Security Guard

Overview

RESEARCH SECURITY OFFICE (UA-RSO-IUBLA). The Applied Research Center (ARC) addresses national security challenges by uniting government and military stakeholders, Defense Industrial Base (DIB) partners, and academic experts in one collaborative, secure environment.

• Department-Specific Responsibilities:
  Responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment at the Applied Research Center (ARC).
• Monitors building access, patrolling facilities, responding to alarms, and ensuring compliance with security protocols.
• Works closely with ARC leadership and the Research Security Office to support the secure operation of research activities and protect sensitive areas.
• Conducts/coordinates regular patrols of the ARC facility, including interior and exterior spaces, to maintain safety and detect potential hazards.
• Monitors live feeds and reviews footage from ARC's security camera systems to identify and respond to suspicious activity.

• Patrols and ensures security of grounds, building interiors or stands post at an assigned location. Protects university assets against theft, vandalism or unauthorized use or entrance of property.
• Monitors rooms, offices, corridors, galleries, public access and service areas. Ensures doors and building entrances are locked and/or unlocked at designated times.
• Tests alarm systems; investigates tripped alarms and unusual or suspicious activity; may keep routine logs or prepare reports.
• Involves law enforcement agencies when necessary; assists with investigations. Assists police, fire and medical personnel during emergencies.
• Assists patrons and visitors with directions or information; responds to calls for service and provides safety escorts as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

• 2 years of related experience

• Valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University Upon Date of Hire
• Security Clearance:
  Ability to hold a TS/SCI security clearance

• CPR certified Upon Date of Hire
• AED certified Upon Date of Hire
• Basic understanding of law enforcement practices and emergency response procedures
• Familiarity with operating surveillance camera systems
• Working knowledge of federal security standards relevant to secure facilities

• Required:
  
  Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner
• Required:
  
  Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and communicate with a wide variety of individuals
• Required:
  
  Ability to stand or walk for extended periods
• Required:
  
  Ability to accurately recall events witnessed visually and translate to written documentation
• Required:
  
  Ability to perform duties in tense or stressful situations and deal with distressed individuals
• Required:
  
  Ability to use electronic communications devices
• Required:
  
  Knowledge of emergency preparedness
• Required:
  
  Ability to be trained in the following areas may apply: hazard materials recognition and handling;
  Incident Command; NIMS 100, 200, and 700; emergency first aid including CPR and AED; traffic control; radiation safety training and alarm response; respirator N95 training and airborne hazards

• Basic understanding of law enforcement practices and emergency response procedures
• Familiarity with operating surveillance camera systems
• Working knowledge of federal security standards relevant to secure facilities

The employee in this position will have excellent communication skills. This role is active and requires moving about the workspace and ascending/descending stairs or ladders. The role may require moving objects up to 50 pounds, detecting items at close or far range, and good depth perception. The role may require performing essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Bloomington, Indiana

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members
• Paid holidays and paid time off; winter break
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online or by request. For support, contact IU Public Safety.