Campus Overnight Security Officer

Ave Maria University•Ave Maria, FL

7d•$17

About The Position

The primary function of the Campus Security Officer is to help assure a safe educational environment for the students, staff, faculty, and visitors who make up our campus community. The Campus Security Officer provides professional direction and support in matters of physical security, safety, fire prevention, emergency response, and investigation into violations of both university policy and the law. This position also serves to protect all university assets, including all people and property, from criminal activity or other forms of harm by deescalating situations, documenting incidents and activities, and acting as a liaison with local emergency services and the university community at large.

Requirements

Must be a high school graduate or have completed GED. College graduate preferred.
Previous experience in law enforcement, corporate security, emergency management, physical security, or similar strongly preferred.
Valid Florida Driver’s License, First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications (must be completed within 90 days of hire if not currently certified). Willingness to obtain Security license class D and Class G license if required.
Must be willing and able to work nights and weekends, with the flexibility to work other shifts that may need to be assigned on an occasional basis.
Ability to make sound judgements and appropriate decisions while responding to situations, requesting law enforcement or emergency response personnel, or other reported incidents.
Knowledge of laws and ordinances applicable to colleges and universities preferred. Ability to learn AMU policies and procedures required.
Must have the ability to operate security related equipment and/or software, including but not limited to physical access control security systems and alarms.

Responsibilities

Conduct highly visible, uniformed patrol of university grounds and buildings, including off-campus student housing and facilities, to deter potential criminal activity and violations of university policies. Patrols may be by vehicle, by bicycle, or on foot.
Complete post orders as directed by Security leadership. Provide public assistance, informed guidance, and professional response to all staff, faculty, students, and visitors regarding university security and safety matters, including reports and requests made in person, through telephone calls, texts messages, emails, or notifications received through the campus alert system.
Maintain a duty log for all activities, locations, events and significant observations made during shift such as crime reports, fire hazards, water leaks, malfunctioning equipment, and other safety hazards. Write comprehensive accurate reports daily as required.
Program and operate the university’s card systems, card readers, door locks and key cutting machine as directed. Maintain accurate records of maintenance and work completed.
Act as a first responder for emergency situations within the patrol area, serve as a liaison between AMU staff and local emergency services, and assist local law enforcement in identifying and locating persons of interest.
Monitor and enforce the university parking policies and ensure the safe movement of vehicles on campus.
Respond to alarms; monitor and report the needs of all university security systems for overall property maintenance.
Assist in the investigation of all crimes, policy violations, or suspicious activity as directed.