Campus Security Officer

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• Job Title:
  
  Campus Security Officer
• Job Grade: PS12H
• Division:
  Business and Finance
• College/Dept:
  Public Safety
• Department:
  Law Enforcement
• Requisition Number:
• FTE (full-time equivalency): 100
• Work Schedule:
  
  Day, evening, night and weekend hours. Schedule and days off vary
• Remote / Telecommuting:
  No remote/telecommute opportunity
• Appointment Term: 12-12/12 months
• Essential in inclement weather policy:
  Yes
• Pay Information: $33,500 - $50,300
• Pay
  
  Schedule:
  
  Hourly
• FLSA Designation:
  Non-Exempt

Security/Patrol:
Conducts patrol of the University academic buildings, sports arenas, fields, and residence halls, both internal and external, for safety, security and detection of statutory and University policy violations by way of foot patrol, mobile patrol or bike patrol. Performs routine security checks of designated property requiring specialized security attention. Responds to fire alarm calls and related incidents as assigned. Responds to service related calls as assigned, such as keys in vehicle, building or room lock outs, parking complaints and escorts.

Performs traffic control duties. Provides assistance to officers or other CSO’s as needed. Open and closes buildings for special events or irregular classes. Provide security at University sanctioned events.

Community Relations:
Makes contacts with students and staff and attends meetings as needed to establish a positive working relationship with the University community. During campus patrols, CSOs will make contact with housing staff, maintenance, or on-call personnel as necessary for dissemination of information resulting from incidents on campus property. CSOs must communicate with other department CSO’s and officers, residence hall resident assistants, resident directors and the overall University community and visitors.

Reporting:
Prepares concise and accurate reports of their involvement in incidents. Maintains a knowledge of department Standard Operating Procedures, statutes, and University Policies. Attends required in-service training to maintain proficiency in duties. Provides training to new CSO’s as needed and completes documentation necessary for certifications.

• Patrol University Property – 55% of time. Patrols University property, including buildings, parking lots and resident halls, on foot, bicycle or vehicles and in all types of weather. Check buildings during and after hours or where security zones have been established for security and safety conditions.
• Emergency Situations – 15% of time. Respond to a number of emergency situations including medical emergencies, fire alarms, intrusion alarms, suspicious/criminal activity and other related calls for service.
• Provide Assistance – 15% of time. Assist people with flat tires, locked cars and stalled automobiles. Inform and serve students, faculty, staff and visitors. Conduct personal and money escorts on campus.
• Suspicious Activity and Incident Reports – 10% of time. Respond to and investigate suspicious activity and compile Incident Reports and other forms as directed.
• Direct Traffic – 5% of time. Direct traffic during peak traffic times and locations.

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid Nebraska driver’s license
• Must be able to satisfactorily complete CPR, First Aid, AED and PPCT training.
• Experience:
  
  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Knowledge of Department Standard Operating Procedures, statutes, and University Policies.

• Credit Check:
  No
• Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check:
  Yes
• Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment:
  Yes
• Drug Screen:
  Yes

• Required:
  
  Resume, Cover Letter
• Optional:
  Additional documents