Patrol Officer; Armed

Position: Patrol Officer (Armed)

Job Title

Patrol Officer (Armed)

Classification

Non-Exempt

Reports To

Director of Campus Safety and Emergency Preparedness

Salary Range

$18-$20 per hour

North Central University Mission Statement

North Central University is a dynamic Christian learning community educating students for lives of service throughout society, the marketplace, and the church. In keeping with its Pentecostal heritage and mission, NCU models and expects excellence in both academic practice and Christian faith.

Position Purpose

The Security Officer in the North Central University Campus Safety and Security Department is responsible for appropriately responding to emergencies, mitigating risk through proactive crime prevention and safety prevention measures, providing quality customer service, enforcing company policies, local, state and federal laws, and incident recording. This job description is general in nature to include responsibilities that are applicable to the different job roles in the Security Department.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Patrol within North Central patrol boundaries
• Complete patrol tasks as assigned per each shift worked
• Proactively ensure campus safety and security while patrolling
• Provide customer service
• Maintain knowledge of building names and addresses, street names, intersections, etc
• Provide incident reports to supervisor(s)
• Utilize virtual patrolling methods via the department camera systems
• Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments as assigned
• Report student concerns to the Student Development and Residence Life departments as outlined in the Departmental Communication Matrix
• Enforce trespassing policies and laws

Maintain Access Control Systems

• Enforce policies regarding guests on campus
• Maintain high level of access control for exterior doors via door locks and card access system

Provide Safety Escorts within Patrol Boundaries

• Provide escorts (walking or vehicle) to NCU constituents 24 hours a day, 7 days a week while on duty

Provide Emergency Service Response and Management

• Respond to large scale emergency service requests
• Respond to individual emergency services requests
• Provide on scene management of emergency situation until relieved by supervisor(s) or other local authorities
• Provide accurate and factual documentation via Case Reports and/or Event Logging during and after responding to an emergency situation
• Communicate with supervisor(s) and/or local authorities
• Provide investigative services after incident

Maintain Current Training and Standards

• Attend and participate in established weekly Security department meetings
• Attend and participate in certification training sessions
• Maintain current emergency response training and/or certifications
• Maintain current defensive tactics and other defensive tool certifications
• Maintain a current Minnesota Permit to Carry

Required Qualifications / Skills

• High school diploma required; preference for relevant certifications, training, or degrees. Prior Military and L/E preferred. Must be at least 21 years of age and legally qualified for employment in the United States.
• Applicants must possess or be able to obtain a Minnesota Permit to Carry, firearm, and relevant equipment, as well as department-selected firearms training certifications upon employment.
• Applicants may never have been convicted of a felony in any jurisdiction, a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude within the seven years prior to employment, or any law involving the sale, delivery, or manufacture of a controlled substance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and ability to use technological resources including a variety of computer programs and applications.
• Knowledge of proactive security measures.
• Skill in observation and detail recognition.
• Effective verbal and written communication, including email.
• Delivery of quality customer service.
• Lift and move up to 30 pounds of training equipment.
• Progress on projects amidst frequent interruptions.
• Maintain organization.
• Maintain composure, professionalism, and effectiveness in stressful situations and in dealing with complaints from faculty, staff, students, and guests.
• Attend regularly scheduled meetings, training sessions, and…