Security Officer

Department : Department of Police and Public Safety (Mason Police)

Classification : GMU Worker

Job Category : Part-Time / Hourly Wage

Job Type : Part-Time

Work Schedule : Days and Nights(20-25 hours / week); Call-Back Hours : Outside of normal working hours

Location : Fairfax Campus Mason Square Campus (Arlington) Sci-Tech Campus (Prince William) and Potomac Science Center (Woodbridge)

Workplace Type : On Site Required

Salary : $19.57 per hour / $39.14 per hour during call-back hours (outside of normal working hours)

Criminal Background Check : Yes

Financial Background Check : Yes

Motor Vehicle Records Check : Yes

About the Department :

The George Mason University Department of Police and Public Safety (Mason Police) invites applications for the part-time position of Security Officer within the Physical Security section of Mason Police. Security Officers support the mission of Mason Police by providing a safe and secure environment for all university employees students and visitors as they pursue their daily work and study activities consistent with the laws of the Commonwealth and the policies of George Mason University.

About the Position :

Security Officers report to the Security Manager available for 20-25 hours per week at Fairfax Arlington Prince William and Woodbridge campus properties. Security Officers are non-sworn University employees who provide exceptional security services with professionalism compassion and dignity while dedicated to excellent customer service and a safe and secure campus.

Responsibilities :

Responsible for providing security services on campus properties 24 hours a day responsibilities of Security Officers include :

• Monitoring University owned or controlled buildings areas and property;
• Performing building lock-downs unlocks fire watches and safety escorts;
• Ensuring academic offices labs and sensitive areas are kept secure;
• Observing and reporting suspicious activity including writing incident reports when necessary; and
• Reporting any problems regarding physical security-related issues hazards and unsafe conditions.

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Instructions to Applicants :

For full consideration applicants must apply for Security Officer at Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information and provide a cover letter and resume.

Posting Open Date : November 21 2025

For Full Consideration Apply by : January 4 2026

Open Until Filled : Yes

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

CCTV,Customer Service,Communication skills,Computer Skills,ICD Coding,Military Experience,Law Enforcement,NIST Standards,Security,DoD Experience,RMF,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1