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Building Monitor

Wayne State University and Careers
Detroit, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 3/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/13/2026

Building Monitor

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Building Monitor at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

Essential Functions
The monitor provides an extra sense of security to an assigned area on campus, through checking (watching)people entering WSU buildings during normal business hours. Monitors will usually be in a uniform identifying them as a part of the Wayne State Police department (but non-sworn).
Monitors assist in keeping the normal flow of business by directing and assisting, students, staff, and visitors. They are essential in keeping disruptive persons out and non-WSU personnel away from the buildings. Monitors are equipped with a police radio to call police personnel to assist with escorting disruptive individuals.
Monitors are staged just inside of building entrances (at a station, which also contains a telephone). Monitors may also have extra information at hand about the staff/offices belonging in that building.

Qualifications:

Qualifications
Education:
High School diploma
Due to the nature of the position, many monitors are usually retired police personnel or possess an extensive background in private security.

School/College/Division:

H46 - Public Safety

Primary department:

H4602 - Public Safety

Employment type:

  • Temporary Employee
  • Job type: Full Time
  • Job category: Staff/Administrative

Funding/salary information:

  • Compensation type: Hourly Wage
  • Hourly rate: $15.00

Job openings:

  • Number of openings: 1
  • Reposted position: No

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

Equal employment opportunity statement:

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, height, weight, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The university welcomes applications from persons with disabilities and veterans. Wayne State is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary : $15

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