The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), Department of Public Safety is currently recruiting for Security Officers (Security Guard) for Evening Shifts. Under direct supervision, performs security activities to protect and safeguard students, faculty, and staff as well as visitors. The University buildings and other property should also be protected during normal campus operations and special events. The selected incumbent in this position will ensure the safety of the University community in compliance with Departmental Policies and Procedures.

This is a great entry-level opportunity to become a Security Officer at the University of Maryland, Baltimore!

Benefits Information:

New hires will be eligible for a $1,000 *Sign-on Bonus.

*Half will be paid within the first 30 days of employment, and half will be paid upon successful completion of probation.

Current UMB employees are not eligible for the sign-on bonus.*

Benefits (Non-Exempt Regular):

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program (pension), effective on your date of hire. Non-exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that starts with 11 days of vacation accrued per year, 16 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and time for community service; comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.

All team members of Administration and Finance at the University of Maryland, Baltimore are committed to the following guiding principles. By living these guiding principles on a daily basis, we contribute to making UMB an institution that we all can take pride in, one that generates job satisfaction, and one that will be better poised to improve the human condition and serve the public good.

W - Well-Being and Sustainability

I - Innovation and Discovery

S - Service Excellence and Accountability

E - Equity and Justice

R - Respect and Integrity

Primary Duties:

Secures and monitors access control at all entrances and exits to buildings and property.
Patrols buildings and grounds and notifies appropriate personnel when problems and life safety threats arise.
Completes logs and reports as instructed.
Assists with traffic control, crowd control, and parking enforcement.
Responds to routine inquiries from staff, students, and visitors.
Maintains communication with appropriate personnel utilizing equipment such as two-way radios and telephones.

Note: The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job. Incumbents perform other related duties assigned. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Experience: None.

Preferred Experience: Prior security experience preferred. Valid Maryland Non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license strongly preferred.

Other: Clery act designated job as campus security authorities (CSA) member and will comply with Clery Act requirements.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to follow oral and written instructions; to complete basic reports; to detect situations imperiling life, safety, and property; to perform extensive sitting, standing, and walking; to communicate effectively; to operate two-way radios and telephones.

Other: Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

Conditions of Employment: Applicants must submit to and successfully pass a thorough background investigation. Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job. Valid Maryland Non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license may be required. Employees in this job class may be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.

Based on the duties of this position, selected candidates are eligible to participate in the Bargaining Unit (Union).

Hiring Range: $40,315 - $42,926.83 (pre-probation) and $41,322.88 - $44,000 (post-probation), commensurate with education and experience.

*Note: New hires will receive a 2.5% adjustment to their base salary upon successful completion of the probationary period.

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification.

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. Read the UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination for more information.

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