Summary
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include :
- Generous time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Responsibilities*
Under the direction of the your Housing Security Sergeant and the management team, you will perform the following tasks :
Ensure public safety, protect our assets and act as the primary liaison with state and local police, fire and security agencies;
act calmly in emergency situations and use emergency equipment
Work closely with the Division of Student Life staff, de-escalate non-violent situations; investigate criminal activity;
assist student, staff and visitors as needed
- Patrol Michigan Housing buildings and surrounding areas and monitor fire, security, and access control alarm systems
- Detect safety hazards and criminal activity
- Use your customer service skills and inclusive mindset to respectfully communicate and work with all community members
- Maintain confidentiality in all matters
- Prepare incident and security reports
- Ascend and descend multiple flights of stairs as part of the routine patrol
- Provide services such as but not limited to : escorts, wayfinding, unlocks, motorists assists, well-being checks, property control, and traffic and crowd control
- Move equipment such as barricades and fire extinguishers
- Work collaboratively to support all departments within DPSS
Required Qualifications*
- High school or GED equivalent + 1 year of experience in a security, fire, military, customer service or emergency management field
- Experience with the enforcement of fire, safety and security practices
- Skillset in handling emergency situations and using associated equipment
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and basic keyboarding
- A valid driver's license and a driving record with less than 6 points
- You must pass a comprehensive public safety background investigation, drug screening, psychological evaluation, and physical examination