areas and report unusual or suspicious activities.
- Check alarm systems and complete electronic computer status posts in buildings to document security conditions.
- Check vending machines and safes to ensure security.
- Prepare and may type complaints and/or incident reports.
SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assist in providing traffic and crowd control during athletic and special events.
- Escort University personnel after dark.
COMPETENCIES:
- Attention to Detail
- Conflict Management
- Integrity
- Judgment
- Safety Awareness
- Quality Orientation
WORK LOCATION:
This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: High School Diploma or GED
Experience: 1 year work-related experience
Required licensure, certification, registration or other requirements: None
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Previous security, military, or law enforcement experience
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references.
HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.
ABOUT LARAMIE:
The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.
Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/