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Temporary Security Guard; Student

Job in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, 28412, USA
Listing for: University of North Carolina Wilmington
Part Time, Seasonal/Temporary, Apprenticeship/Internship position
Listed on 2026-01-18
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 15 - 16 USD Hourly USD 15.00 16.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Temporary Security Guard (Student Only)

Temporary Security Guard (Student Only)

University Information

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world‑class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate‑ and graduate‑level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN‑to‑BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities:
High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

Department

Department: University Police - 35340

Vacancy Number: TSP
5592

PST

Temp Position Type: SHRA Temporary

Job Category: Law Enforcement & Public Safety

FLSA for Position: Nonexempt

Brief Summary of Work for this Position

The Security Guard position is a Non‑Sworn position responsible for patrolling the buildings and grounds of UNCW main campus and other properties owned and or leased by UNCW ensuring that faculty, staff, student and guests are safe. The Security Guard responsibilities include conducting foot patrols of buildings and grounds in assigned areas such as academic buildings, locking/unlocking facilities as scheduled; identifying security risks;

making appropriate notifications; responding to calls for service; responding to fire alarms as requested; assisting police officers; assisting motorists/pedestrians; enforcing parking violations and other duties as assigned. This position will also assist in the training of new Security Guards, direct traffic in congested areas and/or during special events, assist guests and visitors with directions and information, provide escort services for university faculty, staff, student, and guests and provide Crime Prevention Programming.

This role will also perform any other related duties that may be required.

Duty Station and Training

Duty Station will be Main Campus - Initial 2-week training required.

Work times: 3pm‑11pm, 3pm‑9pm, 5pm‑11pm, 11pm‑7am.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Sufficient experience to demonstrate ability to handle emergency situations
  • Requires valid N.C. driver's license with no major violations within past 3 years
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Required Certifications or Licensure

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

College/School Information

Work Hours

Possible

Shifts:

3pm‑11pm, 3pm‑9pm, 5pm‑11pm, 11pm‑7am.

Work Days:
Vary to include weekdays, weekends and holidays

Hours Per Week:
Minimum 24 hrs per week and Up to 38 Hours per week

Type of Position

Anticipated Hiring Range

$15.00 - $16.00 / Hour

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please note, this is a temporary position. The length of the assignment will be based on department need with the possibility of continuation. Employees in temporary positions are not considered permanent state employees and do not earn leave. Temporary employees are subject to the Affordable Care Act guidelines.

Application Instructions

To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application before you apply for this position. Failure to answer all required questions will cause the system to disqualify your application.

You will be required to attach a cover letter and resume to successfully apply for this position. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have completed the ‘Work History' section of the application before you apply for this position.

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