Responsible for providing appropriate non-emergency and non-enforcement assistance to police officers in protecting and securing Morehouse College's property and its students, staff, faculty, and visitors.
Observation and Situational Awareness: Keen eye for suspicious behavior, hazards, or violations. Ability to assess surroundings and anticipate risks.
Effective Communication: Clear verbal communication with students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Strong written communication for incident and daily activity reports.
Conflict Resolution and De-escalation: Ability to calm tense situations without escalating them. Use of tact, empathy, and authority to resolve disputes.
Critical Thinking and Decision-Making: Sound judgment in high-pressure or emergency situations. Ability to prioritize safety while following college policy and the law.
Customer Service and Interpersonal Skills: Friendly, respectful, and helpful demeanor. Understanding that officers often serve as the face of the institution during interactions.
Teamwork and Collaboration: Ability to work well with fellow officers, emergency responders, and campus staff. Willingness to support team goals and share information.
Physical Readiness: Capability to patrol campus by foot or vehicle. Ability to respond quickly in emergencies, including running or lifting.
Technology Proficiency: Use of radios, body cameras, security systems (CCTV), and electronic access control. Familiarity with basic computer tasks: emails, report writing, and log systems.
Integrity and Professionalism: Strong ethical judgment and discretion. Dependable, punctual, and respectful in all interactions.
Emergency Response: Trained and ready to respond to fires, medical emergencies, threats, or lockdown situations. Basic first aid/CPR/AED skills are often required or preferred.
High school education or equivalent
Minimum experience of three years in security police work
Minimum of 21 years old and possess a valid drivers license
Previous experience in the security field and strong work ethics
Good oral and written communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the diverse campus community
IT Literate and basic proficiency in operation of standard office equipment
Understanding of Morehouse College rules, student code of conduct, and emergency response protocols
Familiarity with Georgia state laws, especially related to trespassing, search and seizure, arrest procedures, and use of force
Knowledge of operating CCTV, alarm systems, and access control technologies
Basic understanding of the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, as well as incident reporting standards
Awareness of incident command systems and how to respond to medical emergencies, natural disasters, and active threat situations