"Property Security Officer"

Property Security Officer

Company:
Fayetteville State University

Job Location:
Fayetteville, 28301

Category:
Police and Public Safety

Type:
Full-Time

Position Number: 001738 and 001800

Time Limited Position:
No

Number of Vacancies:
1

Department: Police & Public Safety

Posting Number: 0402588

Primary Purpose of the Organization:

The Fayetteville State University Department of Police and Public Safety is responsible for maintaining a safe learning and working environment for our Students, Staff, Faculty, and visitors. FSU Traffic and Parking Services

Primary Purpose of the Position:

This position performs security, traffic, and parking enforcement, as well as public contact work, in support of campus operations. Work involves securing, guarding, and protecting property and grounds by patrolling the interior and exterior of facilities and other campus areas on foot, in vehicles, or by other means. Work involves operation of an access control point guardhouse, which includes checking identification documentation for persons and vehicles entering the campus, logging in visitors, maintaining documentation of visitors and non-registered vehicles entering campus, and denying access to persons and vehicles, as required; Work involves guarding property against fire, damage, theft, or other hazards, monitoring assigned areas for possible violations of policies, regulations, and rules of conduct; recognizing and reporting unusual, suspicious, or hazardous situations; providing information and assistance to the public; operating and maintaining security, traffic, and parking enforcement equipment; and maintaining related records and reports. Work requires knowledge of standard safety, security, traffic, and parking enforcement practices and equipment; a basic understanding of standard methods for reporting and handling emergencies, such as disturbances, fires, medical emergencies, and security threats; and knowledge of applicable policies, rules, and regulations. Maintains confidentiality and discretion in the course of conducting business; works individually and/or with others; and adapts to change and circumstances. May require rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime. This position is essential and is required to report for duty during inclement weather, natural disasters, and other emergency conditions, as well as during campus closings. Reports to Property Security Supervisor. Other duties as assigned.

Perform traffic and parking enforcement, security, and public contact work in support of campus operations. Monitor use of parking facilities and traffic ways, issue citations, perform traffic control and direction, and provide information and assistance to motorists on campus. Conduct guardhouse access control point operations, including checking identification documentation for persons and vehicles entering the campus, logging in visitors, maintaining documentation of visitors and non-registered cars entering the campus, providing information and assistance to visitors, and denying access to persons and vehicles, as required. Secure, guard, and protect property and grounds. Patrol the interior and exterior of facilities on foot, by vehicle, or by other means. Guard property against fire, damage, theft, or other hazards; monitor assigned areas for possible violations of policies, regulations, and rules of conduct; recognize and report unusual, suspicious, or hazardous situations. Operate and maintain security, traffic, and parking enforcement equipment; and maintain related records and reports.

Provide escorts, transport personnel, and make deliveries. Supervise students, resolve complaints, and conduct investigations. Provide other related duties as assigned.

This advertisement is for two vacant positions, applicants who apply will be considered for both openings.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

High School diploma or equivalency and demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some positions may require a valid NC driver's license.

Knowledge skills and abilities:

Technical Knowledge:
Understands security enforcement practices. Knowledge and skill in CPR/AED use and basic first aid. Thorough understanding of the policies, rules, and regulations applicable to the property being guarded, sufficient to explain, apply, and enforce the policies, rules, and regulations. Displays organizational awareness and working knowledge of the infrastructure of the assigned area. Demonstrates proficiency in using a variety of security enforcement equipment, which may include radios, computers, and other electronic devices. Knowledge of the University, department, and facility policies, rules, and regulations sufficient to interpret those policies, rules, and regulations in unique or unprecedented situations.

Communication Skills:
Ability to negotiate and resolve conflicts. Communicates information orally or in writing to individuals or groups to ensure that they understand the message. Listens and responds appropriately to messages from others. Communicates regarding issues that require professional judgment or interpretation. Explains policies, rules, and regulations with tact and courtesy. Completes documentation and reports, as needed. Interacts with co-workers, supervisors, emergency response personnel, university officials, and the public to provide assistance and relay information.

Security, Patrol, and Enforcement:
Ability to coordinate security or enforcement for an assigned area or shift.Patrols, guards, and secures property and grounds. Monitors assigned areas for potential violations of laws and regulations, issuing Campus Appearance Tickets as required. Assists in emergency response. Ability to conduct security patrols of both the interior and exterior of the facilities. Ability to climb stairs and the ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods. Ability to read and interpret written instructions, policies, procedures, training materials, rosters/event sign-in methods, and identification documents.

Decision Making:
Ability to independently resolve issues and problems. Identifies problems/concerns and quickly takes appropriate action consistent with available facts, constraints, and anticipated consequences. Analyzes situations to make quick, sound decisions; recognizes critical incidents; initiates action based on acquired information and knowledge of operating procedures. Ability to understand and follow instructions, directives, policies, and procedur

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience in security or protection work.