Security Officer

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Title

Title Security Officer

Posting Number

Posting Number S01592JP

Department

Department Safety and Security

Job Summary

The Security Officer provides support through the Campus Communications Center and patrols the College campus on foot, bicycle, or in a security vehicle. The officer is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff, alumni, visitors, and property. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting daily patrols and walkthroughs of campus buildings and grounds, including locking and unlocking buildings and inspecting fire and access control alarm systems
• Monitoring the condition of campus buildings and taking steps to prevent damage or theft, as well as identifying and reporting hazards such as broken lights or unsafe conditions during patrols
• Investigating incidents, crimes, and complaints involving the College or its community members, and ensuring compliance with established regulations and policies
• Operating the Campus Security Communications Center by monitoring alarms, responding to complaints and requests, and coordinating response efforts by communicating with patrol officers via radio or other means
• Maintaining detailed and accurate records as it pertains to incidents, activities, and communications
• While this is a fairly entry-level position, Bowdoin will provide 5 weeks of training to new security employees, further training at 6 months, and offer other opportunities for training through out the year such as deescalation trainings.

• This position is full time, year round, 40 hours per week (1.0 FTE ). 7 am – 3:00 pm Friday through Monday with Tuesdays and Wednesdays off.

• The hourly rate for this position is $21.35 per hour. Exact compensation will be determined based on years of applicable experience.
• This position is eligible for overtime and a weekend differential.
• 2nd Shift Differential (10%):
  Applies to hours Worked from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
• 3rd Shift Differential (15%):
  Applies to hours worked from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
  • $21.35 × 15% = $3.20 additional per hour
• Weekend Differential:
  Additional $1.00 per hour for hours worked on Saturday and Sunday.

• A variety of health insurance plans
• Generous Retirement Plan – 10.12% of annual compensation contribution (Eligible after 1 year of service and age 26), no match or vesting required!
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off: 10 days of vacation (1st year), 15 days (2nd year), 12 days of personal/sick time ( PTO accruals based on hours worked).
• Paid Holidays and Special Days Off
• Paid Parental Leave (Available after one year of service)
• Access to many of the College’s facilities including the gym and pool (Including household members)
• High school diploma or GED equivalent required;
  Associate’s degree in criminal justice or related field preferred
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification (or willing to obtain upon employment)
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to meet the requirements of the College’s Motor Vehicle Use Policy required
• Attendance at a Campus Security Officer Academy
• Working knowledge of various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems
• Ability to work three regularly scheduled, 120 hours (18 months full-time equivalent) as a Bowdoin College Security Officer I (of which 1,040 hours as a Museum Security Officer may be applied toward this requirement)
• Demonstrated proficiency in Patrol and Communications Center operations (a minimum of 96 hrs annually in each discipline is expected to maintain an acceptable level of proficiency)
• Ability to maintain at least one approved area of special expertise (e.g., Field Training Officer, crime prevention, MOAB , defensive tactics, drug recognition, CPR /First Aid Instructor)
• Ability to design, implement and maintain a self-initiated community service project of substantial value to the Bowdoin community that enhances campus safety and security
• Ability to…