Security Guard (Multiple Openings)

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Campus Community Safety (DCCS) unifies front-line public safety units across the University for a holistic approach to campus community safety, innovation in approaches, and clarity in leadership responsibility and accountability. Key units include UW Emergency Management, SafeCampus and the Seattle campus UW Police Department. Division staff work daily in partnership with units across and outside the UW system to both create safer, welcoming campus environments, prepare for potential natural or human-made disasters, and respond appropriately to incidents. UW Police Department's Campus Facility Security Program has an outstanding opportunity for a Security Guard. The purpose of the Campus Facility Security Program is to enhance the safety of students and personnel at the University of Washington by providing safety and security patrols to campus facilities and areas where assigned. Security Guards also facilitate the overall security of the campus by conducting regular foot patrols, throughout assigned campus buildings, and providing general security services at other locations on campus.

Requirements

Physical capacity to perform duties
Possession of a valid motor vehicle driver’s license
No previous felony convictions
All drivers will adhere to the Washington State Traffic Laws at all times while on duty and operating a University vehicle.
All drivers must successfully complete the UW Transportation – Safe Driver program to drive a university vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Security experience
Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills to include being clearly understandable via radio communication transmissions, especially during emergency circumstances, as well as the ability to maintain records clearly and legibly
Excellent customer services skills to include the ability to interface professionally with a diverse community
Good analytical and observation skills
Ability to exercise sound judgment and decision-making
Ability to operate under stressful situations (to include contacting uncooperative individuals who are in or approaching unauthorized areas), while maintaining composure in dealing with executives, clients, staff, authorities and the public, occasionally under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations
Ability to work with minimal supervision as well as in a teamwork atmosphere
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
Basic computer skills
Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently
Ability to adapt to changes in the external environment to include being exposed to inclement weather and work in environments or under conditions that require the use of protective gear and devices and/or awareness of personal safety and safety of others
First Aid and CPR certified (or ability to obtain certifications upon hire) and maintain certifications
Flexible and available to work night shifts as assigned to include weekends
Flexible and available to work overtime with little/no advance notice
Must be comfortable working in and patrolling campus buildings in a solo capacity, including a high-rise building

Responsibilities

Perform duties primarily on foot; may operate University vehicle as needed.
Provide Safety Escort service as part of the Husky NightWalk Program to various locations on campus during the designated times, as necessary and approved by on-duty supervisor.
Request Seattle Fire Medics to their location in case of a medical emergency and administer first-aid if authorized and trained.
Advise UWPD dispatch (via radio) whenever they observe suspected criminal activity and/or suspicious circumstances.
Avoid any confrontational situations and request a police officer presence if such a situation starts to develop.
Not make contact, or engage in use of force tactics unless an extreme situation (i.e., protect self or others from bodily harm) occurs.
Perform roving patrols of buildings, parking lots/garages and bike racks for criminal and/or suspicious activity.
Perform building admits.
Perform building checks and sweeps.
Perform battery jumps.
Perform special security details as assigned.
Perform other specified functions determined by the on-duty supervisor.