Security Officer (PT)

Security Officer

Join a team dedicated to community, learning, and integrity while playing a vital role in creating a safe and welcoming environment for students, employees, and visitors. In this position, you will help secure OTECH's premises and personnel by actively patrolling campus facilities, monitoring surveillance equipment, and conducting building inspections. Reporting to the Security/Emergency Manager, you will serve as a trusted resource who supports campus safety, contributes to a culture of continuous learning and preparedness, and upholds the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in every interaction.

Essential Functions

1. Performs regular patrols of college property to secure and monitor buildings and grounds.

2. Performs routine opening and closing of buildings.

3. Opens facilities for special functions, and provides security as needed.

4. Responds to emergencies, administers first aid, investigates incidents and completes detailed reports on activities.

5. Remains vigilant for criminal activity and coordinates with the Ogden Police department regarding criminal matters.

6. Conducts periodic checks of college buildings and equipment.

7. Interacts with campus visitors and staff to provide assistance as needed.

8. Monitors surveillance cameras and access controls.

9. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education and experience requirements:

1. Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent; a valid Utah driver license; a favorable background check; and be eligible to obtain a Utah security license.

2. Previous experience in security, law enforcement, military, or related field is preferred but not required.

3. Firearms training and proficiency is a plus.

4. Spanish-speaking proficiency desirable.

Note: Ogden Weber Technical College will provide all training, licensing, and uniform.

Physical requirements:

• Climbing: Includes ladders, scaffolding, ramps, poles, etc.

• Stooping: Bending downward and forward at the waist. Requires full use of lower extremities and back muscles.

• Kneeling: Resting on knee or knees.

• Crouching: Bending downward and forward at the leg and spine.

• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

• Standing: For extended time periods.

• Walking: Especially for long distances.

• Pushing: Using upper body to press against something with steady force.

• Pulling: Using upper body to draw, drag, haul, or tug objects.

• Lifting: Occurs frequently and requires substantial use of upper body and back muscles.

• Finger Dexterity: Using primarily just the fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers together.

• Grasping: Using fingers and palm on an object.

• Talking: Especially where one must frequently convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.

• Average Hearing: Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.

• Repetitive Motions: Movements frequently and regularly required using the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

• Average Visual Abilities: Average, ordinary, visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or products, or operate machinery.

• Physical Strength: Medium Work; exerting up to 50 lbs. occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. frequently, and 10 lbs. constantly.

Additional Information

Working hours: Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday 3:00pm-10:30pm

Conditional offer: A conditional offer of employment will be made pending satisfactory completion of a background investigation.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

An Equal Opportunity Employer