Part-Time Security Officer
Fort Valley State University · Fort Valley, GA · 6 mo ago
Information TechnologyPart-time
Duties And Responsibilities
- Projects positive image of the university and Campus Police and Safety Department by maintaining a pleasant and professional demeanor with students, employees, and visitors
- Patrols campus grounds and buildings, checking doors, windows, and gates to ensure they are secure
- Monitors and responds to fire alarms, and checks fire extinguishers
- Contributes to overall safety and security of students and employees by maintaining a uniformed presence and requesting police assistance when needed
- Gives directions, renders assistance, and provides information as requested
- Renders motorist services in the form of jump-starts, assisting in tire changes, and the calling of wreckers as requested
- Responds to incidents requiring documentation after hours, including but not limited to: stuck elevators, minor medical calls, maintenance emergencies, and fire alarms
- Provides walking escorts for any person who requests one from building to building, or to and from parking lots
- Responds to low risk calls for service to assess scene and determine the need for police, fire, or EMS response
- Responds to maintenance emergencies (plumbing, power outage, etc.) after hours to document incident and protect university property until Plant Operations responds
- Locks/unlocks doors as needed on a regular schedule, and as requested by community members
- Works fixed-post positions or reception desks to provide security for buildings, and special events, as needed
- Affords assistance to FVSU police officers as directed within the scope of their ability to do so
- Enforces city and university regulations of a non-law enforcement nature (parking, smoking, etc.)
- Makes written reports regarding suspicious activity, safety hazards, etc.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Education or GED required
- Valid Georgia driver's license and meet driving record criteria established by the Department
- Prior security experience in an educational, medical, or corporate environment is desirable
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent decision-making skills and the ability to think and act quickly
Preferred Qualifications
- Security experience in an educational, medical, or corporate environment
- Experience working on a college campus
- Knowledge Required By The Position
- Ability to work in conjunction with the community in the furtherance of institutional goals, preferably in an educational environment
- Ability to exercise self-restraint and maintain composure under pressure or adverse conditions required
- Ability to operate with limited supervision and maintain efficient, self-directed job functions necessary
- Ability to make sound decisions based on good judgment on a frequent basis
- Skilled in conflict resolution and avoidance, and have exemplary public relations skills