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Responsibilities:
Essential Responsibilities:
- Gate Entrance Security
- Patrol and Building Security
- Communications Center
- Parking Enforcement
- Special Events Security
- Administrative Duties
Specific Responsibilities:
1. Campus Services
- Conduct patrol and security checks of all campus buildings,
classrooms, and residence hall areas.
- Secure (arm/disarm) alarms at administrative and academic
buildings.
- Secure and unlock buildings upon request by faculty, staff, and
facility personnel.
- Ensure that all hazardous conditions on property are made safe
and reported to Facilities.
- Serve as the emergency notifying agency for Facilities related
issues after business hours.
- Provide lock out assistance to the Quinnipiac Community.
- Provide escort services to the Quinnipiac Community upon
request.
- Set up barricades and other traffic controls to assist various
Facilities projects and arrange for the towing of vehicles out of
restricted areas.
- Perform any other duty as directed by the Chief of Public
Safety.
2. Communications Center
- Answer both routine and emergency telephone calls. Dispatching
appropriate Public Safety Patrol Officers to calls for service and
alarms using a Computer-Aided Dispatch System (CAD).
- Monitor the alarm systems that report to the Communications
Center.
- Monitor security surveillance cameras and blue light
system.
- Greet and serve customers that come into the front lobby.
- Maintain various administrative records.
- Prioritize campus safety services response to calls for
service, as well as provide emergency notification to Armed Public
Safety Officers.
3. Residential Life/Student Affairs
- Perform lockouts for resident students when requested.
- Respond to all reported disturbances, emergencies, and
suspicious circumstances in the residence halls and complete a
written report.
- Assist Armed Public Safety Officers and responding personnel
(Police, Fire, EMT's, Paramedics) in handling medical emergencies
in the residence halls and document in a written report.
- Assist Residential Life staff in handling uncooperative or
confrontational residents, guests, and non-affiliates in the
residence halls.
4. Parking Enforcement
- Enforce all parking regulations in all campus parking lots and
take enforcement action as appropriate.
- Patrol the parking areas during the enforcement hours.
- Arrange for towing vehicles when warranted.
5. Gate Duty
- Stop and check identification and parking permits for all
visitors, students, faculty, and staff to ensure that only
authorized persons enter the property.
- Control traffic flow in and out of gates.
- Direct vehicles to appropriate areas for parking.
- Maintain radio communication with Dispatcher, notify Dispatcher
of all emergencies.
- Monitor video surveillance systems.
- Give directions as needed.
Education Requirements:
- High School diploma or GED required
- Associate Degree in Criminal Justice or any other related field
preferred
Qualifications:
Mandatory Qualifications and Requirements:
• Two or more years in a Safety and Security profession preferred
but not required.
• Current CPR & AED certificates, or ability to obtain.
• Valid Connecticut driver's license and excellent driving
record.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Candidate must pass extensive background investigation including
check for criminal history.
• Candidate must pass physical exam, physical demands test, and a
drug test.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills required.
• Excellent interpersonal and human relation skills required.
• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment and
common sense appropriate to the related circumstances.
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written
instructions and prepare accurate and clear information for
comprehensive report preparation.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of job-related
information.
• Ability and willingness to work rotating shifts covering all days
of the week and all hours of the day including weekends and
holidays.
Communication Skills:
- Good report writing, critical thinking, and interpersonal
skills.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with individuals from
varied backgrounds.
Computer Skills:
- Computer knowledge within area of responsibility. Frequent use
of computer equipment utilized by the university Department of
Public Safety.
Physical Requirements:
- Full range of mobility in upper and lower body.
- Be able to reach overhead.
- Be able to work in various positions, including but not limited
to, stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling, and
squatting for extended periods of time.
- Be able to lift, pull and push materials and equipment to
complete the assigned job task.
- Be able to lift and/or move 25 pounds and occasionally lift
and/or move up top 50 pounds.
- Ability to perform duties when exposed to extreme weather
conditions prevalent at the time for an extended period of
time.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close
vision such as the ability to read handwritten or typed material,
and the ability to adjust focus.
- This position requires the individual to meet multiple demands
from several people and interact with the public and other
staff.
Shift schedule: The department is currently hiring to fill
positions on either the evening shift or overnight shift based on
the needs at time of job offer.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Quinnipiac University is considering only those applicants who have
valid authorization to work in the United States. Quinnipiac
University does not sponsor employment based visas for this
position.
TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted electronically and include a resume
and cover letter.
- This position is a member of the Public Safety Officers
Collective Bargaining Unit.
- The hourly rate of pay is $19.00 per hour, e vening
and night shifts include a differential pay.
- The hiring process for this position will consist of
in-person interview, reference checks, successful passing of a
criminal background check, drug test, physical demands evaluation
(fitness for duty), and physical pre-screening requirements which
will be conducted by our approved third-party vendor.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and
staff which includes tuition remission for employees and their
dependents and a culture that is inclusive and driven by
excellence.
Quinnipiac University is an equal opportunity employer and
encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and
experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and
respectful community.
Advertised: August 17, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:
