Housing Security Officer

Posting Number

TMP02329PO25

Job Code Title

Security Specialist III

Advertised Title

Housing Security Officer

Campus

Upstate

College/Division

USC Upstate College/Division Level

Department

UPS University Police

Salary

$16 - $18 per hour based on education and experience.

Location of Vacancy

USC Upstate Spartanburg, SC

Part/Full Time

Part Time

Hours per Week

16

Work Schedule

Work nights will be Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 pm to 7:00 am.

Job Search Category

Law Enforcement

About USC

About University of South Carolina

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Benefits for Temporary Positions

The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers temporary employees expected to work at least 30 hours per week health and life insurance, flexible spending accounts and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu.

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

Housing Security Officer
University of South Carolina Upstate
TMP02329PO25
Spartanburg, SC

Reporting to the Assistant Chief of Police, the University Housing Safety Officer monitors the ingress and egress of students and guests in one of two housing units (Palmetto House and Magnolia House) to ensure the safety of our students and University assets. In this position they staff the receiving desk at the front entrance and are responsible for greeting all persons entering the building, verifying persons entering are current residential students or authorized after-hour visitors. They check guests into the facility, answer phones and fill out necessary paperwork. Works closely with Housing and Residential Life Staff to advise of guests overstaying their visits, advise-of abnormal situations, student lockouts or other issues. Contacts University Police for response and support as needed.

• Greet visitors and residents entering the building. Provide friendly, helpful and courteous interactions. Individually welcome each person as they enter the building.
• Verify that students entering the building are residents of a particular residence hall by finding their name on the roster and confirming the sticker placed on their University ID card.
• Check all guests into the building. Ensure guests are accompanied by a current resident of the residence hall and present a valid form of identification. Ensure overnight guests possess an approved overnight guest form. Enter names of guests into the daily log book.
• Write reports as needed.
• Answer telephones and radio communications.
• Contact RA’s or on-duty police officers for lockouts or other student issues or concerns.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
High School diploma or GED. Must possess a valid South Carolina driver’s license with a good driving record. Successful background check is required.

Preferred Qualifications:
Security and safety work experience, especially with student populations 17-25 years old

Job Duties

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

09/15/2025

Proposed End Date

Job Open Date

08/27/2025

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

The application must be completed including all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application.

Quicklink for Posting

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/194090

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

Position Attributes

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety/Security Sensitive or Requires a CDL

No

Hazardous weather category

Non-Essential