Wayne State University·Detroit, Michigan
The Building Monitor provides security by monitoring individuals entering WSU buildings during business hours. They assist in maintaining order and directing students, staff, and visitors while keeping disruptive individuals out.
Building Monitor Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Building Monitor at its Detroit campus location.
Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education.
Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.
Essential functions (job duties): Essential Functions The monitor provides an extra sense of security to an assigned area on campus, through checking (watching)people entering WSU buildings during normal business hours.
Monitors will usually be in a uniform identifying them as a part of the Wayne State Police department (but non-sworn).
Monitors assist in keeping the normal flow of business by directing and assisting, students, staff, and visitors.
They are essential in keeping disruptive persons out and non-WSU personnel away from the buildings.
Monitors are equipped with a police radio to call police personnel to assist with escorting disruptive individuals.
Monitors are staged just inside of building entrances (at a station, which also contains a telephone).
Monitors may also have extra information at hand about the staff/offices belonging in that building.
Education: High School diploma Due to the nature of the position, many monitors are usually retired police personnel or possess an extensive background in private security. School/College/Division: H46 - Public Safety Primary department: H4602 - Public Safety Employment type: Temporary Employee Job type: Full Time Job category: Staff/Administrative Funding/salary information: Compensation type: Hourly Wage
$15.00 Job openings: Number of openings: 1 Reposted position: No Background check requirements: University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required. Equal employment opportunity statement: Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, height, weight, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The university welcomes applications from persons with disabilities and veterans. Wayne State is an equal opportunity employer.
A high school diploma is required for this position. Candidates with a background in law enforcement or private security are preferred.
Market context
Building Monitor positions in Michigan are often tied to school safety, student supervision, and day-to-day facility oversight, so demand tends to follow district staffing needs and local safety priorities. These roles can be competitive because employers often prefer candidates with law enforcement or private security experience, even when a high school diploma is the minimum requirement. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to save research time, and tailor your application to highlight any supervision, de-escalation, or security-related experience.
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