Security Officer - Law Enforcement Operations

Police or other appropriate authority, suspicious activity and persons or unsafe conditions observed at university properties or in surrounding neighborhoods. Provides information to faculty, staff, students and the general public regarding campus activities, locations, directions and offices. Explains parking rules and regulations to campus community and directs drivers to alternative parking areas as necessary. Performs all duties associated with the Universityâ™s Motorist Assist Program including, but not limited to, lock out, jump start and customer transportation. Conducts periodic checks of buildings examining doors, windows, lighting, gates, etc., to ensure they are properly secured. Provides escorts using department vehicles or on foot. Provides transport services for temporary disabled or ill students to and from residence halls and buildings on campus. Provide transport services for students, as assigned, to and from the BJC Hospital system located in St. Louis City and St. Maryâ™s Hospital, located in the City of Richmond Heights. Inspects vehicles for display of appropriate parking permits. Enforces university parking rules and regulations. Issues parking citations to vehicles parked in violation of University parking rules using TickeTrack hand held computer. Consistent with departmental policies, tows and/or relocates vehicles. Conducts traffic direction and control at special events. Transports department vehicles and other equipment to and from service points as needed. Conducts other requests for transport, pick-up or deliveries as approved by the on duty supervisor. Reports to the dispatcher any problems discovered that might require maintenance notification for repair or review. Conducts inspections of campus emergency telephones and reports mechanical problems. Responds to fire alarms, maintenance alarms, access alarms and other alarms that do not require police authority and powers. Prepares written reports or logs of activity and observations during the tour of duty. Performs other duties as assigned. Working Conditions Job Location/Working Conditions Ability to work overtime as directed Ability to work night shifts Ability to handles stress, assigned calls and complaints from the public Ability to drive in local areas during day and night hours and in adverse weather conditions Physical Effort Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time Ability to climb stairs Ability to lift/lower boxes of material weighing up to 25 pounds Ability to stretch and move weight bearing joints in the process of bending, stooping, kneeling or reaching to assist an injured person Equipment Ability to work a hand-held computerized ticket machine Ability to operate a two-way radio and any and all other equipment necessary to complete the job assignment The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time. Required Qualifications Education: High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience. Certifications /Professional Licenses : No specific certification/professional license is required for this position. Work Experience: No specific work experience is required for this position. Skills: Not Applicable Driver's License: A Class E (MO) or Class D (IL) license and a good driving record are required for this position. More About This Job Required Qualifications: The Security Officer - Saint Louis County certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire. Preferred Qualifications Education: No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Certifications /Professional Licenses : Security Officer - Saint Louis County Work Experience: No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Skills: Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Drug Screening, Following Instructions, Lifting Equipment, Maintenance Inspections, Relationship Building, Relationship Management, Site Inspections, Stress Management, Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR), Team Play, Theft Surveillance, Ticketing Systems, Two Way Radio Systems, Vehicle Driving, Working Independently, Written Communication Grade G05-H Salary Range $17.03 - $24.61 / Hourly The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget. Questions For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ . Accommodation If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email  CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu  or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. Pre-Employment Screening All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening. Benefits Statement Personal Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time. Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance. Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%. Wellness Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more! Family We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? Weâ™ve got you covered. WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us. For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ EEO Statement Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the Universityâ™s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity or shared ancestry, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veteransâ™ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.