Upward Bound Summer Program - Resident Hall Night Security Guard - Wittenberg University

Upward Bound at Wittenberg University conducts, each summer, a residential program for first-generation college and culturally diverse high school students who have the potential to succeed in college, but may need motivation, encouragement, strengthened basic skills, or a sense of how education can become meaningful in their lives. The program in one dimension emphasizes preparation in English, math, foreign language, literature, reading, study skills, and laboratory science, but offers courses in other areas. In addition, there are many activities, trips and other experiences designed to help students grow and mature. Upward Bound is neither a traditional summer school nor a summer recreation program. It is a place in which a unique community of study and play, of personal search and group concern, develops anew each summer, with the nature of each summer dependent upon what each student and staff member brings to the common sharing of life and thought.

We are accepting applications for a Resident Hall Night Security Guard. This position will report to the Head Resident and Upward Bound Administration.

Position Summary:

Primarily responsible to provide overnight security and safety in a Residential setting for the Upward Bound student population and staff during the nighttime. Monitors hall(s) for unusual, illegal or dangerous activities occurring on the premises. Patrols all areas of the property and assist students with room access if required.

Requires familiarity and compliance with the Upward Bound program standards and procedures. This is a temporary, non-exempt (hourly) position.

Dates: May 31, 2026, through July 10, 2026. Monday through Thursday, 4 Nights a week. * Sunday, June 1st Move in Day will be the only Sunday required.

Hours: 11:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.

Pay rate: $18.00/hour

Night Security Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow safety and security policies and procedures at all times.
• Patrols residence hall interior ground.
• Patrols hallways, stairwells, lobbies, restrooms, computer lab, student lounges and first floor office.
• Ensures all student room doors are closed and/or locked and all public access doors locked.
• Might spend all or part of shift monitoring for any suspicious activity, and report to the Head Resident.
• Responsible for maintaining clear and concise logs of all nightly occurrences, suspicious activity.
• Respond to accidents, contact Head Resident as required.
• Assist students/staff during emergency situations.
• Night Guard might also need to evict loiterers or trespassers from time to time. (Escort any unwelcome persons from the residence hall without interrupting the orderly flow of residential operations)
• Performs all duties in a safe manner and reports all accidents to Head Resident immediately.
• Any other duties assigned by the Head Resident/Administration.

• Strong communication skills; ability to be assertive.
• Attentive to details.
• Ability to comply with University and program policies and procedures.
• Ability to traverse multi-level residential facilities.
• Computer skills - Microsoft Office programs such as Outlook and Word.

Wittenberg is committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified individuals who collectively reflect the diversity of our student body and society at-large. Please see our notice of nondiscrimination housed on our website.

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The successful candidate will demonstrate support for community and belonging as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.

Employment at Wittenberg University is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job related).

For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas. Wittenberg University participates in E-Verify to confirm authorization to work in the U.S.