Part - Time Security Officer

Job Summary:

The Campus Security Officer is responsible for the general security of students faculty staff visitors and property. This is a 24hour/7day operation that involves shift work and rotating shifts. This position reports to the Chief of Police or his designee.

Major Duties:

• Projects positive image of the university and Campus Police and Safety Department by maintaining a pleasant and professional demeanor with students employees and visitors
• Patrols campus grounds and buildings checking doors windows and gates to ensure that they are secured. In addition watches for any signs of fire or safety hazards
• Monitors and responds to fire alarms and checks fire extinguishers
• Contributes to overall safety and security of students and employees by maintaining a uniformed presence and requesting police assistance when needed
• Gives directions renders assistance and provides information as requested
• Renders motorist services in the form of jumpstarts assisting in tire changes and the calling of wreckers as requested
• Responds to incidents requiring documentation after hours including but not limited to: stuck elevators minor medical calls maintenance emergencies and fire alarms
• Provides walking escorts for any person who requests one from building to building or to and from parking lots
• Responds to lowrisk calls for service to assess scene and determine the need for police fire or EMS response
• Responds to maintenance emergencies (plumbing power outage etc. after hours to document incident and protect university property until Plant Operations responds
• Locks/unlocks doors as needed on a regular schedule and as requested by community members
• Works fixedpost positions or reception desks to provide security for buildings and special events as needed
• Assists FVSU police officers as directed within the scope of their ability to do so
• Enforces city and university regulations of a nonlaw enforcement nature (parking smoking etc.
• Makes written reports regarding suspicious activity safety hazards etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications Minimum:

• High School Education or GED required
• Valid Georgia drivers license and meet driving record criteria established by the Department
• Prior security experience in an educational medical or corporate environment is desirable
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent decisionmaking skills and the ability to think and act quickly

Preferred:

• Security experience in an educational medical or corporate environment
• Experience working on a college campus

Knowledge And Skills Required By The Position

• Ability to work in conjunction with the community in the furtherance of institutional goals preferably in an educational environment
• Ability to exercise selfrestraint and maintain composure under pressure or adverse conditions required.
• Ability to operate with limited supervision and maintain efficient selfdirected job functions necessary.
• Ability to make sound decisions based on good judgment on a frequent basis
• Skilled in conflict resolution and avoidance and have exemplary public relations skills

Working conditions:

• Work is performed primarily outofdoors and may require exposure to extreme weather conditions
• Has potential for exposure to potentially dangerous interpersonal situations necessitating the observance of appropriate safety precautions
• Requires weekend holiday and shift work
• Must fully understand the role of a nonsworn guard in a support role to the FVSU police unit and know when to summon police assistance or fire/EMS help

Physical requirements:

• Job may be physically demanding at times and may require physical exertion including bending reaching stooping lifting pushing pulling etc.
• Requires long periods of walking standing and sitting
• Requires the ability to defend oneself or a member of the community in exigent circumstances

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled.

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