Department of Public Safety – University Security (Twin Cities Campus)

The Campus Security Advisor is a uniformed, non-sworn representative of the Department of Public Safety. The Campus Security Advisor provides unarmed security services to the twin-cities campus, provides operational guidance to student Security Monitors, and advises members of the University Community regarding safe behaviors, laws, rules, and policies in promotion of a safe campus and the protection of University assets.

The Campus Security Advisor reports to the Director of University Security and receives day-to-day work instruction from the Director, Assistant Director, and Operations Supervisor.

Responsibilities / Essential Functions:

• Communicates relevant laws, rules, and policies in support of a safe and secure campus
• Provides some guidance and direction to student Security Monitors in the field
• Provides safe-walk escorts to students, faculty, and staff
• Performs patrols of campus buildings
• Locks and unlocks doors
• Identifies, reports, and (where appropriate) resolves security risks, safety hazards, and building maintenance problems.
• Assists law enforcement with identification and removal of trespassers
• Responds to medical emergencies to provide first aid, notify emergency responders, and support overall emergency response
• Provides general security support during campus events and gatherings
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid Minnesota driver’s license
• Two years of experience in a security or law enforcement field
• Must complete the following certifications within 30 days of employment
  • First aid, CPR, AED (American Heart Association)
  • Certified Protection Officer (International Foundation for Protection Professionals)

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Able to deal with diverse populations sufficient to respond with sensitivity to their needs and concerns
• Able to resolve problems and make decisions quickly and effectively sufficient to defuse conflicts and violent situations and maintain safety on the campus

To Apply

Directions for external applicants:

• Select this link to access our careers site - https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/330369
• If necessary, search for Job ID 330369
• Click on the "Apply" button.
• Sign-in to access your account.  If you are not an existing user select the New User link to create one.
• Begin your application.

If you are a current staff member use this link:  https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/int/330369

• If you encounter difficulties finding the position search by Job ID 330369.