Security Officer, Multiple Shifts

Employees in this class are under general supervision; performs investigations of crimes and accidents, protects property, facilities and citizens by law enforcement; provides escort service; performs related and occasionally other duties as assigned.

Daily Operations

- Investigates suspected crimes, reports findings, and arrests suspected individuals

- Directs and controls traffic, monitors parking operation, and issues parking tickets; investigates accidents

- Patrols the campus, business office, classrooms, recreational facilities, dormitories, hospital, facility, etc. by foot or motor vehicle while armed with handgun.

- Performs related and occasionally other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

- Ability to attain an Armed Security License

- Ability to qualify with a Glock 40 cal handgun

- Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations and to determine proper course of action

- Knowledge of campus policies, City, and State laws

- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions

- Knowledge of geographic area of the campus

- Ability to ascertain facts by personal contact, observations, and to determine proper course of action

- Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with students, the public, and other employees

- Ability to enforce laws firmly, tactfully with respect for the rights of others

- Knowledge of effective methods of investigation

- Ability to learn to operate law enforcement equipment required in the performance of required duties

- Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and written

Required Experience and Education

- High School Diploma required or

- 3 –12 months law enforcement work experience preferred