Campus Safety Officer

State of South Carolina • Rock Hill, SC

41d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Patrol Sergeant, the Campus Safety Officer ensures the safety and security of Winthrop students, employees, visitors, property, and facilities and enforces university regulations on university-owned properties.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain security awareness certification from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division
• Valid driver's license
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Working knowledge of the rules and regulations of Winthrop University pertaining to campus security, including civil rights laws.
• Ability deal tactfully and effectively with students, faculty, staff and the general public.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays and pass a physical examination and drug test.

Nice To Haves

• Previous related security experience.

Responsibilities

• Conducts safety escorts on foot or using a university-owned vehicle or golf cart on campus and adjacent properties.
• Performs daily lockdown procedures for campus buildings; performs routine building security inspections (checks doors, walks buildings and reports discrepancies); and monitors surveillance equipment as needed.
• Enforces Winthrop University rules and regulations regarding traffic and parking on foot or using a university-owned vehicle or golf cart and issues parking citations and warnings as appropriate.
• Reports complaints and disturbances according to Winthrop University Police Department policy; reports suspicious behaviors, vehicles, people and situations; and provides assistance to people in need.
• Prepares reports and forms, including information reports, parking citation reports, tow sheets, and field interview cards.
• Controls traffic on university-owned roadways during fire drills and emergencies.
• Monitors parking areas and crosswalks and reports any maintenance needs.
• Responds to requests for safety-related assistance and activations of the campus emergency phone beacons.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED