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Carnegie Mellon University's Police Department (UPD) is searching for Security Officers who are highly motivated and eager to serve the CMU community! This is an excellent opportunity if you seek to make a positive impact on a diverse community. In this role you will be required to work a flexible schedule/hours, which includes working mandated overtime and continuation of regular tour of duty.

Here at CMU, our mission is to improve and promote safety at the university through collaboration, proactive problem-solving, open communication and the delivery of professional and dependable police and security services. Our vision is to provide outstanding service to the Carnegie Mellon University community.

Apply today and help build our security team!

Core responsibilities will include:

• Conducting watchperson rounds of university buildings and areas to ensure the safety and security of the campus, the assigned sector, and its occupants/users
• Reporting suspicious activity, persons, and conditions immediately
• Providing escorts to students, staff, and faculty members
• Providing general assistance to campus police officers
• Providing general information to university personnel and visitors
• Performing foot patrol on campus grounds in all weather conditions and temperatures

You Must Demonstrate:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interact with a varied population
• Ability to remain calm in difficult, dangerous, and high-stress emergency situations, and respond to all campus constituents in a professional and polite manner

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Prior work experience in a security-related role preferred

Requirements:

• Successful Background Check
• PA Child Protection Clearances (Act 153)
• Fitness for duty assessment and pre-employment medical exam, including drug and alcohol screening

CMU's COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements: As a condition of employment, Carnegie Mellon University requires all staff and faculty working in the United States to be fully vaccinated, including a booster when eligible, against COVID-19. Prior to commencement of employment, new hires in the United States must provide proof of vaccination or obtain an approved exemption. (Exemptions may be requested for medical reasons or for religious or strong moral or ethical conviction.) Staff and faculty must comply with all applicable COVID-19 mitigation requirements. Please see Minimum Requirements to Return to Campus for details regarding the university's current COVID-19 mitigation requirements.

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