Safety and Security Officer

OTC • Springfield, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Safety and Security Officer will perform security, loss prevention, parking and traffic control duties within assigned areas of the College campus or center. This position responds to emergency situations, including providing CPR/AED and First Aid.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years employment as a Safety and Security Officer at an accredited institution of higher learning; or three years employment as a Law Enforcement Officer or Fire Marshal with a public agency; or three years military service as a Military Law Enforcement Officer with an honorable discharge.
• Successful completion of a recognized law enforcement training academy, military law enforcement school or otherwise qualified under the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LESOA - HR218).
• Must be proficient in the use and maintenance of firearms, defensive tactics, and personal protection equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively - dispatch and receive calls over the radio in calm, clear, concise and professional manner.
• Certified or be able become certified after employment, in a recognized CPR/AED and First Aid program.
• Ability to work on weekdays, weekends, nights and holidays; be on call as needed.
• Possess a valid Missouri driver’s license or CDL, with good driving record.
• Ability to travel between OTC locations as needed for assignments.
• Maintain a professional appearance.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Ability to hold and carry objects up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to pull, drag, or carry persons from danger.
• Ability to identify license plates, color of vehicles and other information from appropriate distances.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to use information technology for professional productivity (such as Microsoft Office Suite).

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or higher from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Possess a Missouri POST Class A certification from a recognized law enforcement academy.
• Five years of employment as a Law Enforcement Officer or Fire Marshall with a public agency; or five years military service as a Military Police Officer with an honorable discharge.
• Experience working within a collegiate setting.

Responsibilities

• Respond to dispatched calls for service and/or assist in responding to security, fire, medical and weather-related emergencies, or natural disasters.
• Perform self-initiated activities such as crime prevention, traffic control and parking enforcement.
• Provides assistance as requested within the capability of the department to provide (e.g., battery jump starts for dead car batteries, assisting emergency personnel responding to emergencies on campus etc.).
• Patrol campus property to maintain a safe and secure campus environment.
• Enforce College parking and traffic regulations.
• Conduct visual surveys while on patrol for potentially dangerous or unsafe areas and conditions, routinely inspect fire prevention equipment, conduct fire inspections for hazardous materials or conditions, and making on-the-spot corrections if possible or reporting the conditions to an appropriate authority for correction.
• Must be proficient in the use and maintenance of firearms; defensive tactics, and personal protection equipment.
• Certified (or be able become certified) in a recognized CPR/AED and First Aid program.
• Perform emergency notifications to employees, students and visitors on campus via the OTC Alert System and other means in a timely manner.
• Prepare and submit comprehensive reports as required.
• Perform on-call duties, carry the on-call phone as needed, and be able to respond in a timely manner.
• Brief the subsequent shift regarding incidents or special events.
• Support the Safety and Security Department by serving as a dispatcher or Officer in Charge for the day as needed.
• Remain competent and current through self-directed professional reading, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses as required by the Safety and Security Department.
• Contribute to the overall success and morale of the Safety and Security Department by adhering to the Safety and Security Department Standard Operating Procedures.
• Comply with college policies and procedures.
• Exhibit exemplary attendance and punctuality.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including attending college functions, including serving on committees and attending community events.

Benefits

• Medical insurance coverage for employees through the CoxHealth network at no cost to employees.
• Dental, LTD and group life insurance coverage for employees at no cost to employees.
• Access to the on-site OTC Health and Wellness Clinic at no cost for employees and their dependents.
• Use of the OTC fitness center at no cost to employees.
• Twelve (12) tuition free college credit hours per fall and/or spring semester and six (6) college credit hours per summer term for employees and/or their dependents.
• College matches the employee PSRS/PEERS retirement at 14.5% or 6.86%

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED