Security Guard I (Phoenix, AZ) id-8062

May 7, 2025

Position Highlights

Planning & Operations is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for learning, research, and work through the highest quality trained security personnel. As an unarmed Security Guard, it is your job to assist in maintaining the safety and security of students, staff, faculty, all other visitors, as well as assist in the general safekeeping of the facilities and grounds. The Phoenix Biomedical Campus (PBC) Planning and Operations team handles campus services such as security, emergency preparedness, maintenance, custodial, motor pool, and utilities.

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Due to the nature of our educational environment and commitment to the safety of campus, this position will be expected to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

The Campus is a 30-acre, urban medical and bioscience campus with more than 1.7 million square-feet of biomedical-related research, academic, and clinical facilities with plans for more. It is the only site where you will find all 3 of Arizona’s public universities in one location conducting and collaborating in research.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.

Duties & Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

Greet, welcome, and provide exceptional customer service to all visitors to campus.
Provide information in a professionally courteous manner while building a rapport with University staff, faculty, students, vendors, and all visitors.
Respond to emergency calls & works with local law enforcement as necessary; completes detailed Incident Reports following the incident.
Patrol assigned areas of campus on foot, checking for fires, vandalism, maintenance issues, suspicious activity or persons, & other safety/fire hazards.
Monitor CCTV camera systems and report and act on suspicious observations or findings.
Maintain various data entry daily logs.
Follows all established University and department procedures and guidelines to maintain safety and security.
Inspects safety related equipment (1st Aid Kits, AEDs, fire extinguishers, etc) according to established schedules and protocols.
Report hazards and unusual or suspicious behavior or circumstances to Planning & Operations leadership and/or local law enforcement for correction or follow-up actions; maintain contact with campus police.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of conflict resolution techniques and strategies.
Skills to navigate basic computer programs such as Microsoft Office products and the Internet.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods of time with or without reasonable accommodations.
Ability to communicate effectively with different groups/individuals both in person and electronically.
Ability to maintain situational awareness and be attentive to detail.
Ability to respond to emergency situations in a calm and effective manner.
Ability to maintain highest levels of professionalism and integrity at all times.
Ability to succeed in a team environment as well as when working alone.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent learning attained through experience is required.
Ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working as a security guard.

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