Security Officer

Security Officer

The OCOM Facilities Department seeks a service-oriented Security Officer to perform prescribed duties both at a fixed post, and to patrol all assigned campus areas. Works closely with the Director of Facilities to ensure a safe and secure campus, while interacting with all Campus Students, Faculty, Staff and Visitors.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Rounds the OCOM campus to ensure a safe environment for college students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• Maintains friendly, efficient, positive customer service demeanor towards co-workers and members of the OCOM Community.
• Monitors CCTV and observers for criminal activity or suspicious circumstances in the form of persons, places or things. If suspicious circumstances are noted, calls for police assistance immediately and remains in the area to guide or assist the responding officer.
• Creates a sense of safety and security on OCOM Campus
• Takes all necessary measures to reduce opportunity for criminal activity and the commission of crime within the College
• Cooperates with and assists State, Municipal and other public agencies as required, both Police and Fire
• Assists all persons seeking directions, information, or assistance.
• Observes all infractions of College rules and regulations that may cause harm to persons or property
• Demonstrates the ability to follow departmental policies and procedures.
• Contributes to campus safety performing escorts and motorists assists
• Writes reports and maintains appropriate documentation, conduct follow-up investigations, including daily security reports; inspects public safety equipment; and monitors radio transmissions and responds to ongoing incidents concerning the safety and security of the campus community
• Knowledge of how the campus Clery Act works and reports within that framework
• Knowledge of or the ability to learn quickly, using OCOM technologies and adapt innovative organizational practices.
• Serve as liaison between campus and off-campus emergency services
• Interviews persons involved or witness incidents/crimes committed on campus
• Performs other duties as assigned.