Campus Safety Officer

Position Description

Posting Number 201201526P

Position Title Campus Safety Officer

Department Campus Safety

Position Summary

Provides safety coverage for Stevenson University facilities, conducts foot patrols and safety checks of University buildings, monitors areas for unauthorized persons and vehicles, responds to incidents, reports hazards, assists with special events and crowd control and completes necessary reports.

Education/Experience

High School graduate with two years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Police/Security experience is preferred, additionally, firefighter and emergency medical technician (EMT) experience will also be considered.

Valid driver’s license and good driving record; must be insurable.

Knowledge/Skills/Ability

• Skill in building safety and lock procedures.
• Skill in providing protection services.
• Ability to write detailed and accurate reports.
• Ability to detect criminal activity and assist Baltimore County Police Officers with investigations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to use a computer for report writing, administrative correspondence and to enter data on a daily basis.
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures and make logical decisions.
• Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel.
• Ability to operate equipment safely including two-way radios.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills which include courtesy, politeness, and the ability to successfully interact with different cultures and personalities in a professional and tactful manner.
• Ability to gather data, compiles information, and prepares reports.
• Ability to successfully complete First Aid, CPR, AED, and blood borne pathogen training.
• Basic knowledge of hazardous materials.
• Ability to work flexible schedule, holidays, weekends, day and night shifts and overtime.
• Ability to operate the photo I.D. printer.
• Be familiar with the operation of the campus CCTV monitors.

Physical Requirements

Heavy work, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Climbing, crouching, standing, walking, lifting, talking, hearing. Visual acuity is required to observe unauthorized or unlawful, unsafe or hazardous situations, behaviors of individuals, to describe physical descriptions of people, articles, or activities, to view suspicious activities, to perform routine security checks, and view computer terminals. Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions; subject to occasional extreme heat and cold; subject to hazards. Will be required to work in adverse weather conditions. May be required to stand for long periods of time. May be required to run certain distances in emergency situations. May be required to subdue and detain individuals in emergency situations. May be exposed to hazardous materials or chemicals.

Essential Functions

• Patrol areas and report suspicious activities. Monitors security systems and facility for unauthorized persons. Perform inspections and reports conditions that need to be repaired. Complete Incident reports for any unattended items. Complete reports and uses two-way radio to communicate with other members of the security staff.
• Work with faculty, staff, students and visitors. Provide information and directions when requested.
• Protect and safeguards Stevenson University students and employees from criminal and potentially dangerous situations. Protect University property from theft and vandalism. Build a rapport with students and employees, with the objective of providing the perception of safety while on either the Greenspring or Owings Mills campus.
• Issue citations for vehicles parked in violation of parking/traffic regulations.
• Assist with traffic patterns or flow on campus.
• Work the Gate Houses and Monitor all vehicle traffic entering the Campus. Check all vehicles entering the campus for a valid Stevenson University hangtag. Security officers are required to work in adverse weather conditions. Logs name and driver’s license number of any unregistered visitor or student along with vehicle information. Issue written warnings or tickets to students who do not have a current hang tag on their vehicles. Write required reports that coincide with warnings and tickets concerning student’s unregistered vehicles.
• Perform foot patrols of all residential, academic, and multipurpose buildings on campus. Monitor activities in and around building parking lots and courtyard areas. Foot patrol may be conducted in adverse weather conditions. Prepare incident reports for any damaged property, vandalism, suspicious activity, criminal activity, open or propped doors, unsecured hazardous materials, found property, or assistance given to Residence Life staff members.

Reports To

Director of Campus Safety

Quick Link for Posting

https://stevenson.peopleadmin.com/postings/11130

Posting Information

Number of Available Positions 20

Work Location Owings Mills

Position Category Staff

Position Type Part-Time On-Call

Months/Year 12

Hrs/Week variable

Hrs/Year

If scheduled to work less than 12 months, beginning date

Ending Date

FLSA Non-Exempt

Payroll Biweekly

Salary

Range Anticipated to be $15.00 to $16.00 per hour

Benefits

• https://www.stevenson.edu/human-resources/benefits/

• Recruitment Instructions

• Open to All Applicants

• Posting Date

• 09/09/2026

• Closing Date/Application Deadline

• Open Until Filled

• No

• EEO Statement

• We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.

• Supplemental Questions

• Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Documents Needed to Apply

• Required Documents

• Optional Documents

• Resume