Student Worker- Campus Safety Student Safety Officer

Description

Campus Safety Student Staff/Student Assistants will support the Campus Security Department by assisting with non-sworn duties that promote campus safety, security, and awareness. This position is designed to provide students with professional experience in security operations, communication, and emergency preparedness, while maintaining a safe campus environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a customer service representative at security desks, access points, or patrol posts.
• Assist with on campus patrols and ticket writing.
• Support campus events by providing crowd guidance, access control, and general assistance. 
• Assist with incident reporting, data entry, and filing of security-related records. 
• Answer telephones and provide clear, professional communication with campus community members. 
• Promote safety awareness initiatives, such as distributing safety brochures or assisting with presentations. 
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Must be a current  GU student enrolled in 6+ credit hours. 
• Interest in criminal justice, law enforcement, homeland security, emergency management, or related fields preferred. 
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
• Reliable, punctual, and able to maintain professional conduct in a security setting. 
• Depending on responsibilities, may need to pass a background check and complete required security training.

Learning Outcomes / Benefits 

• Gain practical experience in security operations, emergency response, and campus safety practices. 
• Develop transferable skills in communication, conflict resolution, teamwork, and record-keeping. 
• Network with professional campus security staff and explore career opportunities in related fields.
• Flexible schedule to accommodate class and exam commitments.