Security Guard

About the Job

The Campus Security Officer is a full-time, non-exempt position reporting to the Director of Campus Security. The schedule for this position is non-standard as Campus Security Officers are scheduled 24-hours daily, 365 days/year. Campus Security Officers work 10-hour shifts and is 100% onsite. This position provides physical protection and security for students, faculty and staff of Colorado Christian University along with their property, and enforces rules and regulations of the University. In addition, Campus Security Officers provide for the physical security of University buildings, property, and vehicles. 

About CCU

Colorado Christian University is the premier interdenominational Christian university in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region, delivering world class education to thousands of students. The fully accredited, nonprofit University is located in Lakewood, Colorado, a suburb of Denver.

Colorado Christian University was founded in 1914. CCU’s motto is--grace and truth. This motto comes from John 1.14: “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” (ESV)

CCU's mission is Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth.

Colorado Christian University cultivates knowledge and love of God in a Christ-centered community of learners and scholars, with an enduring commitment to the integration of exemplary academics, spiritual formation, and engagement with the world. We envision graduates who think critically and creatively, lead with high ethical and professional standards, embody the character and compassion of Jesus Christ, treasure the gospel, and who thereby are prepared to impact the world in their callings.

CCU embraces an educational model that was present at the foundation of many of the great western and American universities. It is made up of three pillars—competence, character, and Christ-centered faith. Secular universities have abandoned two of those pillars. We think this is a major oversight that eventually undermines education. Furthermore, we believe this classical educational model is both life-giving and greatly needed in our time. 

A leader in higher education, CCU has been consistently ranked in the top 2 percent of colleges and universities nationwide for its core curriculum by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni. CCU has had ten consecutive years of enrollment growth and has been named one of the five fastest-growing master’s granting universities by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

CCU offers more than 200 degree program options for traditional and adult students through its two colleges--the College of Undergraduate Studies and College of Adult and Graduate Studies. More than 9,000 students attend the University on the main campus, in regional centers throughout Colorado, and online.

What is most appealing about working at CCU?

1. Faith friendly: CCU’s culture is unique to higher education. Where else can you pursue academic excellence yet read the Holy Bible, pray with teammates and students at work, and work to impact our culture in support of Christian values?
2. Convictionally Christian: As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God’s Word.
3. Live out your calling: We are a traditional evangelical university where you can invest your God-given talents and abilities alongside coworkers and teammates, while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
4. Equip students for kingdom work: You can be a part of helping students discover their callings and preparing them for positions of significant leadership in the church, business, government, education, and other professions, as a key part of our University's Strategic Priorities.

We’re looking for candidates who have:

1. Ability to communicate effectively in the English language.
2. Excellent customer service and effective communication skills to guide and assist students, staff, faculty, and guests as needed.
3. A valid Driver’s License.
4. The ability to run at least 50 feet without adversely affecting health.
5. The ability to lift 25 pounds without adversely affecting health.
6. The ability to climb stairs without adversely affecting health.

Key Job Duties:

1. Contribute to CCU’s mission: Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth. The Campus Security Officer contributes to this mission by the protection/physical security of CCU students, staff, and faculty, and ensuring CCU resources are protected and being properly and efficiently stewarded.
2. Arrive at work dressed in uniform and ready to begin shift at scheduled start time. The previous shift officer is required to stay on duty until relieved.
3. Complete all security patrol tours as scheduled to ensure buildings are secure, fire and security systems are online, lighting and structures are in working order, and the general environment is safe and secure.
4. Respond to all calls for assistance (lock out, unlock request, escort request, vehicle assist, etc.) in a timely and efficient manner.
5. Respond to all reports of suspected crime or incident (suspicious person or vehicle, vehicle collision, fire or smoke alarm, security alarm, etc.) in a timely and efficient manner.
6. Detect, apprehend/identify suspicious person(s), suspicious vehicle(s), safety and fire concerns, maintenance concerns (lighting, door lock, structural, etc.): Properly assess the situation; Make necessary/required notifications; Submit accurate, complete and timely report.
7. Write/Submit Reports - Reports should be legible, accurate, complete, grammatically correct and submitted in the proper format.
8. Manage Parking: Issue parking citations/warnings for all observed parking violations; Make notifications for vehicles required to be moved; Timely response and accurate implementation for all reserved parking/closed parking lot requests at the direction of the Director of Campus Security; Traffic control/direction as needed.
9. Communicate with all Campus Security staff: Proper radio communication; Pass on necessary information to next shift reporting for duty; Read and acknowledge all mail, emails, messages, bulletin board postings, etc.; Timely notification of absence.
10. Maintain clean and serviceable CCU Campus Security uniform.
11. Maintain clean and serviceable assigned CCU Campus Security vehicle.
12. Assist other Departments as needed to fulfill the mission of CCU.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, you may be required to walk, stand, sit, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, speak with clarity, and have appropriate vision and hearing capabilities. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. You will be required to work irregular hours. Overtime may be required.

What we offer our employees:

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to all employees. Our benefit package includes: a tuition waiver program, excellent healthcare, generous paid time off, matching 403(b) retirement plan, and additional organizational paid benefits and voluntary benefit offerings.

Colorado Christian University’s pay philosophy is based on internal and external data for pay equity; along with budgetary considerations for effective stewardship. Pay will be assigned based on relevant experience at a range of $17.00-$18.00 per hour. We reserve the right to pay an equitable rate that we believe is within our salary structure or that may fit a candidate’s qualifications or experience for the job. A wage range posted is not a guarantee of a specific wage range for a job offer. CCU reserves the right to make pay decisions based on economic and equity considerations to attract the best possible talent. CCU does not determine pay based on sex or any other protected status.

 Application Status: This position will remain open until filled.