Part - Time Security Officer

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Campus Security Officer is responsible for the general security of students, faculty, staff, visitors, and property. This is a 24-hour/7-day operation that involves shift work and rotating shifts. This position reports to the Chief of Police or his designee.

Major Duties:

Projects positive image of the university and Campus Police and Safety Department by maintaining a pleasant and professional demeanor with students, employees, and visitors

Patrols campus grounds and buildings, checking doors, windows, and gates to ensure that they are secured. In addition, watches for any signs of fire or safety hazards

Monitors and responds to fire alarms, and checks fire extinguishers

Contributes to overall safety and security of students and employees by maintaining a uniformed presence and requesting police assistance when needed

Gives directions, renders assistance, and provides information as requested

Renders motorist services in the form of jump-starts, assisting in tire changes, and the calling of wreckers as requested

Responds to incidents requiring documentation after hours, including but not limited to: stuck elevators, minor medical calls, maintenance emergencies, and fire alarms

Provides walking escorts for any person who requests one from building to building, or to and from parking lots

Responds to low-risk calls for service to assess scene and determine the need for police, fire, or EMS response

Responds to maintenance emergencies (plumbing, power outage, etc.) after hours to document incident and protect university property until Plant Operations responds

Locks/unlocks doors as needed on a regular schedule, and as requested by community members

Works fixed-post positions or reception desks to provide security for buildings, and special events, as needed

Assists FVSU police officers as directed within the scope of their ability to do so

Enforces city and university regulations of a non-law enforcement nature (parking, smoking, etc.)

Makes written reports regarding suspicious activity, safety hazards, etc.

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications Minimum:

High School Education or GED required

Valid Georgia driver's license and meet driving record criteria established by the Department

Prior security experience in an educational, medical, or corporate environment is desirable

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent decision-making skills and the ability to think and act quickly

Preferred:

Security experience in an educational, medical, or corporate environment

Experience working on a college campus

Knowledge, And Skills Required By The Position

Ability to work in conjunction with the community in the furtherance of institutional goals, preferably in an educational environment

Ability to exercise self-restraint and maintain composure under pressure or adverse conditions required.

Ability to operate with limited supervision and maintain efficient, self-directed job functions necessary.

Ability to make sound decisions based on good judgment on a frequent basis

Skilled in conflict resolution and avoidance, and have exemplary public relations skills

Working conditions:

Work is performed primarily out-of-doors, and may require exposure to extreme weather conditions

Has potential for exposure to potentially dangerous interpersonal situations, necessitating the observance of appropriate safety precautions

Requires weekend, holiday, and shift work

Must fully understand the role of a non-sworn guard in a support role to the FVSU police unit and know when to summon police assistance or fire/EMS help

Physical requirements:

Job may be physically demanding at times and may require physical exertion including bending, reaching, stooping, lifting, pushing, pulling, etc.

Requires long periods of walking, standing, and sitting

Requires the ability to defend oneself or a member of the community in exigent circumstances

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled.

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