Temporary - Property Security Officer for Student Affairs

About the role

The Property Security Officer for Student Affairs will provide security services to FSU residential communities and the Rudolph Jones Student Center. This position operates within the Fayetteville State University Department of Police and Public Safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide security services to FSU residential communities and the Rudolph Jones Student Center.
• Patrol campus buildings and parking lots and report security violations.
• Foot patrol internal and external campus buildings to ensure the protection of university property.
• Complete weekly lights-out checks and submit to the supervisor.
• Answering fire and trouble alarms when needed in campus buildings.
• Vehicle patrol on all campus property and parking lots while reporting issues, violations, and suspicious incidents to the on-duty police supervisor.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, by clearly communicating on a mobile and handheld radio and by completing written reports.
• Respond to calls for service from community members on a regular basis and provide verbal responses to their requests.
• Explain policies to university community members and visitors when required.
• Demonstrate the ability to relate and interact with members of the department, university and community groups as required.
• Operate a variety of machines and equipment including automobiles, office equipment, radio, telephone.
• Operate low-speed vehicles (LSVs), Bicycles, or any other equipment assigned in order to assist in performing their essential job functions.
• Work flexible shifts on any day of the week that includes holidays or weekends to assist with operational and special event assignments.
• Must have the ability to drive a state vehicle in all weather conditions.
• Traverse in and move about in buildings, around campus, up and down hills and stairs, checking buildings and doors.
• Physical awareness and alert of surroundings at all times for security breaches.
• Ability to use a mobile and handheld radio.
• Must stand or remain in a stationary position at a security post, inside and outside in all types of weather for up to 3-4 hours.
• Work flexible shifts on any day of the week that includes holidays or weekends to assist with operational and special event assignments.
• This position is essential and is required to report for duty during inclement weather, natural disasters and other emergency conditions, and during campus closings.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalency and demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Maintain an acceptable driving record, preferably five or more years of driving experience with no more than one minor at fault accident or violation in the past three years.
• Ability to sit or stand for an extended period of time.
• Ability to operate a variety of machines and equipment including automobiles, office equipment, radio, telephone.
• Ability to operate low-speed vehicles (LSVs), Bicycles, or any other equipment assigned in order to assist in performing their essential job functions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are necessary to effectively deal with university students, faculty, staff and the public.
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to understand verbal and written direction, maintain a professional demeanor and restraint at all times, which includes stressful situations.
• Ability to work independently in absence of a supervisor, be able to make observations and write clear, concise, accurate reports containing acceptable content with proper grammar and punctuation reflecting these observations.
• Ability to interact with the general public, students, staff and faculty in a collaborative manner.
• Must be able to work ALL shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime shifts.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience as a property security officer.
• Security experience, particularly in a campus environment, is preferred.

Skills

• Communication skills.
• Technical knowledge.
• Decision-making skills.
• Physical demands.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$17.25 - $18.00 Per Hour

Schedule

Rotating Shifts, to include days, evening, and night shifts; weekends, overtime, and holiday work required.