Security Officer - Student Services

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Write reports of any irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the locations of all departments, buildings, and access routes.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the operation of the camera system, fire alarm, portable radios, and other equipment as deemed necessary.
• Maintain knowledge of Mid-Pacific Institute's emergency response plans and respond accordingly to any emergency or unusual situation.
• Check vehicles in school parking lots for authorized parking decals. Issue parking violation warnings and tags when necessary.
• Warn and enforce persons for infractions or violations, escort violators from premises, and call appropriate authorities when necessary.
• Call emergency first responders (i.e., police, fire, ambulance) in cases of emergency, such as fire or the presence of unauthorized persons.
• Maintain a log of all found property turned over to Security. Log and track found property until final disposition.
• Communicate emergency, safety, suspicious, criminal activities to the appropriate administrator or supervisor promptly.
• Communicate verbally and in writing (log sheet) regarding incidents occurring during the shift.
• Prepare and distribute reports to Deans, Principals, and President, as needed.
• Inventory and requisition supplies (parking passes, locks).
• Navigate school websites for students and other information.
• Log retrieve, and store lost and found items from campus grounds.
• Monitor email accounts daily.
• May need to carry a business mobile phone during on-duty hours to respond to student and faculty needs.
• Coordinate and distribute student parking sign-ups, and decals, prepared documents, email students, and collect payments.
• Drive injured students to class or other required locations in the golf cart.
• Perform other related duties as requested by the deans, Assistant Principal, Principal, and Damon Hall staff.

Health and Safety

• Participate in the development of a safe and healthy workplace.
• Comply with the instructions given for their own safety and health and that of others, in adhering to safe work procedures.
• Report any injury, hazard or illness immediately, to their Supervisor and Human Resources.
• Identify, assess if necessary, and control hazards within area of responsibility.
• Maintain relevant knowledge of safety laws.
• Mandatory reporting of sexual abuse to law enforcement or child protective services, and Human Resources.

Professional Competencies

• Demonstrating Professional Body of Knowledge.
• Professional as a Learner.
• Fostering Effective Relationships.
• Establishing an Inclusive Environment.
• Professional as a Leader.

Qualifications

• Effective written and oral communication skills in the English language.
• Ability to provide information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, text, computer and other related technology, email, public address system, or in person.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification is required for the position and must be obtained in the initial probationary period.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate information to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
• Strong interpersonal skills including staff, faculty, and community/customer relations.
• Valid Hawaii Driver's License and clean traffic abstract.
• Exemplary professional image and attitude.
• Ability to maintain poise and self-control under stressful situations when dealing with the public, faculty, staff, and students.
• Must clear the drug screening, physical, and fingerprint/background check requirements.
• The job requires someone with critical thinking skills who can quickly observe a situation and make the appropriate response.
• Good working knowledge of management practices so they can efficiently perform the job.
• Professionalism to handle incidents of verbal, abusive, and threatening behavior.
• Awareness of when to act on his/her initiative and when to seek appropriate advice and guidance.

Work Schedule

• Full-time
• Student Services Security Officers are regularly scheduled to work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.
• Schedule assignments may change to meet the security needs of the campus.

Education and Experience

• A high school degree.
• Prior experience as a security officer, police officer, or Military Police preferred.

Physical Demands

• Spend long periods of time standing and walking.
• Frequently stand throughout the day and at times for extended periods of time; sit in a normal seated position reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction throughout the day and at times for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to run in the event of an emergency situation.
• Respond and/or act quickly to urgent calls by foot/cart.
• Occasionally bend, lift and carry up to 40 lbs.
• Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with the whole hand(s) or arm(s).
• Must be able to open and secure numerous doors with the use of keys, latches and other security devices.
• See and hear within normal parameters and possess the ability to move about with little to no difficulty.
• Must be able to hear and respond to portable two-way radio, telephone, and alarm or other security systems.

Mental Demands

• On a daily basis must frequently problem solve, make timely and proper emergency decisions, interpret data, organize, speak, resolve conflicts, write, plan, and clearly communicate.

EQUIPMENT USE

• Telephone, fire alarm panels, camera surveillance systems, computers, printers, two-way radio, golf cart or another vehicle, well versed with computers, and operating different systems.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Outdoor- frequently
• Wet, cold and hot temperatures - frequently
• Long periods of standing and walking frequently
• Loud noise- occasionally