Job Description
The University Police Department at the University of Alaska Anchorage is seeking applicants for its Campus Security Team. We are looking
for individuals who will be dedicated to increasing the overall safety environment of campus. Team members will be non-sworn and unarmed and
will help to identify and locate potential risks and hazards and increase the university community sense of security and safety.
Level 1 Recruit (Grade 77, Non-Exempt)
Work is performed under direct supervision. Participate in training programs. Apply basic
security officer practices and procedures under the guidance of Team Lead / Trainer.
The UAA community has identified four core
competencies at the heart of quality at UAA. These qualities are core to everything we do:
- Effective Communication - The knowledge
and skills necessary to engage in effective communication in diverse contexts and formats, including public speaking.
- Creative
and critical thinking - The knowledge and skills necessary for the critical exploration of issues, ideas, artifacts, and events in order to
creatively design, evaluate, and implement a strategy to answer complex questions or achieve a desired goal.
- Intercultural
Fluency - The knowledge and skills necessary to promote effective and appropriate interaction in a variety of cultural contexts,
particularly in terms of the diverse populations of Alaska.
- Personal, Professional, and Community Responsibility - The knowledge
and skills necessary to promote personal flourishing, professional excellence, and community engagement.
We are seeking an
individual with strong verbal and written communication and customer service skills. Recordkeeping skills. Conflict resolution and
organizational skills. Ability to operate computers and specialized equipment. Ability to exercise judgment under difficult situations with
tact and diplomacy.
Special Conditions: Shifts cover various times during the week/weekends/holidays covering a
24-hour schedule. Shifts and the schedule are determined by and set based upon departmental needs. This is a fulltime benefits eligible
position. Must be available for recall to the university in emergency situations, position is considered "Tier 1 / Mission Critical" work
and the department is organized along a standard law enforcement model. They must wear a uniform on duty, are subject to inspection, and are
part of a formal chain of command. Peace Officers may need to change work schedules on short notice regardless of personal considerations or
childcare needs and must report for duty in emergency situations such as man-made or natural disasters. Preferred experience in the security
field, event staffing, or public safety.
Minimum Qualifications: High school graduation or GED. Valid
driver's license required.
Additional Requirements: Must possess a valid driver's license and be eligible to drive a University owned
and/or leased motor vehicle. Must successfully pass a thorough background investigation, as directed by University of Alaska Board of
Regents Policy, Alaska Police Standards Council, and FBI - Criminal Justice Information Systems requirements. Must be able to provide
credible testimony in a court of law.
Position Details: This is a full-time, term-funded, non-exempt staff
position complete with both a competitive salary and full
employee benefits package . UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays
per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be
placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule , Grade 77, based on
education and experience.
Review of application materials will begin immediately. Search and selection procedures will be closed when
a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified.
- To view the full list of job responsibilities, please
click HERE .
- If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Jake Paolucci, UAA UPD Campus Security Supervisor at jlpaolucci@alaska.edu .
This position is a term-funded position and is
reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion. - To be eligible for this position,
applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa
sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.
The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing
reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing
this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.
The University of Alaska () is an Equal
Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination () against individuals on the basis of any legally
protected status.
The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on
the background check.
Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the
Alaska Public Records Act.
All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and
professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.
- Each university within the University of Alaska system
publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such
as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety
policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University
will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains
information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus
Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization;
and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any
fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.
Access to the
reports is available at: UAA : (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf
Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak
College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova
Extension) Online: .
Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students
Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu .
UAF: (Addresses
Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok
Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: . Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and
Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu .
UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education
Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: . Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson
Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu .
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