Security Officer

Saginaw Valley State University • West Branch, MI

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About The Position

This position performs routine patrols, writes incident reports, responds to non-emergency and emergency calls throughout the entire campus and as requested by security supervision.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Mandatory Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training must be completed annually according to the Exposure Control Plan.
• Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups.
• Ability to interact with people at all levels to communicate information in a clear and understandable manner.

Nice To Haves

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 3 months of hire or transfer.
• Techniques for Effective Aggression Management (TEAM ADVANCED) certification within 6 months of hire or transfer.

Responsibilities

• May escort patients to and from various departments within the facility at the request of clinical staff and may escort visitors to render assistance in directions or way finding activities.
• Escorts employees to and from their vehicle, as requested or assigned by the Security Supervisor or the Security Manager.
• Assists with helicopter flight operations.
• Responds to hospital emergency overhead pages as determined by security dispatch.
• Monitors and pages all fire codes, as received on the fire monitor system located in security dispatch.
• Monitors and reports alarms received on the S&D alarm panel, generator alarm panel, HVAC computer, Medical Air Gases alarm panel.
• Answers all calls for assistance, received on the security emergency phone line or facilities help line. Creates a maintenance work order for all calls received on the facilities help line.
• Enters information from maintenance job logs and work orders into the TMS application.
• Monitors CCTV system for any and all suspicious circumstances, dispatching a security officer when required.
• Conducts continuous random patrols, utilizing the patrol vehicle, bicycle, or foot patrol.
• Secures and unlocks doors, as prescribed by policies or procedures, or at the direction of the Security Manager and Supervisor.
• Notifies the Security Manager and/or Supervisor via chain of command, for any and all major incidents that occur of facility property.
• Enforces parking policy, as directed.
• Responds to all calls received from the public, hospital staff, and the security dispatcher. Responds to all panic alarms located throughout the facility.
• Responsible for enforcing that all contractors that are working above the ceiling and/or have removed a ceiling tile have a yellow copy of the Above Ceiling Access Permit permit.
• Writes reports as required by policies.
• Follows all departmental and hospital policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED