NSU- NSU Campus Security Officer

Position: NSU00145- NSU Campus Security Officer

Title:

NSU
00145- NSU Campus Security Officer

State Role

Title:

Hiring Range: $35,

Pay Band: 2

Agency:
Norfolk State University

Location:

Norfolk State University

Agency Website:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..edu

Recruitment Type:
General Public - G

Job Description Summary

Provides campus safety and security services by responding to calls for service, monitoring alarm systems, conducting foot and vehicle patrols, enforcing University safety policies, assisting injured or ill persons, responding to fire and emergency situations, and controlling pedestrian and vehicle traffic. Exercises sound judgment and independent decision-making to help maintain a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Job Duties

• The ability to receive and prioritize complaints.
• The demonstrated ability to use computers and monitor various alarm systems.
• Skilled in keyboarding, have a good command of the English language and the ability to use good discretion and sound judgment when handling a situation.
• Must demonstrate the ability to interpret policies and procedures.
• Position requires driving/operating a motor vehicle with a valid operator license.
• Render assistance to injured or ill persons.
• If necessary, transport to the University health center and/or to local hospital.
• Request rescue services as required. Respond to fire alarms, locate fire and if necessary, evacuate building; extinguish fire, summon outside assistance, control pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
• Conduct walking patrols of all dormitories, contact with students and staff members who reside in the building to ensure that all safety regulations are enforced.
• Operate motor vehicles appropriately in patrolling duties.
• Proactively patrol the campus to ensure that all students residing off campus are afforded the same security and safety as those who reside on campus.
• Respond to all emergency calls for service when requested by sworn officers.
• Act independently and make independent decisions involving issues with a potentially serious impact on the University and/ or clients.

Minimum Qualifications

• Conduct security patrols of all University buildings and grounds.
• Check doors and windows to ensure they are secured, thereby preventing unauthorized entry.
• Observe and report all unsafe conditions, such as fire and structural hazards, lighting outages and security violations.
• Conduct money escorts from various University departments to and from the Bursar's office and ensure that all transactions between different agencies arrive safely.
• Perform regular tests of essential security systems, such as Emergency call boxes.
• Demonstrates knowledge through the enforcement of state, local and University regulations.
• Make written reports of all acts that violate the Student Code of Conduct, complaints, injured persons, and report suspicious circumstances in a timely manner.
• Work schedule may vary and include evenings, weekends, and holidays based on departmental needs

Additional Considerations

N/A

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Norfolk State University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for all students regardless of background. Candidates must include a diversity statement that reflects their commitment to diversity and inclusion and details their experience working in diversity initiatives and/or with students from underrepresented groups.

Contact

Information

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Office of Human Resources

Phone:

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Eligibility and Background Check

Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit report reviews.

The results of background checks are made available to University employing officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth…