Security Officer

Security OfficerSecurity Officers are responsible for observing and reporting safety and security hazards affecting the personnel and property of the University; and to assist in enforcing University Safety and Security rules and regulations. The Security officer interacts with a variety of persons including; faculty; staff; students; contractors; vendors; visitors; public safety officials; and the general public.Located in Henderson, Nevada, approximately twenty-five minutes from the iconic Las Vegas strip, Touro University Nevada is a non-profit medical, health sciences, and education graduate university focused on positively impacting our community in healthcare and education. Our values surrounding intellectual pursuit and service to humanity are steadfast and are clearly visible in the actions of our students, faculty, staff, and graduates.Responsibilities include:ID ComplianceProperty movement complianceRegulating and directing traffic, as necessaryParking ComplianceEscorts, as requestedObserving and reporting any/all unusual activityNotifying, assisting, and directing emergency personnel as necessarySecurity access of authorized personnel into the UniversityPatrolling, inspecting and/or securing access to the premisesOperating telephone, radio, and motor vehicle equipmentPreparing all required written reportsResponding, compiling and reporting all information in regard to theft, alarms, accidents, and other incidents that may occurReport all building utility/service issues, as observed, to the Facilities Dept.Monitor alarm/panels for emergencies that might arise within the facilityOther duties may be assigned.Qualifications include:Education:High School Diploma or G.E.D Required.Experience:Prior Law Enforcement, Military, or Security ExperienceValid Nevada Driver's LicenseSkills & Abilities:Ability to work independentlyCustomer Service SkillsAbility to handle emergenciesRadio CommunicationsBasic computer skillsGood verbal and written communicationsAbility to lift objects up to 50 lbsMust have sufficient hearing to respond to normal verbal speech, alarms, radio and telephone communicationsMust have sufficient visual acuity to read and understand faculty/staff listings, posted orders, maps, computer screens, check identification, and to distinguish the faces of faculty/staff, contractors, vendors, guests and visitorsMust be able to stand, walk and/or drive for up to 90% of the assigned shiftMust be able to respond quickly to incidents and emergencies ("Rapid Response"). Rapid Response may include, but is not limited to, running, squatting, crouching, kneeling, climbing, standing for long periods of time, and operating Touro vehiclesMust have a command of the English language that is easily understood Touro University Nevada