Security Officer
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Job Location:
Philadelphia, PA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 14 - 21
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Summary
Security Guard position at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University is primarily located at buildings primary staff/administrative entrance or the museums main entrance. Includes patrol duties. This position requires the ability to act quickly decisively and calmly in a crisis situation. Reporting to the Security Chief flexibility is a must as the duties are ever- evolving and may sometimes entail taking charge of situations in the absence of the Security Chief or Senior Director.
Essential Functions
- Lead guard position at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University.
- Acting as a security screen (ie monitoring lobby activity and processing visitors).
- On-Call.
- Monitoring fire alarms access control and surveillance systems.
- Emergency response as it relates to security procedures.
- Building patrols to assure a safe and secure environment.
- Crowd control.
- Providing information to visitors and callers.
- Competently represent department at meetings or in committees.
- Conducting daily fire inspections.
- Reporting of accidents and other unusual occurrences.
- Maintaining sign in logs.
- Alternative work schedules.
- Daily walk-though of building including stairways and mechanical spaces.
- Frequent report-writing via electronic forms.
- Daily use of Windows-based programs.
- Occasionally performing administrative functions on the access control system in the absence of the Security Chief (additional training will be provided).
- Occasionally acting as primary contact between the Academy and its security/safety service contractors in the absence of the Security Chief.
- Requires extensive safety training.
- Exposure to moving machinery.
- Exposure to chemicals.
- CPR First Aid and AED training required.
- Other responsibilities as assigned by Security Chief or the Sr. Director of Technology and Infrastructure.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of a HS Diploma or GED in orthe equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Work in a museum environment
Physical Demands
- Typically sitting at a desk/table
- Typically standing walking
- Lifting demands 25lbs
Location
- Center City - Philadelphia PA
Additional Information
This position is classified as Non-Exempt grade F. Compensation for this grade ranges from$14.10 - $21.15 per hour. Please note that the offered rate for thisposition typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade but it can vary based on thesuccessful candidates qualifications and experience department budget and an internal equity review.
Applicants are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and CompensationGuidelines & Policies for more details on Drexels compensation information about benefits please review Drexels Benefits Brochure.
Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.
A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- CCTV
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Computer Skills
- ICD Coding
- Military Experience
- Law Enforcement
- NIST Standards
- Security
- DoD Experience
- RMF
- Writing Skills
About Company
Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA is an academically comprehensive and globally engaged urban research university, dedicated to advancing knowledge and society and to providing every student with a valuable, rigorous, experiential, technology-infused education, enriched by the nat ... View more
