Security Officer

Responsibilities

• Protects Columbia University personnel and facilities against the hazards of fire, accidents, and vandalism.
• Maintains law and order, and enforces all regulations, including those in the manual for Security Officers.
• Patrols as assigned and seeks out and takes preventive action against existing hazards or conditions which may cause injury, damage or interference with the usual operation, and reports same immediately.
• Guides visitors in a courteous manner and assists as directed.
• Returns lost or found articles to Public Safety Office.
• Aids ill or injured persons in obtaining care and treatment, and reports such event immediately by radio or telephone and on proper report forms.
• Maintains order on post and makes request for necessary assistance from law enforcement agencies.
• Makes court appearances as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma and/or its equivalent required.
• Candidates given a tentative/conditional job offer must possess and maintain a valid NYS Guard License as a requirement.
• NYS Dept. of State's 8-hour mandated certificate of training required and must be completed annually by all active members through the Public Safety training team.
• The incumbent should be able to engage in strenuous physical activity, including climbing stairs, as well as standing or sitting for long periods of time.
• The incumbent must also be willing and able to perform duty in inclement weather conditions.
• Ability to write legible reports, use a portable radio, and use judgment that is sound and proper when addressing emergency situations.

Qualifications

Must be physically fit and able to pass a physical exam.

Skills

None specified.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training.

Schedule

Standard Work Schedule.