Security Officer

Touro University•Vallejo, CA

15h•$22

About The Position

Overview Security Officers are responsible for observing and reporting safety and security hazards affecting the personnel and property of the University; and to assist in enforcing University Safety and Security rules and regulations. The Security officer interacts with a variety of persons including; faculty; staff; students; contractors; vendors; visitors; public safety officials; and the general public. Responsibilities Protect persons and property from unlawful activities and provide a safe and secure campus environment. Identify suspicious persons, behaviors and circumstances that may pose a public safety risk and take immediate and appropriate action to prevent incidents. Patrol campus and buildings. Monitor building-conditions and respond to unsafe conditions, hazards, and emergencies, etc. following safety guidelines. Respond to public safety alarms and assist with lockouts. Enforcing parking regulations, give directions and respond to requests for assistance and information. Prepare all required written reports such as responding, compiling and reporting all information in regard to theft alarms, accidents, and other incidents that may occur. Monitor alarms and panels for emergencies that might arise within the facility. Handle special assignments directed by Director of Campus Security, such as: driving the campus shuttle between locations on a regular or intermittent schedule, special events, reception/visitor building posts, and working in command office as needed. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred, prior verifiable work experience as a security officer will be considered in lieu
Valid California driver’s license
Bureau Security & Investigative Services (BSIS) current Guard Card required to work in California
Basic computer skills
Excellent knowledge of security protocols
Ability to operate security systems and emergency equipment
Ability to lift objects up to 50 lbs.
Must have sufficient hearing to respond to normal verbal speech, alarms, radio and telephone communications
Must have sufficient visual acuity to read and understand faculty/staff listings, posted orders, maps, computer screens, check identification, and to distinguish the faces of faculty/staff, contractors, vendors, guests and visitors
Must be able to stand, walk and/or drive for up to 90% of the assigned shift
Must have a command of the English language that is easily understood
Must be able to respond quickly to incidents and emergencies (“Rapid Response”). Rapid Response may include, but is not limited to, running, squatting, crouching, kneeling, climbing, standing for long periods of time, and operating Touro vehicles
Strong interpersonal skills
Advanced verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work alone or as part of a team
Ability to solve problems as they arise
Attention to detail
Ability to react appropriately in stressful situations

Nice To Haves

Prior law enforcement, military, or security experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Protect persons and property from unlawful activities and provide a safe and secure campus environment.
Identify suspicious persons, behaviors and circumstances that may pose a public safety risk and take immediate and appropriate action to prevent incidents.
Patrol campus and buildings.
Monitor building-conditions and respond to unsafe conditions, hazards, and emergencies, etc. following safety guidelines.
Respond to public safety alarms and assist with lockouts.
Enforcing parking regulations, give directions and respond to requests for assistance and information.
Prepare all required written reports such as responding, compiling and reporting all information in regard to theft alarms, accidents, and other incidents that may occur.
Monitor alarms and panels for emergencies that might arise within the facility.
Handle special assignments directed by Director of Campus Security, such as: driving the campus shuttle between locations on a regular or intermittent schedule, special events, reception/visitor building posts, and working in command office as needed.
Other duties as assigned.