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

Time Limited Position:
No

Number of Vacancies:
1

Department: Police & Public Safety

Posting Number: 0402633

Primary Purpose of the Organization:

The Parking and Traffic unit within the Fayetteville State University Department of Police and Public Safety is responsible for traffic and parking enforcement, guardhouse security operations, providing security to academic buildings and providing additional security support to the department and the university. The unit is responsible for planning, maintaining, and the administering of all parking and traffic related services on the campus to include parking enforcement, parking at special events, athletic events, and other traffic related functions. The unit is responsible for the operation of the guardhouse access point, providing security patrols of campus, and providing security services to academic buildings. The unit also provides escorts for students, faculty, staff, and distinguished visitors to campus.

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.
• Valid N.C. driver's license.

Knowledge skills and abilities:

Technical Knowledge: Understands security, traffic, and parking enforcement practices. Knowledge and skill in basic first aid. Thorough knowledge 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, traffic, and parking enforcement equipment, which may include gates, radios, computers, and electronic ticketing devices. May perform routine maintenance on equipment.

Communication Skills: 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 some judgment or interpretation. Explains policies, rules, and regulations with tact and courtesy. Completes reports; writes citations. Interact with co-workers, supervisors, emergency response personnel, university officials, and the general public to provide assistance and relay information.

Security, Patrol, and Enforcement: Patrols, guards, and secures property and grounds. Conducts guardhouse access control point operations. Monitors assigned areas for possible violation of laws and regulations and issues parking citations when appropriate. Patrols, monitors, and guards an area with a higher assessed risk. Assists in emergency response. Provides support for special events; controls and directs traffic of people and vehicles; erects barricades; provides motorist assistance.

Decision Making: Identifies problems/concerns and quickly takes appropriate action consistent with available facts, constraints, and anticipated consequences. Analyzes situations in order to make quick, sound decisions; recognizes critical incidents; initiates action based upon acquired information and knowledge of operating procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience in security or protection work.

Notice to Applicants:

Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase "see resume."
Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.

Other Information:

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

EEO Statement:

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable), academic verification and credit history check (if applicable).

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and employment and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Veteran's Statement:

Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

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