Security Officer - full time

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas (university buildings, dormitories, parking lots) on foot or in a vehicle to ensure security, and to make presence known in a manner that contributes to the deterrence of security breaches
• Provide escort services for visitors, students, staff, faculty, and individuals responsible for transportation of monies to or from university
• Prepare written and computerized reports of daily activity and incidents occurring in, on or around campus property
• Provide visible patrol and observe and report irregularities, such as fire hazards, leaking water pipes, missing signs, deficient parking lot surface conditions, and security doors left unlocked; sound alarm in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons
• Perform periodic checks of emergency call boxes and/or streetlights to ensure proper functioning; report malfunctions
• Provide visible patrol and examine doors, windows, and gates to determine if they are secure
• Drive university vehicles, providing for the safe and efficient transportation to the university community and visitors
• Provide public assistance when requested, including lockout services and information
• Remains alert for the presence of unauthorized persons or violators, address security breaches and suspicious persons and notifies police authorities as needed
• Participate and pass annual/semi-annual training classes including but not limited to NIMS (National Incident Management System), First Aid/Narcan®, ASP (Armament Systems and Procedures) baton and handcuffing and any computer-based online training
• Perform other duties or assignments as required
• Participate in and promote a culture of continuing quality improvement