Security Officer I

Job Summary:

Completes security and safety checks on institutional property by vehicle patrol, foot patrol, and bicycle patrol or at a fixed location. Responds to emergency situations, assists with safety and security investigations, and accurately documents activities according to established policies, procedures, and applicable laws. Assists with routine unit administrative operational activities. Engages in problem solving and community engagement with security issues. Provide assistance with shift operations, administrative functions, special events, specialized assignments and projects.

Physical Demands
Persons in this position must be able to stand or be mobile for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities:

Patrols selected buildings and/or sites to identify, report, and potentially resolve security issues, responds to emergencies, and assists in the investigation of incidents to provide dedicated protection and security to institution properties, students, staff and visitors. Provides assistance with administrative or operational unit tasks.

• 25% Completes security and safety checks on institutional property by vehicle patrol, foot patrol, and bicycle patrol or at a fixed location
• 20% Responds to emergency situations, assists with safety and security investigations, and accurately documents activities according to established policies, procedures, and applicable laws
• 20% Assists with routine unit administrative operational activities
• 20% Engages in problem solving and community engagement with security issues
• 15% Required to work special events and assignments as identified by the Division.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Required
H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent

Qualifications:

Previous security experience is helpful, but not required. All other employment considered.

License/Certification:

Required
Drivers License - Valid and Meets UW Risk Management Standards

Work Schedule:

Security Officer I may be scheduled on either first shift, second shift, or third shift which may include working holidays and weekends. Schedules may include working emergencies, special events or other necessary assignments as agreed upon with management.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $23.00 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Police Department (UWPD) is committed to attracting, retaining, and rewarding a highly qualified and diverse workforce by supporting competitive and equitable compensation practices through a job framework, salary structure and clear and flexible salary administrative guidelines.

Night & Weekend Differential:
UWPD offers a $2.50/hr night differential for all hours worked between 6:00pm - 6:00am and a $2.00/hr weekend differential for all hours worked between 12:001am - 12:00pm on Saturday and Sunday. These differentials are layered, so when working a weekend night, you will receive both.

Additional Information:

The UW-Madison Police Department is pleased to offer a $4,000 hiring bonus for new full-time employees! The $4,000 bonus will be paid in three phases over the course of the new hire's first year of employment.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Police Department participates in the State of Wisconsin excellent benefit program that includes the following:

- Comprehensive health insurance and prescription coverage
- Dental and vision insurance
- Life insurance (multiple, low-cost plans to choose from)
- Wisconsin Retirement System with employer matching
- Supplemental retirement programs
- Accident coverage
- Income continuation insurance (short & long term disability)
- Flexible spending accounts (medical & dependent day care)

Generous paid leave:
- Vacation benefits th