SENIOR SECURITY ASSISTANT, Office of Housing, Residence Safety
Boston University
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Posted: 13-May-26
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: 7150603
SENIOR SECURITY ASSISTANT, Office of Housing, Residence Safety
Job Description SENIOR SECURITY ASSISTANT, Office of Housing, Residence Safety
Category Charles River Campus --> Administrative/Support/Clerical Job Location BOSTON, MA, United States Tracking Code 26SRSA0413 Posted Date 12/10/2022 Salary Grade Grade 22 Expected Hiring Range Minimum $18.88 Expected Hiring Range Maximum $18.88
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Type Full-Time/Regular Boston University is seeking customer service-oriented individuals to join the Department of Public Safety, Residence Safety team. In this role, you will interact regularly with students, staff, and guests, serving as a key presence in maintaining a safe and welcoming residential environment by facilitating access control into the dorms on the Charles River Campus. This is an excellent opportunity to secure a full-time position at the University and access a comprehensive benefits package.
Responsibilities include:
Monitor access of residents and guests to large residential buildings on campus, enforcing guest and University policies
Verify guest passes and confiscate misused, damaged, or altered identification.
Respond to emergencies (fire, medical, security) by notifying appropriate authorities.
Communicate incidents via phone or radio and complete detailed Incident and Fire Alarm Reports.
Serve as a front-line representative of the University, providing information and assistance.
Monitor video systems and report suspicious activity or equipment issues.
Attend required training sessions and regularly review operational procedures.
Required Skills
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Strong communication, writing, and customer service skills
Ability to remain alert, attentive, and professional in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
One to three years of experience in a security role or in a public facing/customer service position.
Additional Requirements
Must be willing to work weekends and overnight shifts. (24/7 Operation)
Must be willing to work weekends and overnight shifts (24/7 Operation)
Boston University offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Retirement plan options
Tuition remission/education benefits
Paid holidays
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid intersession time off
Eve and Night shift differential pay (where applicable)
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Required Skills
Job Location: BOSTON, MA Position Type: Full-Time/Regular Salary Grade: $18.88-$18.88
Boston University is no small operation. With over 33,000 undergraduate and graduate students from more than 140 countries, 10,000 faculty and staff, 16 schools and colleges, and 250 fields of study, our two campuses are always humming.