Safety & Security Officer (30913)

Ottawa University•Ottawa, KS

27d•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety & Security Officer provides personal protection and security for Ottawa University students, employees, and others on campus, and also protects campus facilities and property. The role is part of the Facilities and Plant Operations Department and involves night and weekend duty. The officer maintains a visible, approachable presence, conducts inspections, monitors access to buildings, and responds to emergencies and safety concerns. The position requires work in varied environments and climatic conditions, including exposure to extreme heat and cold, and may involve extended standing, walking, stairs, and overtime. The officer works closely with Facilities, Maintenance, Grounds, and Custodial departments and may assist them as needed. Other duties may be assigned, sometimes with little or no advance notice.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three to five years of work experience.
Effective professional judgment and discretion.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to react quickly and respond helpfully.
Physical ability to provide assistance and protection to others in any situation.
Ability to stand and walk regularly; use hands to handle or feel objects; reach; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and climb stairs.
Vision abilities including close, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to work in varied environments and climatic conditions, including regular exposure to extreme cold and extreme heat.
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends and willingness to work overtime as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Training in the safety or security field.
Prior safety-related work experience.

Responsibilities

Remain alert to suspicious, irregular, or threatening activity throughout campus facilities.
Escort students and employees to appropriate destinations when needed and remain visible and available for their safety needs.
Conduct regular on-foot inspections of assigned buildings, checking doors, windows, and gates.
Monitor people in buildings requiring authorization and direct unauthorized people to leave.
Maintain awareness of building hours, fire and intrusion alarm status, and ongoing maintenance problems.
Stay informed about state fire codes, university safety guidelines, and policies governing university buildings.
Safeguard the University against hazards, safety problems, and property damage; ensure appropriate illumination of buildings, exits, and stairwells; and inspect for utility conservation.
Take prompt action to address immediate danger to life or property and respond to emergencies, usually on foot.
Assist with building evacuations and perimeter control when needed, and report life-threatening conditions or property loss or damage to appropriate authorities.
Provide assistance consistent with training and sound judgment, or remain on scene until help arrives.
Work cooperatively and provide courteous, complete, and efficient service.
Maintain proper care and control of department equipment and vehicles.
Participate in and/or provide training as required.
Work evenings and weekends and overtime as necessary; maintain positive attendance and represent the University positively and responsively.
Assist Facilities, Maintenance, Grounds, and Custodial departments as needed and perform other assigned duties.
Follow University policies and procedures, handle University and student information confidentially and ethically, and support the University's mission and inclusive community.