Security Officer

Position Details

Position Information

Job Type Non-Faculty

Position Title Security Officer

Position Number N00017

Department Campus Safety

Location Morehouse College - Atlanta, GA

Position Summary Responsible for providing appropriate non-emergency and non-enforcement assistance to Police Officers in protecting and securing the property of Morehouse College and its’ students/staff/faculty and visitors.

Required Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent
• Minimum experience of 3 years in security police work
• Minimum of 21 years old and possess a valid drivers license

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education/Experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Previous experience in the security field and strong work ethics;
• Good oral and written communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with diverse campus community;
• IT Literate and basic proficiency in operation of standard office equipment.
• Physical ability to stand and walk over prolonged period.

Physical Demands

• Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Medical examination required upon offer of employment

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Essential Duties/Responsiblities

• Patrol campus on foot or in non-patrol vehicles to observe and report any criminal activity;

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Essential Duties/Responsiblities

• Provide basic line security functions: physical interior and exterior building security checks, record observations and report discrepancies.

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Essential Duties/Responsiblities

• Provide lockdowns and openings to preserve security of buildings.

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Essential Duties/Responsiblities

• Provide perimeter control by monitoring access of pedestrians and vehicles.

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Essential Duties/Responsiblities

• Provide security for campus special events, social and sports events.

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• Respond to and complete detailed and accurate non-emergency incident reports.

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Essential Duties/Responsiblities Any other duties as prescribed by Chief of Police, Deputy Chief or immediate Supervisor

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Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S1427P

Number of Vacancies 1

Job Open Date 05/14/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions Summary

EEO Statement Summary Morehouse College is an equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.