Security Officer - UT

Rocky Vista University • Ivins, UT

39d • $20 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Rocky Vista University (RVU), a diverse, equitable, and inclusive healthcare education university that recognizes, values, and respects the commonalities and differences reflected in our students, staff, faculty, and alumni. We strive to be compassionate healthcare educators and practitioners who embrace and champion inclusive excellence. RVU is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Primary Purpose Provide Safety and Security service to campus and University through patrol of buildings, grounds, and parking lots, camera review and other measures.

Requirements

• Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills.
• Must obey and comply with all RVU standard operating procedures.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with staff, faculty, students, local and State agencies and visitors.
• Must be upbeat, positive, outgoing, personable and able to relate well with diverse populations and age groups.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based multicultural environment.
• Able to work independently and provide reports.
• Must be able to balance priorities while paying attention to detail when working on multiple projects.
• Proficient with Outlook and Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Must maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.
• Seniority based shift work is required with, as needed, periodic modifications to cover an open shift(s).
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing inclusive excellence and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Some related experience.

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) - six (6) years of experience in security and/or law enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Patrol buildings, grounds, parking lots, and report incidents on campus to Supervisor, and/or the Manager of Security to determine appropriate security responses to incidents.
• Answer all emergency calls within the University and Health Center including but not limited to medical emergencies, personnel safety, theft and fire; contact emergency agencies as needed; develop and maintain a positive working relationship with Faculty, Staff, Students and local law enforcement and fire officials.
• Monitor closed circuit television camera system; manage access control system and badges.
• Issue parking permits; lock and unlock entries and exits for authorized usage.
• Ability to keep records and utilize computer to complete and maintain all paperwork related to public safety including incident reports, theft, injury reports and reports on unsafe or hazardous conditions.
• Establish and maintain contacts with relevant external agencies concerned with safety and security; formulate rapid response systems with appropriate law enforcement agencies.
• Operate the RAVE Mass Notification system in the event of an emergency and assist the Supervisor and/or Manager of Security in identifying high risk areas and initiate actions to reduce risk exposure.
• Enforce State, Federal, and College policies on campus.
• Provide safety escorts to various locations on campus for staff and students.
• Receive and document all lost and found property: attempt to identify the proper owner.
• Assure that all exterior areas are patrolled and cleared of hazards at all times.
• Perform all other duties and projects as assigned by Security Supervisor and/or Manager of Public Safety & Security, Director of Campus Operations and Vice President of Operations as the needed.
• Perform duties related to the receipt, tracking, postage and distribution of the U.S. mail and other packages received via other carriers.

Benefits

• RVU offers a full benefits package that includes Health, Dental and Vision insurance, along with 2 weeks (minimum) accrued paid vacation days per year, 12 accrued sick days per year, personal days, 13 ½ paid holidays (if security officer works holiday you will be paid time and ½ instead of holiday pay) and 401(K) match up to 7% based on employee’s contribution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED