Security Officer

Summary of Responsibilities

• Provide a security presence at campus.
• Patrol campus premises to detect and prevent disruptions and / or criminal offenses.
• Monitor Emergency Call Box Phones and Security Cameras to detect criminal offenses and / or emergency situations.
• Monitor entrance and departures of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
• Respond to emergencies to provide necessary assistance to employees, students, volunteers, and visitors.
• Contact police or fire departments in cases of emergency.
• Complete an Incident Report after any criminal offense has been reported, after an injury to any person on campus, after any damage to property on campus, after any suspicious incident, and after any event that requires notification. The Incident Report should be submitted to the Director of Security.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a genuine interest in the security of the students and the campus.
• Bachelor degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years in law enforcement or related field.
• Physical ability to perform related tasks.
• Proven ability to communicate on various levels.
• Able to defuse and deescalate conflict.
• Current firearms qualification.
• CPR and 1st Aid Certification preferred.

Physical Demands

• Good physical condition is required.

Direct Reports

This position is not a team lead for any Highlands College teammates.