Campus Security Officer

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination against employees and prospective employees based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. The University has implemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promote qualified individuals solely based on their knowledge, skills, abilities and talents, ensuring fairness and equal evaluation in its hiring process.

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 such as keys in vehicle, building or room lockouts, parking complaints and escorts.

Performs traffic control duties. Provides assistance to officers or other CSO’s as needed. Opens and closes buildings for special events or irregular classes. Provides 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 contact housing staff, maintenance, or on-call personnel for dissemination of information resulting from incidents on campus property. CSOs 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 involvement in incidents. Maintains knowledge of department Standard Operating Procedures, statutes, and University Policies. Attends required in-service training to maintain proficiency and provides training to new CSO’s as needed, completing necessary documentation for certifications.

• Patrols University property, including buildings, parking lots and resident halls, on foot, bicycle or vehicles and in all types of weather. Checks buildings during and after hours or where security zones have been established for security and safety conditions.
• Responds to a number of emergency situations including medical emergencies, fire alarms, intrusion alarms, suspicious/criminal activity and other related calls for service.
• Assists people with flat tires, locked cars and stalled automobiles; informs and serves students, faculty, staff and visitors; conducts personal and money escorts on campus.
• Responds to and investigates suspicious activity and compiles Incident Reports and other forms as directed.
• Directs traffic during peak traffic times and locations.

• Education:
  
  High School diploma or equivalent.
• 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 for individuals with disabilities.
• License/Certification:
  Valid Nebraska driver’s license; must be able to satisfactorily complete CPR, First Aid, AED and PPCT training.
• Additional Qualifications:
  
  None specified.

• Education:
  
  None specified.
• Experience:
  
  None specified.
• License/Certification:
  None specified.
• Additional Qualifications:
  
  None specified.

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