Security Officer

Responsibilities

As part of an assigned team, security officers provide general security, personal safety, and customer services to the University community as well as specialized security preserving and protecting University property from theft and vandalism. Officers patrol campus, conduct security inspections, building lockups, and staff the two access kiosks and serve as the first point of contact for vehicular traffic coming onto the main campus. Officers understand access control systems, circulation, and safety systems, and known locations of emergency exits in event of an emergency. Officers staff the control rooms at Firestone and the Art Museum. They actively monitor security access, CCTV, fire, and environmental systems. Officers maintain constant standing and active walking patrol to assist University guests with information and assistance. Officers maintain effective working relationships with all members of the campus community including students, faculty, staff, alumni, docents, and visitors. Officers are aware of and understand all special and general orders about the job. Officers inspect and ensure security and safety and report all deficiencies to their supervisor. Officers are knowledgeable of pedestrian traffic flow, recognize unusual incidents or unwarranted intrusions, and effect prompt and proper requests for assistance when required. They utilize communication means available for reporting purposes, emergency requests, and normal business. They operate departmental vehicles as needed and perform other duties as assigned. Officers respond to incidents, accidents, and other emergencies and are responsible for administering CPR and First Aid. Officers are required to engage in various community-oriented public safety activities. Officers report to a sergeant or supervisor as appropriate to the assigned location.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work on all shifts (standard work week is 40 hours, standard shifts are 8, 10, or 12 hours), during various hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Successfully complete various fitness for duty assessments including: Post offer pre-employment (POPES) medical exam for hire, transfers, promotions, and/or layoff placements N-95 mask fitting Background check
• Physical demands are more than those for sedentary or medium heavy work; must be able to remain on feet for a minimum of eight hours at a time with scheduled breaks
• Position requires moderate physical activity
• Moderate physical activity
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, lift, carry, push, pull, climb, balance, walk, and run
• Must be able to restrain, lift and/or carry adults of varying weights
• Must be able to exert up to thirty pounds of force frequently or constantly lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects
• Must operate a variety of machines and equipment including, but not limited to automobile, office equipment, radio, telephone, etc.
• Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperature and loud noises
• Work involves moderate exposure to hazards and physical risks to personal safety
• Must be physically fit and able to defend one’s self or others from attack or physical assault
• Must have 20-20 or 20-30 vision either naturally or with corrective lenses

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree
• Previous security experience

Benefits

This is a year-round full-time position. Benefits Eligible Yes. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly. If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above. The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.

Probationary Period

This position has a 12-month probationary period. Per the SPFPA contract this position has a 12-month probationary period.

Union Information

This is a unionized position: International Union, Security, Police, and Fire Professional of America (SPFPA).

Salary Range

The starting salary is $23.79/hour = $49,483.20/annual. Per the SPFPA contract this position has a 12-month probationary period.

Essential Services Personnel

This position is considered Essential Services Personnel (see Policy For Detail).

Physical Capacity Exam

This position requires a Physical Capacity Exam.

Valid Driver's License

A valid driver's license is required for this position.

Union Code

The union code for this position is FSO-Security, Police, & Fire Profs.