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Carnegie Mellon University's department Facilities Management & Campus Services (FMCS) is searching for a Parking Security Officer to join the team! This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in an exciting and challenging work environment. As a uniformed employee of Parking Transportation Services, you will conduct daily monitoring of parking facilities, and lots owned by Carnegie Mellon University as well as conduct patrol rounds of university parking areas to ensure the safety and security of the assigned occupants/users. In addition, you will enforce all university parking policies and regulations, and investigate and complete written and/or electronic reports concerning suspicious activity, persons, and unsafe conditions immediately.

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Core responsibilities will include:

• Write and issue Carnegie Mellon parking citations.
• Apply locks/boots to vehicles with outstanding parking citations.
• Perform motorist assistance services upon request included jump starting vehicles.
• Assist with repair of gate malfunctions.
• Facilitate with the movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic on and immediately adjacent to main campus.
• Direct traffic flow and access control of gate operations during special events and large gatherings, perform other duties as advised and assigned by appropriate authority within Parking & Transportation Services.

You must demonstrate:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• General knowledge of and above average ability to operate desktop computer, mobile computers, use of MS Word and other related computer programs
• Ability to traverse campus grounds and climb stairs; operate and patrol in a marked university vehicle
• Ability to operate/use all standard police radios, lifting 50 pounds and frequent lifting/carrying of 25 pounds
• Ability to sit, stoop, bend, kneel/squat, push/pull and reach above shoulders
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations, ability to deal politely and courteously with a diverse campus population

Flexibility, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within FMCS. Inclusion, collaboration, and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma; GED
• Valid PA driver's license
• Equivalent experience and/or education may be considered in lieu of degree
• Minimum years of experience, preferred years of experience (if applicable)
• Required and/or preferred licenses, certifications; Software programs and systems; Languages
• Minimum skills, preferred skills (should be job related and/or technically oriented)

Requirements:

• Successful Background Check + MVR
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol screen
• Fitness for duty assessment and pre-employment medical exam
• Child Protective Clearance (Act 153)
• Valid PA driver's license
• ACT 120 training at a MPOETC certified academy, prior security, or police experience in a college/university environment

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• Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.

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