Security Officer II (Campus Security)

Campus Security Officer II

We are seeking a Campus Security Officer II who will be responsible for uniformed patrols and crime prevention services to protect life and property; offering proactive support of student and staff initiatives; development and maintenance of a positive rapport with students, faculty, staff, and members of the surrounding neighborhoods. Responsible for coordinating and cooperating with various University administrators in the preliminary and follow-up investigation of complaints; reporting criminal offenses and disruptions; enforcing University policies and regulations; writing reports and keeping records. This position involves shift work; rotating days off and may include schedule changes as needed to meet the security and safety requirements of the University. Work will be supervised on a daily basis by the on-duty Campus Safety and Security Shift Commander.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas on foot.
• Actively participate in crime prevention and community policing activities.
• Respond to routine and emergency calls for various types of service and take action as appropriate.
• Conduct preliminary investigations, maintain confidentiality while writing clear, concise and accurate reports.
• Conduct security inspection of university facilities and areas, reporting conditions as may be necessary.
• Direct pedestrian and vehicle traffic and enforce campus parking regulations as needed.
• Provide escorts and other general services as needed, including locking and unlocking buildings and rooms.
• Work flexible shifts on any day of the week that includes holidays or weekends to assist with operational and special event assignments.
• Use various computers and other equipment as a routine function of this position.
• Perform other security related services for the faculty, staff, students, and visitors of The Johns Hopkins University as may be necessary.
• Provide security for the University's on campus property, facilities, activities.
• Overtime shifts may be MANDATORY as necessary for security related services.
• Other duties as assigned

Specific Physical Requirements for the Job

• Physical demands are in excess of those for sedentary work and officers must be able to remain on feet for extended periods of time, as well as stoop, kneel, crouch, lift, carry, push, pull, climb, balance, walk, and run.
• Run moderate distances and/or go up and /or down flights of steps, read, interpret, and understand University policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED. Completion of basic security officer training, field training and related training required.
• Must be able to successfully complete a physical/health screening examination. Must also be able to successfully meet and maintain Campus Safety and Security physical requirements.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior security or law enforcement experience.