Security Officer

Charles R. Drew University•Los Angeles, CA

56d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Campus Safety and Security Leads, the Campus Safety Officer will patrol campus on foot, bicycle, and in a vehicle, oversee a fixed post, and perform other activities to ensure compliance with campus security policy and procedures. This role involves inspecting buildings and grounds, monitoring facilities, responding to non-emergency and emergency situations, and providing support from the Campus Safety and Security Office. The position requires meeting demanding attendance and punctuality requirements, and may involve working weekends or covering other shifts.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalents required.
Two or more years in Safety and Security profession preferably in a University or Hospital setting.
Ability to keep confidences/confidentiality.
Maintenance of professional demeanor and appearance.
Working knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to write and edit incidence reports.
Ability to works effectively with security team, diverse employees, visitors and vendors.
Ability to reduce conflict or high-stress situations through mature management processes.
Willingness and ability to work as needed on weekends or to cover other shifts.
Valid Security Guard card
Valid Firearm permit or show proof that an Application for Firearm Permit has been submitted to BSIS
Valid California Driver’s License
Valid CPR/First Aid Certification
Valid Baton/Pepper Spray Permit
Ability to perform highly detailed work with sustained attention and care while providing/obtaining information on numerous inquiries.
Use of tact and diplomacy when interacting with students, faculty, employees, and the public is essential.
Frequent or long-term standing.
Constant walking, sitting, climbing, reaching high/low levels, finger movement, feeling, speaking clearly, hearing conversationally, and seeing clearly far and near day and night.
Occasional lifting and running.
Driving campus vehicles and bicycles.
Frequent variety of unrelated tasks.
Constant calculating interrupted work, a variety of interrelated tasks, and use of sustained concentration, reasoning, judgment, resourcefulness, analytical ability, and ingenuity.
Must pass the alcohol and controlled substance testing required by the Department of Transportation (DOT).
Ability to work effectively with a diverse community.
Must own your own firearm (9mm or 40 Cal).
Ability to work any shift: 1st shift: 6:00 AM-3:00 PM; 2nd shift: 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM; 3rd shift: 10:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Responsibilities

Inspect buildings and grounds to watch for and guard against fire, theft, illegal entry, infractions of safety regulations, and other safety and security irregularities.
Monitor and safeguard parking lots and other facilities and property.
Effectively carry out assignments delegated by the Campus Safety and Security Leads.
Respond to and handle non-emergency requests such as door openings and closings, money escorts, personal safety escorts and security checks, HR back up and support.
Respond effectively to emergency situations such as accidents and injuries, crimes in progress and safety hazards.
Provide assistance, summon proper authorities, and police area to maintain order, safety and to protect property.
Work in the Campus Safety and Security Office performing duties such as welcoming and directing visitors after appropriate identification processes and badge documentation.
Provide dispatch or communication support for the security team.
Receive and manage telephone calls, faxes and emails related to security and general campus matters.
Meet demanding attendance and punctuality requirements.
Work weekends or cover other shifts as requested.
Perform other related duties as assigned.