Security Officer

Description:

Job Summary: Responsible for enforcing all laws, rules and policies authorized by the Safety and Security Department and supplying transportation services to students and performing general maintenance duties throughout the center.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Transports students in company vehicle.
• Patrols assigned areas and remains alert for disturbances, fires, safety hazards, traffic violators, suspicious acts and/or persons, and other unusual conditions.
• Aids and assists visitors, students, and staff.
• Maintains Student Accountability logs for students entering / exiting the center
• Conducts approved searches and Safety & Health inspections of visitors, staff and students as necessary.
• Provides escort service as directed.
• Issues visitor passes and temporary vehicle permits.
• Transport students by automobile to various vocational sites, medical centers, recreational activities, courts, etc.
• Inspects vehicles and reports any mechanical issues.
• May supervise students on various activities, such as recreation, medical appointments, shopping trips, etc.
• Maintains the cleanliness of all Center vehicles.
• Attend training as required.
• May provide temporary coverage in student occupied areas such as the dormitories and recreation areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum: High school graduate or equivalent. Must possess a valid drivers license and qualify for company sponsored vehicle insurance. Must have or immediately seek CDL/ Passenger bus endorsement.

Preferred: Three to six months experience in a security or work-related capacity, Class B License with passenger/air brake endorsement preferred.

Knowledge: Knowledge of crowd control techniques preferred. Knowledge of law enforcement procedures preferred. Possess a valid state drivers license. Ability to obtain a bus drivers license. Must maintain CPR/FA Certification. Familiarity with problems of underprivileged, minority groups, especially youth. Good writing skills. Excellent communication skills.

Physical Requirements:

Frequently

Sitting

Standing

Seeing

Hearing

Speaking

Driving

Occasionally

Walking

Bending

Stooping

Squatting

Flexibility

Seldom

Climbing

Lifting 50 pounds

Carrying

Kneeling

Pushing/Pulling

Running

Environmental Demands:

Equipment: Ability to operate office equipment

Work Alone: Occasionally works alone

Work With Others: 85% of time spent working and interacting with team and other departments

Reading: Ability to read at a college level

Writing: Ability to write at a college level

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