ensure the security of all facilities, buildings, grounds, staff, students and the public during an assigned shift. Ideal Candidate: We are seeking a candidate with excellent customer service experience, the ability to remain calm in emergency situations, able to defuse tense situations with others, and a working knowledge of self-defense and first aid. Security Officer must be able to follow protocol, even in difficult situations. Needs to be an excellent verbal and written communicator, work well as part of a team, and be a self-starter. Prefer experience with previous law enforcement or security position in a community college setting. Position could require working alone at multiple college locations late at night. Possess the ability to multi-task and meet strict deadlines. Patrols the campus grounds, buildings and facilities during an assigned shift, following an established route; ensures the security and safety of property and persons; patrols on foot as well as by vehicle· Identifies intruders, recognizes safety violations and controls access to the campus; Ensures that doors and gates are locked after the close of the day's activities; arms and disarms security alarms; locks and unlocks buildings and facilities; identifies malfunctioning locks and calls locksmith; Investigates and reports unusual, suspicious or dangerous circumstances; and removes safety hazards; looks for and reports to appropriate supervisor any unsafe conditions; Enforces campus traffic and parking regulations as well as federal, state and local laws pertaining to the campus environment; Issues citations and may make citizen arrests in specific situations; evaluates situations and determines need for outside law enforcement or involve other Campus authority; Takes complaints from faculty, administrative staff, students and the public; investigates complaint, reports outcome, and communicates information to parties involved; Communicates and cooperates with representatives of local law enforcement and fire agencies; Assists in traffic and crowd control for campus events and activities; Assists with campus emergency situations, such as bomb threats, alarms or accidents; administers first aid or CPR as required; Responds to the intrusion of wild or stray animals on campus; writes and posts bulletins; and contacts authorities; May testify in court regarding an incident or emergency; · Maintains logs and records, and prepares incident reports; Maintains motor vehicle in a clean and orderly condition; reports the need for repair; Maintains parking meters or schedules repairs by vendors; transports money as assigned Creates forms and maintains security information and procedure manuals; Reviews citations, obtains corrections, and coordinates processing; Maintains the alarm code list, adds and trains new users; troubleshoots, disarms, and coordinates servicing of alarm systems and equipment; and train other officers as assigned.
