Security Officer

Description

Job Summary: Responsible for enforcing all laws, rules and policies authorized by the Safety and Security Department.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Enforces all authorized laws, rules, and regulations.
• Transports students in company vehicle.
• Patrols assigned areas and remains alert for disturbances, fires, safety hazards, traffic violators, suspicious acts and/or persons, and other unusual conditions.
• Aids and assists visitors, students, and staff.
• Maintains Student Accountability logs for students entering / exiting the center
• Performs building security and safety checks.
• Conducts approved searches and Safety & Health inspections of visitors, staff and students as necessary.
• Receives complaints and makes appropriate preliminary investigations.
• Provides escort service as directed.
• Investigates vehicular accidents at center.
• Issues visitor passes and temporary vehicle permits.
• Participates in the disciplinary process as established at the center, including zero tolerance for violence and drugs.
• Attend training as required.
• May provide temporary coverage in student occupied areas such as the dormitories and recreation areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Minimum: High school graduate or equivalent. Valid State Driver’s License.

Preferred: Three to six months’ experience in a security or work-related capacity, Class B License with passenger/air brake endorsement preferred.

Knowledge: Knowledge of crowd control techniques preferred. Knowledge of law enforcement procedures preferred. Possess a valid state driver’s license. Ability to obtain a bus driver’s license. Must maintain CPR/FA Certification. Familiarity with problems of underprivileged, minority groups, especially youth. Good writing skills. Excellent communication skills.