PT Security Officer

About the role

To maintain a standard of safety and security for the campus, routinely patrol campus and parking lots, assist community members, and enforce the rules and regulations of Simpson College. This is a 12-month part-time position (generally two to three 8-hour shifts per week, including evenings, nights, and weekends).

Responsibilities

• Secure campus buildings and provide regular foot and/or vehicle patrols of the entire campus, including checking doors, windows, life-safety devices, parking lots, etc. (40%)
• Respond to calls for service, incidents, and emergencies promptly with a focus on customer service. (35%)
• Maintain thorough and accurate duty logs. File incident reports as necessary. (5%)
• Maintain communication with physical plant/custodial staff, housing staff, and co-workers. (5%)
• Monitor surveillance cameras, alarms, and access points to buildings and campus. (5%)
• Attend periodic training and meetings. (10%)

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of first aid and CPR (Simpson can provide training at no cost)
• Comfortable handling confidential information
• Experience using computer programs such as Word, Outlook, Teams, and Excel
• Previous work in security
• Interpersonal/communication skills: above-ordinary courtesy and tact to communicate effectively with diverse individuals in routine, high-stress, and emergency situations; ability to de-escalate emotionally charged situations and to write clearly
• Physical fitness: ability to perform daily activities with endurance and strength, such as standing or walking around buildings, and lifting heavy items
• Problem-solving: ability to find quick solutions to issues, react appropriately in stressful situations, and pay attention to details on rounds and when investigating
• Teamwork: ability to work well in a team or alone and to be dependable
• Knowledge of standard security and safety protocols, legal guidelines, and relevant computer applications; ability to type routine correspondence, forms, and use computer files/programs

Physical requirements

Ability to walk long distances for long periods of time; ability to move swiftly when needed. Some lifting is required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed primarily in an office or campus setting, with occasional travel between buildings and to on- or off-campus meetings or events.
• Frequent sitting, talking, and hearing in meetings, classrooms, and office environments.
• Occasional walking, standing, bending, reaching, or lifting and carrying materials up to 25 pounds (such as files, books, and presentation equipment).
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer, telephone, and other standard office or instructional equipment.
• Visual acuity sufficient to read printed materials, digital screens, and documents.
• May involve extended periods of time at a computer workstation and participation in meetings conducted virtually or in person.
• May occasionally require attendance at evening or weekend events, such as student activities, faculty meetings, or institutional programs.