Security Officer

About the role

The successful candidate will serve as a uniformed Safety and Security Officer and dispatcher at Husson University, ensuring the comfort, safety, and security of students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Responsibilities include high-visibility patrols, CCTV and radio monitoring, enforcement of university rules and regulations, coordination with law enforcement, and emergency response.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt, courteous services to students, staff, and visitors.
• Work a full-time schedule, including evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays as necessary; cover shifts due to absences or unforeseen circumstances.
• Attend and complete all departmental and university training requirements, including CPR/AED certification.
• Maintain knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies and procedures.
• Perform lead Security Officer duties in the absence of a supervisor.
• Maintain awareness of campus property, life safety systems, and emergency plans, including proper use of fire extinguishers.
• Uphold confidentiality of all departmental and university information.
• Wear the issued uniform and maintain all duty equipment.
• Monitor and operate a two-way radio using proper protocol to maintain FCC and NIMS compliance.
• Patrol university property to prevent and detect intrusion, theft, and life safety concerns.
• Provide safety and traffic control during campus events.
• Ensure all doors and buildings are properly secured and resolve safety concerns noted during shifts.
• Monitor and regulate building systems, including boilers and refrigeration units.
• Monitor CCTV and review footage for security and investigations.
• Answer telephone calls, take messages, and provide information.
• Enforce university rules and regulations, including issuing parking tickets.
• Escort students, staff, faculty, and visitors as needed.
• Investigate suspicious activity, security issues, and criminal incidents.
• Gather and process evidence, documenting incidents in verbal and written reports.
• Respond to accidents, medical emergencies, disturbances, and other emergencies; provide First Aid and CPR.
• Write technical reports to document incidents, investigations, and daily activities.
• Coordinate emergencies until a supervisor arrives on scene.
• Contact the Associate Vice President of Security or designee during emergencies.
• Liaise with local police and fire departments as needed.
• Escort and remove undesirable persons from campus.
• Apprehend suspects and use approved restraint techniques, including pepper spray, baton, and handcuffs.
• Maintain a daily dispatch log of calls, events, and activities.
• Create digital and hard-copy documents and forms as needed.
• Perform daily inventory of first responder keycards and maps.
• Maintain working knowledge of all safety and security systems and technology platforms.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent required.
• At least 6 months of security, military, or law enforcement experience preferred.
• Attention to detail and ability to respond promptly and professionally.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and follow up as needed.
• Clear command of the English language and ability to complete computer-generated reports.
• Ability to remain calm, display good judgment, and resolve problems effectively.
• Ability to follow directions and interact professionally with students, staff, and visitors.
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team and with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of departmental and university information.
• Ability to safely operate motorized vehicles, bicycles, and other department-owned equipment.
• Valid Maine driver’s license.
• Certification or ability to be certified in First Aid, CPR/AED, and other assigned equipment.