General Description:

The Security Officer is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for residents, guests, customers, and employees by patrolling (either in the patrol vehicle or on foot or bike) and monitoring premises, identifying, anticipating, and resolving security issues.

Essential Functions:

• Ensure safe practices are maintained on campus
• Respond to medical emergencies, provide basic first aid and request medical resources (i.e. ambulance) when required
• Ensure that driver checklists are completed and filed with security by drivers
• Sign in and out keys for driver vehicles
• Performs exterior property patrols responsible for detecting security of doors (CALV & NPI), suspicious behavior and preventing vandalism, thefts, or other criminal behavior.
• Escort trespassing individuals off property when necessary
• Greet guests with a friendly demeanor, announce visitors when needed, and guide access to all persons on the property
• Complete and maintain all required reports (DARs, incident reports, maintenance reports, etc.) promptly, legibly, accurately, thoroughly, neatly, and with correct grammar and spelling
• Use independent judgment and discretion to perform routine and non-routine activities and handle unruly or trespassing public while maintaining a professional demeanor
• Maintain custody of the assigned patrol phone while on duty and respond to all calls
• Maintain constant mental alertness and attention to detail while performing all assigned functions
• Available for varied shifts, including weekends & holidays.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma. At least one (1) year of professional security experience within the last year. Bilingual English (mandatory) & Spanish (preferred).

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

The following physical demands and working conditions represent those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. It may require weekend and/or evening work.

Sitting

Walking

Crouching/Bending/Stooping

Reaching

Grasping

Pushing/Pulling

Ability to see

Ability to hear

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Ability to work in all weather conditions

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of the principles of effective communication, including writing clearly and accurately. Knowledge of procedures in case of emergencies. Knowledge of legal guidelines for area security and public safety.

Skilled in oral and written communication.

Ability to communicate to various audiences (internal and external) to convey information effectively, persuasively, and accurately. Must multi-task, maintain high professionalism, and remain calm under pressure—the ability to exercise judgment in evaluating situations and use independent judgment.