Lead Response Officer; Overnight - Protective Services - Enterprise Physical Operations

Security Officer

Serves as the primary first responder to all life safety and protection of property, emergency and non-emergency incidents on campus. Includes rendering emergency medical assistance or general first aid. Enforces university policies and procedures and criminal law. May be assigned to vehicle, bike or foot patrol. Must be prepared to deal with a variety of complex and ever-changing situations (crisis intervention, apprehension of criminal suspects, serious injuries, et al), make quick decisions, and take action.

Performs all duties of a Response Officer II, as outlined above, and serves as an informal leader and mentor.

Primary

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responds to or reacts to emergency and non-emergency incidents (medical, law enforcement, injury/accident, et al) on campus. When not on assignment, patrols the University properties. Takes action or makes a note for follow-up on any safety and security issues. Provides Emergency Management support during large-scale incidents.
• Receives/compiles information for incident reports and conducts initial and follow-up investigations, as assigned. May be seconded to the investigations section for special assignments.
• Provides necessary follow-up (transports to medical facility, notifies proper authorities and undertakes any other necessary coordination) for faculty, staff, students and visitors after immediate resolution of an incident. Apprehends criminal suspects for on-view or reported criminal activity.
• May serve as a Field Training Officer or instructor. Fulfills informal leadership duties in the absence of supervisors and managers.
• Conducts building checks, checking access control devices, door locks, and proactively looking for any possible safety or security hazard. Uses problem-solving skills to resolve issues found during building checks.
• Assist Medical Center personnel and visitors with directions and provides escorts when requested. Partners with customers in assigned geographical areas and assists them in resolving multi-department issues.
• Takes possession of found property, attempting to locate the owner, and securing property according to established procedure.
• Enforces parking regulations and provides support to the Transportation Office as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

• Requires extensive safety training.
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
• Exposure to chemicals.
• On-Call.
• Requires protective devices.
• Dust, dirt, grease, or other disagreeable elements.
• Exposure to animals.
• Patient care setting.
• Alternative work schedule as regular part of job (on-call, shifts, evenings, weekends).

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table.
• Typically standing or walking.
• Typically running and climbing.
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping.
• Repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement.
• Using tools requiring high dexterity.
• Occasional lifting (25 – 50 lbs).
• Ability to move to on and off-campus locations.

Equipment

• Office equipment.
• Simple hand tools.
• Other: personal weapons and protective devices.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications:

• Education:
  
  Associate degree or combination of education and experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Certifications /Professional Licenses :
  St. Louis Metropolitan Security License
  - St. Louis City/St. Louis County, St. Louis Metropolitan Security License - within 30 days of hire
  - St. Louis City/St. Louis County
• Work Experience:
  
  Armed Officer In An Academic Environment Or Civilian/Military Police Setting (1 Year)

More About This Job

• Ability to obtain and maintain a St. Louis Metropolitan Security License within 30 days of hire.
• In order to obtain this St. Louis Metropolitan Security License, one must meet the basic licensing requirements for the Security Officer licensing category which specifies that individuals must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must obtain and maintain a Missouri Class E or Illinois Class D Driver's license within 30 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree
  - Criminal Justice
• Certifications /Professional Licenses :
  Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) - CIT International, Emergency Medical Technician
  - Basic (EMT-B) - Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services
• Work Experience:
  
  Armed Security Officer In A Professional Security Organization (3 Years)
• Skills:
  
  Computer Literacy, Customer Service, Incident Reporting, Incident Response Management, Law Enforcement, Military Training, Oral Communications, Organizational Commitment, Professional Integrity, Strive for Excellence, Teamwork, Working Independently, Written Communication

Grade: G10-H

Salary Range: $25.47 - $39.49 / Hourly The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University.…