Property Security Officer

Primary Purpose of the Position

The Property Security (Residence Halls) unit operates within the Fayetteville State University Department of Police and Public Safety. This unit is responsible for providing security support to the residence facilities. This position will be responsible for patrolling the designated residence facilities, lobby area, hallways, exterior entrances/exits, and other areas within or immediately around the residence facility.

This position will also be responsible for monitoring access in each residence hall by checking IDs and verifying resident status. The position is also responsible for verifying guest registration during the assigned work hours.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalency and demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some positions may require valid N.C. driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Technical Knowledge: Understands security enforcement practices. Knowledge and skill in CPR/AED use and basic first aid. Thorough knowledge of the policies, rules, and regulations applicable to the property being guarded, sufficient to explain, apply, and enforce the policies, rules, and regulations. Displays organizational awareness and working knowledge of the infrastructure of the assigned area. Demonstrates proficiency in using a variety of security enforcement equipment, which may include radios, computers, and other electronic devices.

Communication Skills: Ability to negotiate and resolve conflicts. Communicates information orally or in writing to individuals or groups to ensure that they understand the message. Listens and responds appropriately to messages from others. Communicates regarding issues that require some judgment or interpretation. Explains policies, rules, and regulations with tact and courtesy. Completes documentation and reports, as required. Interacts with co-workers, supervisors, emergency response personnel, university officials, and the public to provide assistance and relay information.

Security, Patrol, and Enforcement: Ability to coordinate security or enforcement for an assigned area or shift. Patrols, guards, and secures property and grounds. Monitors assigned areas for possible violation of laws and regulations, issuing Campus Appearance Tickets, as required. Assists in emergency response. If required, provides support for special events. Ability to conduct security patrols of both the interior and exterior of residential facilities, to include the ability to climb stairs, walk on uneven surfaces, and the ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods. The ability to read and interpret written instructions, policies, procedures, training materials, rosters, and identification documents.

Decision Making: Ability to independently resolve issues and problems. Identifies problems/concerns and quickly takes appropriate action consistent with available facts, constraints, and anticipated consequences. Analyzes situations, in order to make quick, sound decisions; recognizes critical incidents; initiates action based upon acquired information and knowledge of operating procedures. Ability to understand and follow instructions, directives, policies, and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one year of prior security or security-related experience preferred.
• Security or security-related experience in a higher education setting preferred.

Notice to Applicants

Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase “see resume.”

Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.

Closing Date

10/31/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Other Information

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Working at Fayetteville State University

Fayetteville State University (FSU) is a member of the prestigious University of North Carolina System. Situated in southeastern North Carolina, FSU prides itself in being in one of the most diverse cities in the country and neighbor to one of the nation’s largest military installations – Fort Bragg.

FSU has a rich history that serves as genesis for its current status as a leading institution of higher learning. A year after the Civil War ended, the Phillips School provided primary education to Fayetteville’s black citizens, and the Sumner School provided intermediate education for this population. The two schools were consolidated in 1869 and dedicated in April of that year as the Howard School, in honor of the Freedman’s Bureau chief General O.O. Howard. Seven prominent African-American men pooled $136 to purchase two lots for the first building that housed the Howard School. Robert Harris was named the first principal of the Howard School.

In 1877, the Howard School became not just the first public normal school for African Americans in North Carolina but also the first state-sponsored institution for the education of African-American teachers in the South. It was renamed the State Colored Normal School in Fayetteville that year, Fayetteville State Teachers College in 1939, Fayetteville State College in 1963, and Fayetteville State University in 1969.

While FSU’s roots are as a teacher education institution, it now offers nearly 70 degrees at the baccalaureate, masters and doctoral levels. Many of the programs are accredited by the top agencies. The university’s School of Business and Economics is endorsed by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). AACSB is one of the most prestigious and rigorous accrediting bodies for business programs in higher education. Currently, less than one-third of U.S. business programs and only 15% of the world's business programs have earned AACSB accreditation. Receipt of this distinguished accreditation provides evidence that FSU’s School of Business and Economics has established itself as a leader among business schools. Additionally, the Master of Business Administration program has been cited by U.S. News and World Report and The Princeton Review as one of the best graduate business school programs in the country. The Department of Criminal Justice is accredited by the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS). FSU’s criminal justice program is the only such program in North Carolina to hold ACJS certification.

FSU is rapidly becoming a center for research and technology. In spring 2010, the university, in conjunction with the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, cut the ribbon on the Southeastern North Carolina Regional Microanalytical and Imaging Center. The center is home to the electron microprobe, an advanced imaging tool that magnifies objects up to 300,000 times.

FSU is a partner in the community. The institution has formulated a strong relationship with the local municipality and with civic and social organizations in the area. The institution enjoys its partnership with its military neighbors. In the coming years, as a result of Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC), Fort Bragg will be home to more than 50,000 soldiers and some of the nation’s top military brass. To address their educational needs, FSU has implemented a degree in intelligence studies with plans to offer more academic programs with the military in mind.

Students who come to FSU know they will be learning in a nurturing environment from some of the top scholars in their respective fields. As they matriculate, they know their degrees will prepare them to be 21st century global scholars, change agents, and contributing members of society.