About the position
The Temporary Security Guard position at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) is a non-sworn role focused on ensuring the safety and security of the university's faculty, staff, students, and guests. This position involves patrolling the buildings and grounds of the UNCW main campus and other properties owned or leased by the university. The Security Guard will conduct foot patrols in assigned areas, which may include academic buildings, Randall Library, and Crest Research Park. Responsibilities include locking and unlocking facilities as scheduled, identifying potential security risks, and making appropriate notifications to the police or other authorities when necessary. The Security Guard will also respond to calls for service, assist police officers, and enforce parking violations as needed. In addition to these duties, the Security Guard will assist in training new security personnel, direct traffic during congested periods or special events, and provide escort services for university faculty, staff, students, and guests. The role also includes providing crime prevention programming and assisting guests and visitors with directions and information. The position may require travel between different UNCW properties, and the Security Guard will perform any other related duties as assigned. This is a night shift position, requiring availability for shifts from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with a minimum commitment of 20 hours per week, up to 38 hours, and the requirement to work at least two weekends per month.
Responsibilities
- Patrol buildings and grounds of UNCW main campus and other properties.
- Conduct foot patrols in assigned areas such as academic buildings and Randall Library.
- Lock and unlock facilities as scheduled.
- Identify security risks and make appropriate notifications.
- Respond to calls for service and fire alarms as requested.
- Assist police officers and motorists/pedestrians as needed.
- Enforce parking violations and other duties as assigned.
- Assist in the training of new Security Guards.
- Direct traffic in congested areas and during special events.
- Provide escort services for university faculty, staff, students, and guests.
- Provide Crime Prevention Programming and assist guests with directions.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Sufficient experience to demonstrate ability to handle emergency situations.
- Valid N.C. driver's license with no major violations within the past 3 years.
Benefits
- Hourly wage of $15.00 - $16.00 per hour.
- Possibility of continuation based on department need.
