POSITION VACANCY
FT & PT
POSITION:
Security Officer, Full Time & Part Time
GRADE:
27, $13.78 per hour
DEPARTMENT:
Security
POSITION REPORTS TO:
Assistant Director of Security
JOB FUNCTION:
Provides safe and secure environment to campus by practicing good crime
prevention techniques, protection of life and property, suppression of criminal
activity, recovery of property, and preservation of peace.
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS:
1.
Thorough knowledge of all college rules and regulations
concerning buildings and grounds; all policies, rules and regulations contained
in the student handbook; and all policies, rules, and regulations of security
regarding position duties and responsibilities.
2.
Thorough knowledge of the physical plant layout (all
College properties), and areas that are prone to fire alarms, utility failures,
theft, vandalism, etc. Knowing the
location of fire extinguishers, cut-off valves, etc.
3.
Conducts security patrol of campus areas and facilities
practicing crime prevention methods taking appropriate action to guard against
criminal activity and inappropriate conduct, etc.
Conducts emergency building searches for intruder’s, trespassers and bomb
threats.
4.
Locks and unlocks buildings as scheduled or assigned and
upon request of college administration and so documents actions.
5.
Investigates incidents occurring on campus (criminal and
non-criminal) brought to his/her attention or withdrawal.
Insures appropriate action taken, reports filed and appropriate college
administration are made aware if incidents.
6.
Completes all required reports and logs clearly and
promptly and for the submission of such reports and logs to the Director of
Security at the completion of duty.
7.
Maintains harmonious relationships with all associates
by courteous and considerate demeanor.
8.
Attends and complete all required Security Training
initiated or designated by the Department or appropriate authority.
9.
Apprehends, detains and takes appropriate action in
conformance to college policy against all offenders.
If necessary, may be request assistance of local police department.
10.
As required or subpoena appears before College judicial
proceeding, magistrate hearing or court of common pleas in prosecutions of
accused.
11.
Performs all duties and responsibilities in courteous
are friendly manner to all students, faculty, staff and public rendering
assistance and information when requested.
12.
Assists and works with all College departments and
organizations in situations of sudden emergency when such assistance is
necessary.
13.
Appropriate use and management of personal King’s
College email account.
14.
Use and management of a personal King’s College Web
Advisor account.
15.
Accurately checks and verifies all identification cards
of students, guests and visitors upon entrance into residence halls.
NON-ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS:
1.
Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
1.
High school education or beyond.
2.
235 Security Act certification. Current or previous Act
120 Certification or equivalent preferred.
3.
CPR and First Aid certified.
4.
Participates in training and re-certification as
required.
5.
Background investigation required.
6.
Experience preferred, but not required.
WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL DEMDANDS:
Ability to analyze and diffuse emergency non-emergency situations
peacefully and successfully.
Individual must be able to meet established specific physical requirements of
the job, such as running, lifting, carrying or dragging heavy objects.
Also, climbing over or pulling oneself over obstacles.
Jumping on elevated stairways.
Ability to resolve physical disputes or engage in physical confrontation,
if necessary.