Safety & Security Officer- 3rd Shift

Columbus College of Art & Design•Columbus, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Columbus College of Art & Design is hiring a full-time, year-round Safety & Security Officer for the third shift. The position is hourly, non-exempt, and includes a shift differential. As essential staff, officers must report for work because their duties are necessary to protect the campus community’s health, safety, and physical well-being. Officers patrol campus lots, grounds, and buildings, secure facilities and equipment, and respond appropriately to help maintain a secure environment. The Safety & Security team provides services to faculty, staff, students, and guests. The officer observes and reports incidents, promotes a professional presence on campus, responds to emergencies and critical situations, and supports the campus community. The position includes opportunities for in-house First Aid, CPR, and AED training and the possibility of becoming a certified Taser user. Bike patrol may be performed after certification. Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications. CCAD offers a benefits package that includes vacation time; health, dental, and vision insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; three free campus cafeteria meals; a 403(b) plan with company contribution; paid national holidays; free campus parking; free admission to the Columbus Museum of Art; and training and professional development opportunities. The position is with an equal-opportunity employer.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver's license.
Customer service skills.
Ability to set priorities that accurately reflect the relative importance of duties.
Time management skills.
Ability to work independently within a team.
Proactive, creative approach to problem solving.
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Word, or ability to learn them.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before small groups of customers or employees.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, compute rates, ratios, and percentages, and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to perform the listed physical demands, including regularly walking and occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of security patrol experience, or equivalent work experience dealing with students or the general public, is preferred.
Work experience demonstrating aptitude for growth and ability to communicate across diverse populations is valued.
Exposure to a college campus environment is a plus but not required.
IPIMBA certification as a bike officer, if desired.

Responsibilities

Maintain communication between department members.
Physically secure facilities and equipment within assigned responsibility.
Promote goodwill and maintain a professional presence on campus.
Regularly patrol campus property and survey facilities to ensure they are in sound condition.
Maintain the safety of the campus community throughout buildings and property.
Provide security intervention and take control of critical situations.
Respond urgently to critical medical situations and provide First Aid when necessary.
Document pertinent incidents in appropriate reports and investigate accordingly.
Provide first response to mental health crises and transitional support to professional counseling.
Provide escort service within specified areas to students, faculty, and staff upon request.
Contact outside emergency services as necessary.
Enforce College parking policies and issue parking tickets as necessary.
Patrol and respond to critical situations by bike if certified.