Job Title: Security Officer PartTime Department: Safety & Security Reports to: Director FLSA Status: NonExempt Salary Range: $18/hr. $20/hr.
OVERVIEW OF THE UNIVERSITY Washington Adventist University (WAU) is a Christcentered institution of higher education that supports a culture of excellence where all feel valued. Nestled in a desirable residential community in Takoma Park Maryland WAU offers its faculty and staff an environment where professional expertise is valued and lasting connections between coworkers are formed as we work together to ensure the success of our students. Regardless of title every employee supports WAUs vision of producing graduates who bring moral leadership and competence to their communities.
POSITIONSUMMARY Patrols University premises to protect persons and property; maintains order; enforces regulations; and ensures observance of applicable laws .
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintains asafe environment by explaining and enforcing applicable federal state and local laws and ordinances and University policy; teaches preventive protective and defensive tactics; mediates disputes; patrols assigned area; responds to notices of disturbances; observes suspicious behavior.
Secures facilities operations and personnel by patrolling property; monitors surveillance equipment; inspects buildings equipment and access points; and responds to emergencies.
Prevents loss or damage by reporting irregularities; informs violators of policy and procedures; restrains trespassers.
Completes reports by recording observations information occurrences and surveillance activities; interviews witnesses; obtains signatures.
Maintains environment by monitoring and setting building and equipment controls; conducts routine inspections.
Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; follows manufacturers instructions; troubleshoots malfunctions; calls for repairs; evaluates new equipment and techniques.
Maintains confidentiality and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
Complies with legal requirements.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by studying applicable federal state and local laws and ordinances; attends educational workshops; reviews professional publications; practices skills; participates in professional societies.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma; or General Education Degree
Three to six months related experience and/or training
Excellent verbal and written communication
Conversational Spanish helpful but not required
Strong interpersonal problemsolving conflict resolution and customer service skills.
Must exhibit leadership ability.
Demonstrated capacity for planning and follow through
Must be eligible to obtain State of Maryland Special Police Officer license within 6 months of employment
Valid Drivers License for state of residence
Must be able to pass criminal background check
WORK ENVIRONMENT The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather. The employee is occasionally required to travel locally. Frequent long hours and weekend work required.
Title VII Exception Notice Washington Adventist University is a religiously qualified Equal Opportunity Employer under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. As such the University has the legal right to prefer a member of the Seventhday Adventist (SDA) Church in its hiring process. In the event that a qualified SDA candidate is not identified the University will give the opportunity to candidates who must understand and respect the mission purpose and identity of Washington Adventist University as a condition of their employment.34 CRF (and subsections) insofar as they conflict with the Seventhday Adventist teaching and practices.
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