Dormitory Patrol

About the role

Monitor dormitories, enforce security protocols, and respond to and/or report any unsafe incidents or conditions within Housing and Residential Services.

Responsibilities

• Observe and patrol designated dormitory to prevent/report unlawful entry and vandalism.
• Monitor security cameras, fire and smoke alarms, window locks, and interior and exterior lights.
• Report maintenance/repair needs.
• Respond to incidents of fire, medical emergency, flooding, water discharge, hazardous materials, and other incidents by taking preliminary steps consistent with applicable training and contacting emergency personnel or other responders.
• Monitor two-way radio and respond to calls from the Operations Center and/or supervisor.
• Monitor residents and guests entering buildings and report all trespassers to the MIT Police.
• Approach and interact with students and visitors violating policies, inform them of and direct them to comply with the policies, ask for identification as necessary, and contact MIT Police when required.
• Submit scheduled written, electronic, and oral reports and provide information regarding unusual incidents.
• Perform resident lockouts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisor, colleagues, and customers and to read and understand written directions, safety signage, and other documents.
• Ability to use e-mail, work order tracking software, and other job-specific technology once trained.
• Ability to work independently and/or as a member of a team.

Preferred: One year of relevant experience.

Work conditions

• Ascending multiple levels of stairs.
• Frequent sitting, standing, and walking, often for long periods of time.
• Lifting and/or moving weights of up to 50 pounds.

Schedule

Saturday–Wednesday, 12:00 A.M. to 8:00 A.M. (Thursday and Friday off).

This is an essential position; during emergencies, employees in this title are excused from work only with supervisor authorization, regardless of any public announcement that the Institute is closed.