Security Officer | 3rd Shift

About the role

Be a Steady Presence When It Matters Most

Join Bethel’s Office of Safety & Security as a Staff Security Officer and help create a campus where students, faculty, staff, and guests feel safe, welcomed, and cared for, even in the overnight hours. Working midnight to 8 a.m., Wednesday through Sunday, you’ll be a trusted presence on campus during a time when your attentiveness, judgment, and quick response can make a meaningful difference.

This is more than a security role. As part of Bethel’s Christ-centered community, you’ll help create an environment where students can rest, learn, and thrive. You’ll patrol campus, respond to emergency and non-emergency calls, assist community members, and work alongside campus partners to address concerns and maintain a safe environment.

If you’re someone who takes pride in being dependable, enjoys working independently, and wants your work to contribute to the well-being of others, we’d love to have you join our team.

This is a full-time, 40 hours per week, 12 months per year position. Because safety is a 24/7 priority, flexibility in working hours is required, including weekends and some holidays.

The pay rate for this in-person role is $23.93 per hour.

What you'll do

Campus Patrol and Enforcement and Incident Response Reporting

• Proactively patrol University campuses to maintain a visible and reassuring safety presence, while enforcing university policies.
• Respond to and appropriately handle both emergency and non-emergency calls or incidents, including medical emergencies, fire alarms, motor vehicle accidents, and community assistance (escorts, vehicle assists, lockouts)
• Conduct security interviews and utilize quick decision-making skills and sound judgment in accordance with Bethel University policies and State statutes. Request assistance from external emergency services (law enforcement, fire department, EMS) as necessary.

• Maintain clear and proper radio traffic, keeping dispatchers and supervisors informed, and write detailed, accurate electronic incident reports.

Emergency Preparedness and Compliance &Safety, Traffic, and Event Management

• Maintain constant readiness to respond to campus emergencies effectively and stay updated on university policies, procedures, and relevant state statutes.
• Successfully complete specialized training, including a 40-hour behavior detection class (SIRA®), use of force, defensive tactics, and basic first aid/CPR.

• Conduct periodic safety and fire inspections as assigned by leadership.
• Issue parking violation tickets and provide active traffic direction during peak times or events.
• Set up and tear down safety signs, cones, and barricades for campus events.

• Provide high-quality, friendly service to campus guests and community members at all times.
• Assist students, faculty, staff, and visitors with safety concerns, directions, and general inquiries.

Qualifications

Required Education & Certifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Must be currently First Aid/CPR certified, or have the ability to obtain certification immediately upon beginning employment.
• Must be Baton, Repuls, and Handcuff certified, or have the ability to obtain certification immediately upon beginning employment.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Critical Thinking: Independent thinker with strong observation skills and the ability to multitask in high-stress situations.
• Teamwork: A proven track record of working effectively as part of a collaborative team.
• Physical Fitness: Ability to maintain an adequate level of physical fitness to effectively perform duties, including a timely and active physical response to emergency situations.

Additional Responsibilities:

Bethel’s mission is to educate and equip students to lead lives of impact through transformative academics in a Christ-centered community. Bethel’s employee community plays a central role in developing our students as whole and holy persons. To carry out this mission, Bethel uses the foundation of our guiding documents, the Affirmation of Faith, Community Covenant, and Key Policies. Bethel expects all employees to actively participate in creating our Christ-centered community by agreeing with and abiding by our core beliefs in the Affirmation of Faith and supporting all other beliefs as Biblical, responsible, and thoughtful approaches while avoiding dissension and divisiveness. Employees teach and mentor students and help one another uphold our Community Covenant commitments.  As a result of these expectations, all University employees act as ministers of the gospel of Jesus Christ by actively partnering with the University to carry out its mission and foster Bethel’s Christ-centered covenant community.

Other Duties: The essential functions, tasks and responsibilities of this position may change from time to time. Bethel University reserves the right to add or omit duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the University or its leadership. Additional tasks or duties required of the position, will be communicated to the incumbent with specificity to ensure the employee may perform their role with complete understanding. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed; it is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Sponsorship Restrictions:

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. 

Travel: This position does not require travel.

Work Environment:

This job operates both indoor and outdoor year round. This role also uses university vehicles, at times, to parole the campus.

The work environment involves working for a suburban, Christian university in which all employees are expected to have a demonstrated commitment and personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a commitment to the mission and values of the University, and an agreement to abide by all University policies.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to have good vision with the ability to adjust focus, ability to hear and distinguish sounds. The job requires traversing the Bethel Campus on a regular basis. This role can require bending, reaching, and climbing and lifting up to 15 lbs. This job requires stamina and endurance with the ability to stay alert and physically active through extended or overnight shifts without getting easily fatigued. Reasonable accommodations may be made to ensure people are able to perform the essential functions.

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Expected Hours of Work:

Typically, days and hours of work are Wednesday through Sunday, midnight to 8 a.m., with the expectation to work specific schedules and hours as identified and communicated by management. Day, evening, weekend and holiday work can be required as job duties demand to cover other shifts due to vacation, etc.. This is a 40 hour per week, 12 months per year position.

Benefits

Bethel is committed to offering meaningful benefits to our employees including health insurance, retirement plans, and a generous time off package. Learn more about these offerings here.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity in hiring .

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time