Security Officer-FOP

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Ohio State’s Department of Public Safety is hiring Security Officers-FOP (Fraternal Order of Police) to join the Central Campus Security Team. Security Officers focus on safety of the university community as the top priority and provide physical security for various campus locations. Officers demonstrate stellar customer service as they engage with the community to provide a physical security presence, conduct high-visibility patrols and provide general assistance such as giving directions and escorting people to locations on campus. These roles can prepare you for future advancement in public safety careers. Standard patrols include safety and security checks of buildings, external grounds and equipment and are conducted in a variety of ways: on foot and in vehicles. Vehicles are marked, brand new, temperature controlled and Bluetooth capable. Security Officers also respond to alarms and work in the security control room monitoring CCTV cameras, answering phone and radio calls, and dispatching other officers. These positions also assist in traffic and pedestrian management, participate in special duty events and operations (i.e., football team security), complete routine logs and forms, administer first aid and operate fire extinguishers. They also investigate and report on crimes, unusual incidents, complaints, injuries and accidents. Newly hired Security Officers receive specialized training including, First Aid/CPR/AED, OC Spray, mountain bike and de-escalation training.

Requirements

• Ability to work evenings and weekends and be subject to 24-hour call-in.
• Possession of a valid drivers license.
• Completion of field training program within first three months of employment.

Nice To Haves

• HS Graduate or Equivalent or equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

• Provide physical security for various campus locations.
• Engage with the community to provide a physical security presence.
• Conduct high-visibility patrols.
• Provide general assistance such as giving directions and escorting people to locations on campus.
• Conduct safety and security checks of buildings, external grounds and equipment.
• Respond to alarms.
• Work in the security control room monitoring CCTV cameras, answering phone and radio calls, and dispatching other officers.
• Assist in traffic and pedestrian management.
• Participate in special duty events and operations (i.e., football team security).
• Complete routine logs and forms.
• Administer first aid and operate fire extinguishers.
• Investigate and report on crimes, unusual incidents, complaints, injuries and accidents.

Benefits

• Exceptional health, dental, vision and prescription insurance coverage that begins on your first day of employment.
• Retirement options include an employer match up to 14 percent.
• Education assistance reimburses 100% of tuition for you to attend Ohio State and 50% for your spouse and dependents.
• Paid time off includes Vacation (begins accruing on your first day), Sick (begins accruing on your first day), and Compensatory Time (in lieu of overtime pay when approved).
• Paid parental leave.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees