Security Officer Dispatcher

Miami, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Current Employees:

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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Public Safety as an exciting opportunity for a full-time Security Officer-Dispatcher.

Core Job Summary:

The Security Officer- Dispatcher provides a safe and secure environment for students staff customers visitors and persons conducting business in an assigned facility by continually looking for situations that could interrupt the normal business flow and taking immediate steps to eliminate the risk. Additionally the Security Officer 3 engages in loss and crime prevention activities to protect University .

Core Responsibilities:

Controls building access and property removal.
Maintains civil law and order and assists in prevention of damage due to fire theft or negligent acts.
Responds to all building alarm signals and protects vehicles parked in University parking spaces.
Assists in monitoring failure or malfunction of electrical and utility systems.
Detects and reports campus safety problems.
Takes remedial and corrective steps and notifies management for all abnormal conditions.
Prepares accurate and up-to-date reports.
Assists staff students patients and visitors by providing directions and other relevant assistance.
Monitors unauthorized individuals and escorts them from the premises or calls the police.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Department Specific Functions

Patrols hospitals buildings grounds and associated areas to prevent investigate and document arson theft vandalism and any other criminal activity.
Monitors and responds to security fire and environmental alarms.
Assist in follow-up as necessary.
Responds to emergency calls for assistance and disasters.
Investigates unusual incidents reported by UM staff visitors physicians and patients.
Provides excellent customer service to patients families visitors and staff
Maintain a safe and secure environment.
Normal duties require extensive walking standing and/or running.
Responds to and resolve problems disputes and unusual circumstances as necessary.
Handles disruptive individuals with good verbal intervention techniques.
Combative individuals may require physical intervention.
Assist with traffic control as necessary.
Completes reports and incident documentation as necessary.
Reports must be easy to read and accurate.
Controls evidence valuables and lost/found items as necessary.
Operates UM vehicles in accordance with the rules and regulations of the University of Miami.
Works in an independent atmosphere with minimal supervision and high public contact.
Completes all mandatory training programs.
Other duties as assigned.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or equivalent required

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

Knowledge Skills and Attitudes:

Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to analyze organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to work evenings nights and weekends as necessary.
Commitment to the Universitys core values.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
Proficiency in computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office).
Must be punctual dependable and flexible.
Excellent customer service skills required to handle all levels of personnel patients and visitors.
Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle
Valid State of Florida drivers license

Any relevant education certifications and/or work experience may be considered.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System South Floridas only university-based health system provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center we are proud to serve South Florida Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching research and patient care. Were the challenge youve been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Current Employees:If you are a current Staff Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position please review this tip sheet.The University of Miami/UHealth Dep...