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STUDENT: Checkpoint Security Officer

  • Minnesota, United States
  • Student Employee

Title: STUDENT: Checkpoint Security Officer
VP Area: CFO
Department: Public Safety
Position Compensation: $15.50 per hour
Location: Main Campus

Who We Are:
Northwestern is a faith-driven community, UNWavering in our Christ-centered principles and identity as those who profess faith in Jesus. Rooted in the unshakable foundation of God’s Word and our calling to impact His world, our mission and vision flow from these core values, expressed through Christ-centered higher education at the University of Northwestern – St. Paul and through gospel outreach and faithfulness with Northwestern Media.

Position Summary:

The Checkpoint Security Officer helps maintain campus safety by monitoring access points, verifying identification, and enforcing security policies. This role also performs basic administrative tasks, while providing a visible presence and reporting concerns to support a secure environment for students, staff, and visitors.

Hours per week: 20

Key Responsibilities:

  • Monitor designated checkpoints, observe and report suspicious activity or safety concerns promptly
  • Verify identification and ensure compliance with campus security policies
  • Assist with basic administrative tasks related to security operations
  • Provide courteous and professional assistance to staff, faculty, students, and guests
  • Perform other duties as requested or assigned

Because our community is a significant part of our mission and the development of our students and listeners, all employees serve as ministers of the gospel of Jesus Christ by actively partnering with the University to disciple students as they grow intellectually and spiritually, and with Northwestern Media to lead people to Christ and nurture believers to maturity in their faith.

Qualifications:

  • Able to interact with a variety of individuals in a professional, tactful and courteous manner
  • Have strong interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Maintain a growing, personal relationship with Jesus Christ, reflect His character in all interactions, and faithfully uphold and embrace Northwestern’s mission, Doctrinal Statement and Declaration of Christian Community 

Key Skills:

• Independent & Teamwork: Capable of working both independently and collaboratively, with minimal supervision.
• Confidentiality: Maintains discretion and handles sensitive information appropriately.
• Organizational Skills: Strong time management and problem-solving abilities; able to prioritize and meet deadlines with attention to detail.
• Technical Proficiency: Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and related software.
• Written & Verbal Communication: Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills. Able to promote Northwestern in a compelling and engaging manner.
• Punctuality & Initiative: Prompt, self-motivated, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment with shifting responsibilities.
• Background Check: Must pass background check as a condition of employment.

Work Environment:
The work environment involves working for a suburban, Christian university or Christian owned and operated radio station alongside those with a demonstrated commitment and personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a commitment to the mission and values of Northwestern, and an agreement to abide by all Northwestern policies.

All applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States as we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa. 

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