Event Security Officer

Essential Duties

• Control access by ensuring all visitors/staff are properly wearing a valid credential while in secure areas.
• Investigate and/or report hazards, unusual or suspicious circumstances to appropriate unit for correction or follow-up action; maintain contact with campus police.
• Check doors and windows of buildings to ensure they are tightly closed and locked; keep notes in written log of any unlocked doors/windows; submit information to supervisor, which may include overnight shifts.
• Observe activity and traffic in assigned area to enforce university rules/regulations; alert visitors of violations.
• Patrol assigned areas on foot, checking for fire, vandalism, suspicious activity and hazards.
• Unlock buildings/doors after checking identification & compliance with departmental and university policies.
• Aid any persons in building or on grounds needing directions or campus information.
• Escort people/property to desired destination when monies, documents or safety of property or persons are a concern.
• Respond to alarms and dispatched calls; decide what actions to take based on situation, facts known and position limitations.
• Complete and submit incident reports on all observed incidents.
• May assist law enforcement officers with crowd control, parking and surveillance at all sizes of events.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic security, crowd management, event operations and fire inspection procedures.
• Knowledge of proper radio procedures.
• Skill in both verbal and written communication with ability to deescalate conflicts.
• Skill in observing situations and decision making.
• Skill in dealing with the public and providing high levels of customer service.
• Skill in preparing reports and proofreading documents.