Description

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Job Title Security Officer
Division Division of Finance & Administration
Department Office of Police & Public Safety
Work Status Full Time
Position Category Staff
FLSA Non-Exempt
Pay Range
Salary Range $33,580 - $42,027 / year (with potential growth to $50,620)
Fund Source State Support
Job Summary
The Public Safety Department is currently seeking to hire Security Officers to monitor entrances, exits and property on Morgan State University's campus sites.

Job Duties
Duties & Responsibilities:

• Under direct supervision, performs routine security activities to protect buildings and property and safeguard occupants and visitors during normal operations and special events.
• Secures and monitors entrances and exits to buildings and property.
• Patrols buildings and grounds and notifies appropriate personnel when problems and safety threats arise.
• Completes logs and basic reports as instructed.
• Assists with traffic control, crowd control, and parking enforcement.
• Responds to routine inquiries from staff, students, and visitors.
• Maintains communication with appropriate personnel utilizing equipment such as two-way radios and telephones.

Requested Minimum Qualifications
Education:

• A High School Diploma or GED is required.

Other Preferences for Consideration
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• The ability to follow oral and written instructions; complete basic reports;
• Detect situations imperiling life, safety, and property; perform extensive sitting, standing, and walking;
• Communicating effectively and operating two-way radios and telephones is required.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number ST01246
Number of Vacancies 4
Job Open Date 04/28/2026
Application Review Date
Job Close Date 05/12/2026
Special Instructions to Applicant
Please enter two professional references on the References page of the application.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
   • 0-1
   • 1-3
   • 3-5
   • 5-7
   • 7+
3. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • Diversity In Higher Education
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • Agency Referral
   • Advertisement/Publication
   • Personal Referral
   • Website
   • MSU Careers Website
   • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
   • Insight to Diversity
4. * Are you a current, past or retired Morgan University employee?Are you a current, past or retired State employee?If YES to pass, retired or current STATE employee, please put the agency.If not applicable, put N/A.
   (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. High School Diploma/GED
3. Transcripts (unofficial )