Security Officer

About the position

The Security Officer is responsible for patrolling facilities, buildings, and property to detect unauthorized persons or activities and unsafe conditions. The officer maintains visibility to deter criminal activity and is tasked with various duties including providing basic patrols, observing and reporting unsafe conditions, conducting preliminary investigations, and assisting local police agencies during emergencies. The position requires regular communication with the dispatch center and the completion of necessary administrative forms and reports.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic patrol to assigned areas/campus.
• Observes and reports faulty and/or unsafe utility equipment.
• Reports obstructions in streets or sidewalks, holes, leaking of faulty utility services, or other unusual conditions.
• Observes and reports criminal activity and other incidents that may jeopardize safety.
• Conducts preliminary investigations and assists higher-level officers.
• May appear in court as a witness regarding various incidents.
• Provides directions and information to College personnel, students, and the public.
• Admits authorized personnel to locked buildings during secure hours.
• Maintains regular radio contact with the dispatch center.
• Completes necessary administrative forms/reports.
• Directs traffic and enforces parking regulations.
• Provides assistance to local police agencies during emergencies.
• Furnishes escort service and transports visitors, guests, staff, and students.
• Meets all job safety requirements and applicable OSHA safety standards.
• Demonstrates regular attendance.
• Accesses and utilizes College prescribed software programs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Good communication skills, both written and oral.
• Valid Ohio Driver's license.
• Current certifications in First Aid and CPR.
• Must obtain certifications in State of Ohio Security Officer, AED, Awareness of HazMat, Weapons of Mass Destruction, and Personal Awareness Protection Equipment within the first 120 days of employment.
• Skills in keyboarding, basic math and grammar, and basic or standard word processing (MS Word) and/or spreadsheet applications (MS Excel).
• Proficiency with an email software package (MS Outlook) and the Internet.
• Must be able to meet the College insurability requirements.
• Must have sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of a diverse population.
• Must be a citizen of the U.S.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to satisfactorily complete a thorough background clearance, physical examination, polygraph or voice stress analysis, and psychological evaluation.

Nice-to-haves

• One (1) year of protective services experience in a security position.
• Possession of a State of Ohio Security Officer Certification and/or a current cadet in the Cuyahoga Community College Police Academy.

Benefits

• Part-time employment with a minimum hourly rate of $19.81/hr.
• Union position with potential benefits associated with union membership.