"Security Officer"

Description

Our Safety and Security team works closely with students, staff, and faculty to provide a safe learning environment where great things happen. Each day, our team members positively interact with our community in providing a wide range of services and proactively supporting community members and resolving problems. We believe every interaction serves as an opportunity to influence positive outcomes.

The successful candidate will possess and demonstrate character, integrity, a customer service mindset, and a desire to leave your community better than you found it. You will become part of a team that is highly cohesive, inclusive, caring and fun to work with!

Full time staff are eligible for highly competitive benefits including paid college tuition for employees, spouses, and their dependent children.

Examples of Duties

• Patrol University property to prevent and detect signs of intrusion, theft, and life safety concerns. Provide prompt, courteous service to students, staff, and visitors.
• Work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team and recognize and support team diversity.
• Investigate suspicious activity, security issues, and criminal incidents. These investigations must be adequately documented in our reporting system which we provide training in.
• Work a full-time schedule, days, evenings, or overnights, including weekends and holidays as necessary and defined prior to onboarding. Husson Safety and Security is a 24/7/365 team.
• Attend and/or complete all departmental and University training requirements to include CPR/AED certification.
• Maintain knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies & procedures.
• Knowledgeable of Husson University Campus property, life safety systems, and emergency plans.
• Maintain working knowledge and the ability to use all Safety and Security systems and technology platforms.
• Maintain confidentiality of departmental and University information.
• All other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Must have the ability to foster a positive and inclusive campus environment.
• Must have attention to detail and a desire to serve our community members with care.
• Be able to prioritize tasks, organize, and follow up when needed.
• Have a clear command of the English language and be able to complete computer-generated reports.
• Be a clear thinker, display the ability to remain calm, and show compassion when resolving community problems.
• Proactively perform duties with minimal supervision.
• Safely operate motorized vehicles, bicycles, and other department-owned equipment.
• Must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in the state of Maine.
• Must be certified or have the ability to be certified in First Aid, CPR/AED, and other equipment as assigned.