"Security Officer (3rd Shift) - AZ- Campus Safety & Security"

Summary

The Security Officer is responsible for the safety and security of students, faculty, staff and visitors to Midwestern University and its affiliated clinic sites. Individuals in this role may be scheduled to work on various shifts, holidays, and weekends. The position reports directly to the Security Shift Supervisor. The hours of this position are Friday to Tuesday from 11:30pm to 8:00am.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Patrol University property on foot and by vehicle, to identify hazardous conditions, take corrective measures to reduce or eliminate inappropriate behavior. Contact and work with Glendale police for arrest of criminals as needed.
• Respond to calls for service, including but not limited to, locking/unlocking classrooms, offices, dorms, medical suites, exam rooms and buildings. Provide motorist assistance and provide emergency medical response utilizing patient assessment to contact EMS or if necessary, utilize automated external defibrillator and basic first aid.
• Conduct investigations, prepare written reports, collect evidence, and gather victim/witness statements of criminal acts and violations of University policy. Respond to any and all emergency /disaster situations and document thoroughly. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director and Assistant Director of Safety and Security.
• Encourage and enforce traffic and pedestrian safety. Conduct parking enforcement and maintain motoring and pedestrian safety within the parking garage.
• Perform the following tasks as needed; provide customer service and security for welcome center, monitor camera and equipment in the welcome center, patrol, open and close campus buildings, direct and escort guests, students and employees, and assist with special events.
• When assigned to work at the clinics, the Security Officer will be responsible for ensuring clinic locations are secure, assist disabled guests and those which require assistance getting in and out of their vehicles at the drop-off point as needed and assist patients with escorts to their vehicles or other clinic locations according to security departmental policy.
• Other duties as assigned.

CLERY Act Responsibilities

Midwestern University Safety and Security Officers will complete training related to the Jeanne Clery Act, possessing an understanding of the Cleary Act itself and their role as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). CSA’s by virtue of their university responsibilities and under the Clery Act, are designated to receive and report Clery Crimes to the Department of Safety and Security so that they may be included and published in the university's Annual Security Report.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. This individual must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner and have regular, predictable attendance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or GED and a minimum of 1-2 year’s relevant security related work experience required. Police or security experience is preferred. Must have the ability to work nights, weekends and holidays. Must have a current Arizona driver’s license.

Computer Skills

Familiarity with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and sit. The employee must frequently lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, required to lift 35 lbs. Employee must be able to stay focused and perform their duties over an 8-hour period of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The ability to tolerate prolonged exposure to heat and cold repeat routine tasks is a requirement of the position. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Midwestern University is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides graduate and post-graduate education in the health sciences. The University has two campuses, one in Downers Grove, Illinois and the other in Glendale, Arizona. More than 6,000 full-time students are enrolled in graduate programs in osteopathic medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nurse anesthesia, cardiovascular perfusion, podiatry, optometry, clinical psychology, speech language pathology, biomedical sciences and veterinary medicine. Over 500 full-time faculty members and 400 staff members are dedicated to the education and development of our students in an environment that encourages learning, respect for all members of the health care team, service, interdisciplinary scholarly activity, and personal growth.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance plans as well as life insurance, short/long term disability and pet insurance. We offer flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and child/dependent care account. We offer a work life balance with competitive time off package including paid holiday’s, sick/flex days, personal days and vacation days. We offer a 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, child care subsidy reimbursement program, identity theft protection and an employee assistance program. Wellness is important to us and we offer a wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility.

Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender (including gender expressions, gender identity; and sexual orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic information; or any other protected class, in accord with all federal, state and local laws and regulation. Midwestern University complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36-601.01) and the Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/). Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts.

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