What are the responsibilities and job description for the Event Safety/Security Officer Lead position at University of Idaho?
Event Safety/Security Officer Lead
Posting Number: SP004812P
Division/College: DFA Operations
Department: Security
Location: Moscow
Posting Context Statement:
Position Overview:
This position implements university safety and security policies to create a safe and secure environment for the university community both day-to-day and during event operations. They also play a key role in establishing and strengthening relationships with on-campus and off-campus stakeholders through providing exemplary customer service. This position also provides shift leadership for security services on campus and at events.
This is an essential position that may be called upon in the event of an emergency and/or university closure.
Duties may include:
- Supervise staff during major university events
- Lead regular briefings and training sessions, review security reports, assist in hiring personnel
- Manage security equipment and vehicle maintenance
- Provide security services, including Safe Walks, extra patrols and building lockouts
- Maintain daily activity log and promptly report emergencies to university, city and state officials
- Conduct patrols and provide event-related security services
- Other duties as assigned
Required Experience:
- One year as a safety/security officer
- Working in a team environment to accomplish shared goals
- Using principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation
- Security experience during events that require screening for entry
Required Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Required Other:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be able to work a non-standard schedule to meet the needs of the department
- Must possess a valid drivers license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles
- Possess a First Aid and CPR certification or be able to acquire one within three months of hire
Additional Preferred:
- Knowledge of safety and security operations best practices, including patrol and security methods and procedures
- Demonstrated competence with written and verbal communications
Demonstrated experience:
- Supervising security staff at large events that require screening
- Training employees
- With conflict management and resolution
- Using customer service skills
- Working with occasional exposure to dissatisfied or belligerent individuals
- Using interpersonal skills with tact, patience, and courtesy
- Thinking clearly and logically, using sound judgement and making rapid and logical decisions in emergencies
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
Must be able to:
- Move around and between venues throughout the workday
- Carry, lift or otherwise move items weighing up to 40 pounds occasionally
- Bend, stoop, shovel and be comfortable working at significant heights
- Traverse any part of campus including asphalt, sidewalks, grass, dirt, playgrounds, etc.
- Sit and stand for extended periods of time
- Work in inclement weather conditions
Degree Requirement:
N/A: No degree requirement
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: $25/hr or higher depending on experience
Type of Appointment: _of_Appointment
FTE:
1
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding:
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 03/31/2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:
To receive first consideration, please submit a letter of qualification, current resume, and references (last 3 supervisors) no later than April 14, 2025.
In your letter of qualification, using details and examples, please address all of the required and preferred qualifications for this position and how your experience and skills align.
If you would like to see the full job description, please contact Christy Day at cday@uidaho.edu.
Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement:
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/47847
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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