SECURITY OFFICER

Job Summary : Responsible for enforcing all laws, rules and policies authorized by the Safety and Security Department.

Duties / Responsibilities :

• Enforces all authorized laws, rules, and regulations.
• Transports students in company vehicle.
• Patrols assigned areas and remains alert for disturbances, fires, safety hazards, traffic violators, suspicious acts and / or persons, and other unusual conditions.
• Aids and assists visitors, students, and staff.
• Maintains Student Accountability logs for students entering / exiting the center
• Performs building security and safety checks.
• Conducts approved searches and Safety & Health inspections of visitors, staff and students as necessary.
• Receives complaints and makes appropriate preliminary investigations.
• Provides escort service as directed.
• Investigates vehicular accidents at center.
• Issues visitor passes and temporary vehicle permits.
• Participates in the disciplinary process as established at the center, including zero tolerance for violence and drugs.
• Attend training as required.
• May provide temporary coverage in student occupied areas such as the dormitories and recreation areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications :

Minimum : High school graduate or equivalent. Valid State Driver's License.

Preferred : Three to six months' experience in a security or work-related capacity, Class B License with passenger / air brake endorsement preferred.

Knowledge : Knowledge of crowd control techniques preferred. Knowledge of law enforcement procedures preferred. Possess a valid state driver's license. Ability to obtain a bus driver's license. Must maintain CPR / FA Certification. Familiarity with problems of underprivileged, minority groups, especially youth. Good writing skills. Excellent communication skills.

Physical Requirements :

Frequently

Sitting

Standing

Seeing

Hearing

Speaking

Occasionally

Walking

Bending

Stooping

Squatting

Flexibility

Seldom

Climbing

Lifting 50 pounds

Carrying

Kneeling

Pushing / Pulling

Running

Driving

Environmental Demands :

Equipment : Ability to operate office equipment

Work Alone : Occasionally works alone

Work With Others : 85% of time spent working and interacting with team and other departments

Reading : Ability to read at a college level

Writing : Ability to write at a college level

Salary Description

18.00 Per Hour