Security Officer Floater

SECURITY OFFICER FULL-TIME FLOATER

Location: Seward, NE
Job : 522
Number of Openings: 0
Position

Purpose:

Under the supervision of the Assistant Security and Safety Manager, the Security Officer patrols assigned territory to protect persons and property. Position works flexible hours Monday-Friday, with occasional weekends. This is a full‑time position with full‑time benefits. Must be at least 19 years of age to apply. Position pays $17 an hour.

Responsibilities:

• Tours buildings and property of the university, examining doors, windows, and gates to assure they are secure.
• Inspects premises for irregularities such as signs of intrusion, interruption of utility services, suspicious acts or persons, and fire or safety hazards.
• Inspects fire alarms, fire extinguishers, closed circuit television, and access control systems for signs of tampering.
• Answers alarms, investigates disturbances, and calls appropriate authorities as required.
• Answers lock‑out calls from students or faculty/staff.
• Locks and unlocks doors according to schedule.
• Assists visitors or the general public with problems that may arise on the university campus.
• Writes reports of irregularities and keeps a daily log.
• Maintains confidentiality of security information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a security officer preferred.
• Certified in First Aid and CPR.

Special Position Requirements:

• Ability to walk for 30‑40 minutes per hour during an eight‑hour shift.
• Ability to climb up to three flights of stairs at a time.
• Ability to withstand outdoor weather conditions throughout the year.
• Vision correctable to 20/20 required.
• Hearing correctable within a normal range required.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Must possess a good moral character.

Physical and Environmental Work Requirements:

• Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
• Considerable physical activity, heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 25 pounds.
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards requiring safety precautions.

Preferences:

• Values and beliefs aligned with the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod.
• Committed to an environment of encouragement, teamwork, and excellence within a Christian University.
• Demonstrate character qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, gratitude, kindness, self‑control, perseverance, and punctuality.
• Be professional and courteous in dealing with students, families, faculty, and staff, and the general public.