Part Time Campus Safety Officer

Wingate University is a teaching-focused institution serving more than 3,600 students across two campuses. Located on a beautiful 500+ acre main campus, Wingate offers a close-knit, supportive community where employees can grow, contribute, and thrive. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, Wingate is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and welcomes applicants who are excited to join our mission and make an impact. Learn more at University in Charlotte, NC | Quick Facts About Wingate. The mission of Wingate University is to develop educated, ethical and productive global citizens. Following its Judeo-Christian heritage, the university seeks to cultivate the following in its students: Faith, Knowledge and Service.  The University’s Mission statement can be found here.

Part-Time Campus Safety Officer

Position Description – Parking Enforcement and Transportation

Position Summary:

The Part-Time Campus Safety Officer is responsible for supporting the safety and security mission of the university by providing parking enforcement, transportation services, and general campus safety functions. Officers promote a safe, welcoming, and service-oriented environment while enforcing campus parking regulations, assisting students, faculty, staff, and visitors, and responding to routine safety concerns.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Parking Enforcement

• Patrol campus parking lots and roadways by foot, golf cart, or patrol vehicle.
• Enforce university parking regulations in a fair, consistent, and professional manner.
• Issue parking citations for violations in accordance with university policies.
• Monitor reserved, handicap-accessible, visitor, fire lane, and service vehicle parking areas.
• Report abandoned, disabled, or illegally parked vehicles.
• Assist with parking during campus events, athletic competitions, commencement, and special activities.
• Direct vehicle and pedestrian traffic during periods of heavy congestion.
• Document parking violations and maintain accurate enforcement records.
• Assist in identifying parking concerns and recommend improvements.

Transportation Duties

• Provide safe transportation for students, faculty, staff, and authorized visitors using department vehicles.
• Transport students requiring assistance due to illness, injury, or emergency situations when appropriate.
• Assist stranded motorists with approved services such as vehicle unlocks or jump-starts, when authorized by department policy.
• Conduct routine inspections of transportation vehicles before and after each shift.
• Report vehicle maintenance concerns promptly.
• Maintain transportation logs and documentation.

Hours of assignment are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm.  

Benefits & Employee Experience:

Wingate University is committed to supporting employees both personally and professionally through a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative campus community. Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement plan with institutional contribution; paid time off and holidays; tuition benefits for employees and eligible dependents; and access to campus facilities, wellness resources, and professional development opportunities.

Application Instructions:

Thank you for your interest in joining the Wingate University community. Please complete all sections of the application and upload all required documents. A résumé is required for all positions, and a curriculum vitae (CV) is requested for faculty roles or other positions where applicable.

Special Instructions:

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In compliance with applicable law and University policies, Wingate University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation or gender identity), age, genetic information, disability and veteran status and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.  At this time, we are currently seeking candidates with legal authorization to work in the U.S.