Safety Services Officer

Major functions:

• Provides for the protection and welfare of students and employees. Enforces campus rules, policies, and parking regulations. Remains alert to emergency situations and provides first-line response, emergency management, and/or referral, if required, to local law enforcement

Responsibilities and duties (including but not limited to):

• Patrols assigned area on foot, in an institutional motor vehicle, or other specialized vehicle to ensure personal, building, and equipment security
• Responds to criminal activity (or to reports of) and to first aid-level medical needs of the campus community
• Complete detailed professional incident reports
• Watches for and reports irregularities such as security breaches, facility and safety hazards, and emergency situations; contacts emergency responders such as police, fire, and/or ambulance personnel as required
• Provides escort services for students, staff, and faculty as necessary; provides other public assistance such as lockout services, jump-starts, and routine information
• Remains alert for the presence of unauthorized persons
• Patrols and monitors assigned parking areas and/or parking garages to provide public security and assistance
• Examines doors, windows, and gates to ensure security; uses university keys to open and close buildings
• Completes daily assignments to support department activities and operations
• Inspects fire safety and alarm equipment
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position

Relationships:

• Reports directly to the Director of Safety Services

Qualifications:

• Ability to successfully conduct security patrols without direct supervision
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to complete routine paperwork
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle
• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures
• Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and customer service orientation
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Knowledge of policies and procedures
• Ability to work independently and confront others in a professional and polite manner
• Ability to understand, follow, and enforce safety codes, regulations, and procedures
• Skill in providing protection services to individuals on campus
• Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel

Minimum job requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED

Conditions of employment:

• Possession of a valid driver’s license
• Clean driving record
• Pass a criminal background check and drug test

Working conditions and physical efforts:

• Work environment involves exposure to hazards or physical risks
• Work may involve being exposed to all weather conditions and changing temperatures for extended periods
• Physically capable of running and defending self or others
• Must be able to carry/drag heavy objects
• Frequently lifting or carrying up to, but not limited to,150 pounds

Work hours: 2nd Shift, 3:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

Days off: Discussed during the interview

Pay: Hourly wages discussed during interview

To Apply: Email resume to Trent.Wise@jfs.ohio.gov with “UNOH – Safety” in the subject line.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Lima, OH 45805 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lima, OH 45805: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person