Safety & Security Officer

OTTAWA UNIVERSITY • Ottawa, KS

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Safety & Security Officer is primarily responsible for providing personal protection and security for all students, employees, and others common to Ottawa University. The secondary role is to provide protection to the Campus facilities, property, and personal property of all common to the Campus. This position works effectively as a member of the Facilities and Plant Operations Department. The nature of the position requires night and weekend duty. The role may involve standing for long periods of time and/or exposure to extreme weather conditions. The Safety & Security Officer will work closely with the Facilities/Maintenance/Grounds/Custodial departments and will assist as needed. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 3-5 year's work experience.
• Display effective use of professional judgment and discretion.
• Display strong communication skills.
• Be able to react quickly and respond in a helpful manner.
• Physically able to provide assistance and protection to others in any situation.
• Must have a positive work attendance.
• Work in a variety of environments and climatic conditions.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekend hours.
• Willingness to work overtime as necessary.
• Represent the University in a positive and responsive manner.

Nice To Haves

• Training in the field preferred.
• Prior safety related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Must be observant for suspicious/irregular or threatening activities across facilities.
• Must be available to aid and security in escorting students and employees to appropriate destinations.
• Must always be highly visible and available for student and employee safety needs.
• Requires regular inspection tours, on foot, of assigned buildings which requires the employee to walk long distances, climb stairs, and may subject the employee to extreme weather conditions.
• Inspections include checking doors, windows, and gates.
• Must monitor people in buildings requiring authorization for being there and requiring those not authorized to leave.
• Maintain an awareness of route information such as building hours, fire and intrusion alarm status, and on-going maintenance problems.
• Stay knowledgeable of state fire codes, university safety guidelines, and policies governing university buildings.
• Safeguards the university against hazards, safety problems, and property damage.
• Ensure appropriate illumination of buildings to include exits and stairwell lights.
• Inspect buildings with an eye toward utility conservation.
• Takes prompt action to eliminate immediate danger to life or property.
• Responds, usually on foot, immediately to emergency situations.
• Assist in building evacuations, when needed.
• Assist in perimeter control, when necessary, which may involve exposure to extreme weather conditions.
• Reports life threatening conditions and/or property loss/damage to proper authorities.
• Provide assistance in accordance with training and common sense and/or stands by until help arrives.
• Must work cooperatively with others providing a courteous, complete and efficient service.
• Must maintain proper care and control of department equipment and vehicles.
• Participate in and/or provide training as required.
• Must have a positive work attendance, work in a variety of environments and climatic conditions, have flexibility to work evenings and weekend hours, and the willingness to work overtime as necessary.
• Represent the University in a positive and responsive manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned and required which may be with little or no advance notice.
• Will work closely with the Facilities/Maintenance/Grounds/Custodial departments and will assist as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Be mindful and supportive of the Mission of Ottawa University.
• Understand and follow the University’s policies and procedures and exercise good judgment accordingly.
• Assure that University and student information is managed in a confidential and ethical manner in accordance with the University’s Code of Conduct and Ethics.
• Manage your staff in accordance with University personnel policies.
• Encourage collaboration among the staff, provide regular evaluation and feedback, and facilitate developmental opportunities.
• Model and encourage collaboration among University offices and campuses assuring effective communication and operations.
• Provide leadership through conduct, attitude, and professionalism.
• Represent the University to students, external groups, faculty, and staff in a way that reflects positively on the University.
• Exercise inclusivity in your daily actions in accordance with the University’s Mission Statement, Statement of Spiritual Identity, and Statement of Inclusion, Openness, and Community.

What This Job Offers

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