Security Officer

Campus Safety - Security Officer

The responsibilities of this position are to fulfill the needs of a Security Officer, capable of working in the Patrol or Dispatch Division. Primary responsibilities will be Patrol and secondary responsibilities will be Dispatch. This position is considered an essential employee and will be responsible to work a shift schedule that can include; working during a section of a 24 hour day, working weekends and holidays, including during Sabbath hours. This posting is for a primary role in Dispatch working an afternoon shift.

This position requires employees who perform well under high-stress situations and have excellent customer service skills. They must be detail oriented and capable of managing their daily tasks with little to no supervision. They must have great communication skills both verbally and in writing. Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides direction, support, and service to the campus in both emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Investigates all matters reported to the Office of Campus Safety, which could include burglaries, auto theft, vehicles accidents, lost and found property, fights, and/or any other criminal matter or reported/referred code of conduction violations which occurs on campus.
• Creation and/or completion of incident reports
• Maintains a professional skill level through continuing education courses pertaining to patrol operations, dispatch operations, and emergency preparedness.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Coordinates with local fire and law enforcement personnel for their response to the campus, assisting them with the performance of their duties.
• Crowd control/management for graduation events or special events.
• Enforces parking/driving regulations through the issuing of citations and arrangements/decisions to immobilize/or tow vehicles.
• Ensures all campus buildings are secured and cleared of non-authorized individuals on a daily basis per the individual department schedule.
• Ensures operational readiness through inventory and maintenance of supplies and equipment.
• Ensures proper recording, accuracy, safekeeping, and follow-through of all investigative matters assigned.
• Learns and enforces Standard Operating Procedures, Student Code of Conduct and general University policy.
• Operates University vehicles during all weather conditions, including inclement weather.
• Patrols the campus grounds and buildings by foot and vehicle for the intent of deterring crime on campus, identifying and responding to suspicious situations/individuals and hazardous environments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Provides financial escorts, providing for the safety/transport of the escorted or directly responsible for the safety/transport of monetary funds to and from off campus.
• Provides service assistance calls to the campus community which may consist of escorts, jumpstarts, vehicle lock-outs, etc.
• Reports in proper attire and is fit for duty for a minimum of ten minutes prior to shift start.
• Reports maintenance problems and submits work orders to their supervisor who refers/or contacts the department responsible for mitigation.
• Responds to all emergency calls on campus.
• Responds to any disturbance, fight or domestic disputes reported on campus.
• Responds to fire and security alarms.
• Responsible for the proper care and maintenance of uniform and equipment, vehicle, radio, keys, etc.
• Communicates with local emergency services for response assistance.
• Coordinates with on campus departments for report investigation.
• Enforce parking & traffic regulations; including via video systems.
• Ensures operational readiness through inventory and maintenance of supplies and equipment.
• Ensures proper recording, accuracy, safekeeping, and follow-through of all investigative matters assigned.
• Investigates and/or dispatches patrol officer for all matters reported to the Office of campus Safety, which could include burglaries, auto theft, vehicle accidents, lost and found property, fights, and or any other criminal matter or reported/referred code of conduction violations which occurs on campus.
• Maintains communication and documents activity of patrol officers.
• Monitor 911 Onsite Notification Line for outgoing 911 emergency phone calls.
• Monitor Access Control System.
• Monitor both fire and security alarm reporting system.
• Monitors campus surveillance system.
• Performs University Switchboard duties daily 5pm-9am (shift dependent).
• Performs vehicle and bicycle registration activities.
• Provides customer service activities for registration, citations, appeals, and general information.
• Receive Lost/Found items for campus with proper documentation.
• Receive reports from anonymous Tip Line.
• Receives after-hours calls on behalf of University Housing Office (shift dependent).
• Receives after-hours emergency call requests for Plant Services (shift dependent).
• Regulates nighttime access onto the campus via gatehouse activities (shift dependent).
• Responsible to activate University Emergency Alert System.
• Searches applicable databases for vehicles, citations, and historical files as necessary including NIDA, Banner and vault.
• Submit End of Shift (EOS) Reports.

While this position does not provide employee correction or evaluation, they are responsible to provide the campus with direction in relation to emergencies or enforcing University policies.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In addition to the subsections below:

• A working knowledge of communications equipment.
• Ability to rely on experience, training and judgment to execute policies and procedures.
• Ability to work cohesively in a team-oriented environment.
• Advance communication and customer service skills with the faculty, staff, students, community visitors and emergency response agencies over the telephone and in person to resolve conflicts or respond to emergency incidents.
• Advanced proficiency in English speaking and writing skills.
• Experience within a law enforcement or military preferred.
• Must be able to perform with limited direct supervision.
• Must be able to work shift assignments.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must function well while under stress.
• Must have excellent human relation skills, dealing with a wide variety of people.
• Must have or obtain a valid Michigan driver's license.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must pass a drug screening.

Must have or be capable of obtaining certifications:

• As a Campus Safety employee
  • APCO Public Safety Telecommunicator Language Skills
  • A formal law enforcement training academy (BCSD Reserve Officer Training Academy accepted)
  • Maintain certifications in CPR, First Aid and AED.
  • FEMA IS 100, 200, 700, and 800

Additional cross-training and certification with Patrol is preferred. Must be capable of obtaining certification in:

• Defensive Tactics (PPCT & OCAT)
• Police One Certifications

Once trained, this position should function with limited direction and be responsible to identify daily tasks for the completion of their duties.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, distances, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to calculate statistical data.

To effectively complete their duties, must have skills in:

• Attention to detail in written word, spreadsheets, web-forms, or any form of written communication.
• Observation of evidence in physical and electronic formats
• In time management/self-management.
• Organization of files, timelines, and case workflows
• Fact finding and inquisitive nature to determine cause and effect.