Campus Security Specialist

South Dakota Board of Regents•Rapid City, SD

42d•Onsite

About The Position

Black Hills State University is seeking applicants to fill a Campus Security Specialist position at our BHSU Rapid City location.

Requirements

Minimum of 3-5 years experience in law enforcement (preferred) or safety/security services.
Current certifications in American Heart Association CPR/AED & Advanced First Aid.
Must be certified in Crisis Intervention Response or similar training/experience.
Must have the ability to lift 75 lbs, run short distances and climb stairs and ladders and work from elevated platforms.
Sensory Requirements: Visual acuity of 20/20 or better, corrected by spectacles or hard or soft contact lenses, if uncorrected, acuity must be 20/80 or better. Vision capable of distinguishing basic color groups against a favorable background. Uncorrected hearing with no loss greater than 25 db in the 500, 1000, 2000, or 3000 hertz frequencies as measured by an audiometer.

Nice To Haves

2-year Associate of Science Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Serves as 1st Responder to all medical calls, fire alarms, criminal and civil complaints on the BHSU campus and its properties;
Proactively patrols campus building and grounds for the purpose of deterring, detecting and investigating suspected criminal activity to include nightly building/grounds checks for unsecured doors/windows, unauthorized individuals/intruders;
Possesses knowledge of methods and procedures for crime prevention, law enforcement and security procedures and techniques;
Detects conditions which might indicate danger or loss or damage to persons or property;
Demonstrates the ability to function decisively and authoritatively in emergency situations;
Determines if an incident can be handled alone or if assistance should be obtained;
Demonstrates the ability to operate communication systems and electronic monitoring devices;
Remains calm under stressful situations;
Gives and follows oral and written instructions;
Conducts field interviews;
Records and recalls information concisely and accurately via written documentation;
Exercises tact and patience during contacts with disruptive individuals and people of varying backgrounds and temperaments;
Calms distraught faculty, staff, students, or the general public during potential crisis situations;
Must provide high levels of customer service to the general public as well as members of the University community;
Assists visitors with locating events, buildings, offices and personnel;
Prepares in advance to provide testimony during criminal, civil and administrative proceedings;
Attends training and obtains certifications necessary for the continued advancement of the University Department of Public Safety;
Promotes and provides training to the campus community in Active Shooter scenarios, Emergency Procedures, fire drills and evacuation procedures;
Trains and mentors Department of Public Safety staff including work-study positions;
Serves as a liaison with local law enforcement agencies;
Maintains and inspects First Responder, 1st Aid and other emergency equipment;
Forecasts future equipment needs and researches equipment purchases and makes recommendations to the Public Safety Director;
Demonstrates regular and reliable work-related attendance.