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Facilities Security - OPS

Employer
University of North Florida
Location
Jacksonville, FL
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Employment Type
Part Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Department

Athletics, Facilities & Operations-OPS

Compensation

$15.00 Hourly

Event Security – Part-Time

University of North Florida – Athletics Department

Position Overview

The University of North Florida is seeking reliable, customer‑focused individuals to join the Athletics Department as Part‑Time Event Security Staff. This role supports the successful execution of sporting events and special events across our athletic facilities by providing guest services, security support, crowd management, and parking assistance.

Event Security staff play a key role in creating a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable environment for all guests, students, athletes, and community members attending UNF events.

Key Responsibilities

Event Operations

  • Work UNF sports games and various special events hosted within athletic facilities.

  • Support event setup, operations, and overall venue flow.

Guest Services

  • Serve as an usher, elevator attendant, ticket scanner, or directional staff member.

  • Provide accurate and friendly information regarding venue layout, seating, services, and event procedures.

  • Assist guests with questions, directions, and general event inquiries.

Security & Crowd Management

  • Monitor assigned areas to ensure safety and compliance with facility policies.

  • Support crowd movement, access control, and general situational awareness.

  • Report incidents, concerns, or emergencies to supervisors or appropriate personnel.

Parking & Access Support

  • Assist with parking operations during events as needed.

  • Help direct vehicles and guests to designated areas in an efficient and safe manner.

Work Schedule
  • Part‑time; hours vary based on UNF athletic schedules and event needs.

  • Must be available in evenings, weekends, and during major campus events.

Required Qualifications

Strong customer service and communication skills.

Ability to work in a fast‑paced, public‑facing environment.
-Comfortable standing for long periods and working both indoors and outdoors.

Ability to remain professional and calm in large‑crowd settings.

Previous event or security experience is helpful but not required.

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator

The holder of this position is responsible for any NCAA and Atlantic Sun Conference bylaws and guidelines that a member of the UNF Athletic Compliance Department provides in addition to all UNF regulations. The individual must also assure that NCAA, Conference and UNF regulations are followed to the best of their knowledge and any violations thereof are reported to UNF Athletic Compliance.

Equal Opportunity

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.

Carnegie

UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.

Organization

Mission Statement

Our student-centered mission is to create the next generation of thinkers, leaders, and problem solvers with the knowledge and experience to uniquely change the world. 

Vision Statement

University of North Florida will be the higher education nexus where diverse students, faculty, and organizations from around the world collaborate to creatively innovate for the advancement of society.

Values

We achieve excellence in all we do; we are an institution of uncompromising character; we lead with humility, humanity and integrity.

 

Integrity – We do the right thing for the right reason at the right time.

Respect – We treat everyone with kindness, we are informed by the perspectives of other, and we draw strength from our differences.

Accountability – We are responsible for how the outcomes of our actions affect others and our environment. 

Innovation – We harness creativity and talent to turn challenges into opportunities and problems into solution in a uniquely UNF way.

 

Strategic Goal

University of national prominence and distinction with North Florida as our catalyst and student success as our mantra.  Learn more about UNF’s 2020-2025 Strategic Plan.

Statement of Unity

UNF stands in unity and solidarity with all members of our community, regardless of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, or veteran status. We are proud of the diversity in our students, faculty and staff.

We strongly condemn acts of hate and bigotry as antithetical to the university's core values of mutual respect and civility. Actions and words that seek to deny human beings full membership in the broader moral community on the basis of arbitrary characteristics are intolerable. We stand opposed to violence in language or in action, and we see these as a threat to the mission of UNF as a public university that is committed to intellectual and cultural growth and civic awareness.

We pledge to stand with and for those who are the most vulnerable members of our community and to take actions that help our students and fellow employees feel safe and know that they are safe. We affirm UNF's unreserved commitment to student success within a diverse, supportive campus culture. We seek to embody the ideals of a free and democratic society, and we fully support and value each member of our community.

 

Company info
Telephone
9046202710
Location
1 UNF Drive
Jacksonville
FL
32224
United States

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