Security Officer Senior, Public Safety (8124)

Idaho State University

14d•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

To ensure safety and security of residents, staff, buildings, and grounds; respond to emergencies; performs related work. This position is not eligible for new visa sponsorship at this time. Candidates who already hold valid U.S. work authorization may be considered.

Requirements

Good knowledge of building security procedures.
Experience applying fire and life safety hazards.
Experience evaluating and handling disturbances and security emergencies.
Experience reading, applying, and following written and oral instructions.
Experience writing business reports, investigative reports, or detailed documentation.
Experience typing or using a keyboard.
Valid driver's license.
Current firearms qualifications or the ability to become qualified within 30 days of hire date.
Current less lethal qualifications or the ability to become qualified within 30 days of hire date.
Certified Police Officer, graduate from attending a Law Enforcement Academy Program, or Military Police.
Observing activities of persons on campus both day and night.
Patrolling an assigned area on foot.
Subduing and restraining physically aggressive or resisting individuals.
Helping lift, carry or transfer incapacitated individuals.
Hearing conversations on a two-way radio.
Exposure to all types of weather conditions.
Physical danger from residents and outside intruders is constant.

Responsibilities

Responds to calls for assistance or lack of timely radio contact.
Assists unit staff in calming, controlling, and restraining combative, intoxicated, and/or aggressive residents.
Maintains surveillance of potentially volatile situations.
Contacts local law enforcement agencies for assistance regarding potential problem situations.
Directs and participates in searches of buildings and surrounding area both on and off campus.
Assures timely evacuation in case of fire or other disaster.
Prepares written reports.
Escorts residents to and from living areas.
Provides for safety and security of residents and staff.
Enforces safety and security policies and procedures.
Patrols campus and outbuildings to prevent vandalism and detect fires.
Patrols buildings ensuring that doors are locked and searches the facility when a door is found unlocked.
Observes movement on campus and uses radio to advise of disturbances or suspicious occurrences.
Assures that no one is in restricted areas.
Reports safety hazards.
Conducts searches for contraband.
Investigates vandalism and theft.
Checks and logs security lights.
Reports mechanical malfunctions.
Confronts unauthorized visitors and may make arrests.
May patrol parking lots, enforce speed limits on institution grounds and issue citations.
May make minor emergency maintenance repairs to ensure safety.
May check the steam pressure and water level in the boilers.