Security Officer (Part-Time, Weekends)

Heidelberg University • Tiffin, OH

16h

About The Position

The Security Officer position is responsible for providing for the safety and security of Heidelberg University students, faculty, staff, guests and the preservation of property through enforcement of University policies and procedures. The Security Officer will accomplish this purpose through conspicuous patrol, responding to calls for assistance including emergency and crisis situations, and providing other safety-related services.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in law enforcement, criminal justice, emergency management, or related field; and, (B) One (1) to two (2) years relevant experience in safety, security, law enforcement, public safety or related field; or,
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to model Heidelberg’s core values of integrity, honesty, humility, transparency, respectfulness, diversity, caring, loyalty and accountability in all work.
• Ability to demonstrate agile intellectual dynamism, insightful self-knowledge, a keen desire for personal learning, build collaborative peer relationships, dedicated to hard-working teamwork, a strong student focus orientation, and an enthusiastic spirit of community.
• Knowledge of laws, rules, codes and currently accepted principles and practices relevant to safety and security operations on a college / university campus.
• Knowledge of conflict management and conflict resolution principles and skill at implementing those principles.
• Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing. (D) Knowledge of University processes and policies. Ability to maintain a level of confidentiality with regards to sensitive data and records.
• Ability to create and maintain working relationships with other faculty, staff and students. (F) Ability to exercise sound independent judgment when answering questions and direct to the appropriate department if necessary.
• Ability to understand and follow through with multi-directional tasks; Ability to maintain more than one project at a time and be comfortable meeting deadlines.
• Knowledge of word processing and data management software and ability to learn new software and programs as necessary.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and a varied shift.
• Certified First Responder and / or CPR / AED and First Aid or the ability to obtain certification within one (1) year of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in law enforcement, criminal justice, emergency management, or related field; (B) Three (3) or more years progressively responsible experience; and / or,
• Prior experience overseeing the safety / security departments in an education or higher education organizational structure.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the daily activity log book and records all shift activity in daily activity log book. Assists with training new student personnel as assigned by the Director of Campus Security and Compliance. Completes fire drills in all campus buildings as assigned by the Director of Campus Security and Compliance.
• Fuels and maintains security vehicles; performs proper safety inspections and reports any malfunctions or repairs needed.
• Enforces all Heidelberg University policies and regulations set forth by the University.
• Patrols parking areas and enforces all parking regulations including ticketing and reporting accidents or crimes related to vehicles parked on campus.
• Unlocks and locks campus facilities as scheduled or requested by Heidelberg staff and faculty; performs routine checks on emergency exit lighting, locks and fire alarms.
• Responds to emergency calls for assistance including medical matters, fire alarms, and other safety / security related issues. Assists medical and emergency response units upon their arrival to campus and performs traffic and crowd control functions as needed or directed by emergency personnel. Monitors and handles fire safety equipment.
• Provides campus escorts. Performs routine patrols of and through University owned buildings and properties both on and off campus.
• Documents and appropriately reports all violations of University policy and other events by completing an incident communication form.
• Other duties as required or assigned in support of the University’s mission and core values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree