Response Officer I (Days) - Enterprise Physical Operations

Security Officer

The Enterprise Physical Operations, Infrastructure, Capital Programs & Real Estate (EPO) department at WashU provides integrated operational, infrastructure, planning, and facility services that support the university's mission of excellence in education, research, patient care, and community engagement. EPO manages and supports 28 million gross square feet across 235+ buildings and associated infrastructure systems, encompassing academic, research, clinical, residential, administrative, and support facilities across the university's campuses and operations.

Our teams provide strategic leadership and operational expertise in facility management, infrastructure services, capital project delivery, real estate operations, planning, sustainability, engineering, maintenance, environmental services, public safety support, and enterprise operational services. EPO creates and maintains safe, innovative, efficient, mission-driven environments that support our students, faculty, staff, patients, researchers, and community partners.

Serves as an unarmed, back-up/assistant to Response Officer II or Lead Officer when responding to life safety and protection of property, and emergency and non-emergency incidents on campus. Includes rendering emergency medical assistance or general first aid. Enforces University policy/procedures and criminal law. May be assigned to vehicle or foot patrol, as part of a unified team. Must be prepared to deal with a variety of complex and ever-changing situations.

Needs to be able to utilize a variety of tools and techniques to resolve the situations and accurately and thoroughly record information for the official University record.

Primary

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responds or reacts as a team member to emergency and non-emergency incidents (medical, law enforcement, injury/accident, et al) on campus. Takes action, or makes notes for follow-up, of any safety and security issues. Provides Emergency Management support during larger-scale incidents. When not on assignment, patrols the University properties.
• Receives/compiles information for incident reports and conducts initial and follow-up investigations, as assigned, under the direction of an RO II or Lead Officer.
• Conducts building checks which include 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.
• Provides necessary follow-up (transports to the medical facility, notifies proper authorities, and undertakes any other necessary coordination) for faculty, staff, students, and visitors after immediate resolution of an incident.
• Assists 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.
• May serve as an instructor for skills training and certifications.
• 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:

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

Physical Effort:

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

Equipment:

• Operate motor vehicle.

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.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

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:

Officer In An Academic Or Other Professional Environment (1 Year)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License: A Class E (MO) or Class D (IL) license and a good driving record are required for this position.

Ability to obtain and maintain a St. Louis Metropolitan Security License within 30 days of hire.

Must obtain and maintain a Missouri Class E or Illinois Class D Driver's license within 30 days of hire.

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