Temporary Security Guard; Non-Student

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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. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application before you apply for this position.

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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.

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., Crest Research Park; 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. Position may require traveling between UNCW properties.

Duty Station will be Main Campus AND Center for Marine Science

Initial 2‑week training required.

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

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

Prior property security experience preferred.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

Work Hours Possible

Shifts:

3pm‑11pm, 3pm‑9pm, 5pm‑11pm, 11pm‑7am. As Needed: 7pm‑7am and 7am‑7pm

Work Days Vary to include weekdays, weekends and holidays

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