Security Officer

Job Description

Job Description

Mitchell Hamline School of Law is seeking to hire a full-time Security Officer. The incumbent in this position will provide a safe and secure environment for this multi-building campus and serve as a first responder to emergencies (i.e., CPR) and incidents. Additionally, this position provides customer service to students, visitors, staff, and faculty. The Security Officer provides routine security work for MHSL property and maintains the security of MHSL buildings.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Make regular inspection tours of campus buildings, parking lots, and grounds to prevent theft, vandalism, and other security incidents.
• Respond promptly to calls for assistance, alarms, and emergency situations (medical, fire, safety, etc.).
• Monitor surveillance systems and access control systems.
• Ensure that only authorized persons are admitted to assigned areas of building
• Enforce campus rules, parking regulations, and safety procedures.
• Conduct safety checks of doors, windows, and equipment.
• Prepare accurate incident, accident, and daily activity reports.
• Provide safety escorts for students, staff, and visitors as needed.
• Assist law enforcement and emergency personnel when required.
• Work and communicate with internal and external customers to meet their needs in a polite, courteous, and cooperative manner

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• General knowledge of procedures involved in buildings and grounds security.
• Exceptional customer service abilities, with the ability to communicate effectively and courteously with both internal and external customers.
• Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated good judgment.
• Good deductive reasoning skills.
• Ability to maintain simple records.
• Display high standards of ethical conduct. Exhibits honesty and integrity. Refrains from theft-related, dishonest, or unethical behavior.
• Committed to quality service.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma with some specialized training of less than 2 years (technical or business school)
• 3 years security experience
• Certification in first aid, self-defense, ASP training (or are willing to become certified or recertified)
• Valid Driver's license
• Acceptable FBI/BCA background check and Motor vehicle check

Preferred Qualifications

• CPR certification (or are willing to become certified or recertified)

Pay Range

The estimated pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00 per hour.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life/AD&D insurance (MHSL pays for)
• Optional Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits (MHSL pays for)
• Generous Holidays and Winter Break
• 403(b) Retirement plan (Generous MHSL match)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Competitive compensation package

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled or otherwise closed at the School's discretion.

Mitchell Hamline School of Law does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.

Notice of Nondiscrimination re: Title IX Sex Discrimination

Mitchell Hamline School of Law prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions about sex discrimination or harassment to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination and information about reporting concerns is located on our website (-ix/).