Security Officer

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides basic patrol to assigned areas/campus.
• Patrols various college buildings and/or property, which may include a specific location, building, assignment or special event.
• Observes and reports faulty and /or unsafe utility equipment, reports obstructions in street or sidewalks, holes, leaking of faulty utility services or other unusual conditions that might endanger the public’s safety.
• Observes and reports criminal activity and other incidents or conditions that may jeopardize the safety and security of the community.
• Conducts preliminary investigations and assists higher level officer’s in conducting fact-finding investigations or with specific projects.
• May appear in court as a witness regarding various incidents that occur in the College community as necessary.
• Provides directions and other information to College personnel, students, and/or the general public.
• Admits authorized personnel to locked buildings during secure hours.
• Maintains regular radio contact with the dispatch center to receive calls for service, to advise of unusual situations, and to request backup when necessary.
• Completes necessary administrative forms/reports as required.
• Directs traffic, enforces parking regulations, services coin operated parking equipment, and collects special event parking fees.
• Provides assistance to local police agencies during emergencies.
• Furnishes escort service and transports visitors, guests, staff and students as directed; makes authorized off-campus pick-ups and deliveries.
• Maintains regular work schedule of Monday - Friday; 7 am - 3 pm.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Good communication skills, both written and oral.
• Possession of a State of Ohio Security Officer Certification and/or a current cadet in the Cuyahoga Community College Police Academy.
• Valid Ohio Driver’s license.
• Current certifications in First Aid and CPR.
• Must obtain certifications in AED, Awareness of HazMat, Weapons of Mass Destruction, and Personal Awareness Protection Equipment within the first 90 days of employment.
• Skills in keyboarding, basic math and grammar, and basic or standard word processing (MS Word) and/or spreadsheet applications (MS Excel).
• Proficiency with an email software package (MS Outlook) and the Internet.
• Must be able to meet the College insurability requirements.
• Must have sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of a diverse population.
• Must be a citizen of the U.S.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to satisfactorily complete a thorough background clearance, physical examination, polygraph or voice stress analysis and psychological evaluation.

Skills

• Keyboarding.
• Basic math and grammar.
• Basic or standard word processing (MS Word) and/or spreadsheet applications (MS Excel).
• Email software package (MS Outlook).
• The Internet.

Benefits

Full-time AFSCME Bargaining Unit position, Grade 02.

This is a Full-time AFSCME Bargaining Unit position, Grade 02. AFSCME Employees employed with Community College will be considered first for vacant positions.

Pay

Minimum hourly rate $41,204.80/Annually

Schedule

Monday - Friday; 7 am - 3 pm