Security Officer​/Driver

Security Officer/Driver:
Tuesday - Saturday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM About this position

Description:

Job Summary: Responsible for enforcing all laws, rules and policies authorized by the Safety and Security Department and supplying transportation services to students and performing general maintenance duties throughout the center.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Transports students in company vehicle.
• Patrols assigned areas and remains alert for disturbances, fires, safety hazards, traffic violators, suspicious acts and/or persons, and other unusual conditions.
• Aids and assists visitors, students, and staff.
• Maintains Student Accountability logs for students entering / exiting the center
• Conducts approved searches and Safety & Health inspections of visitors, staff and students as necessary.
• Provides escort service as directed.
• Issues visitor passes and temporary vehicle permits.
• Transport students by automobile to various vocational sites, medical centers, recreational activities, courts, etc.
• Inspects vehicles and reports any mechanical issues.
• May supervise students on various activities, such as recreation, medical appointments, shopping trips, etc.
• Maintains the cleanliness of all Center vehicles.
• Attend training as required.
• May provide temporary coverage in student occupied areas such as the dormitories and recreation areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum: High school graduate or equivalent. Must possess a valid driver’s license and qualify for company sponsored vehicle insurance. Must have or immediately seek CDL/ Passenger bus endorsement.

Preferred: Three to six months’ experience in a security or work-related capacity, Class B License with passenger/air brake endorsement preferred.

Knowledge: Knowledge of crowd control techniques preferred. Knowledge of law enforcement procedures preferred. Possess a valid state driver’s license. Ability to obtain a bus driver’s license. Must maintain CPR/FA Certification. Familiarity with problems of underprivileged, minority groups, especially youth. Good writing skills. Excellent communication skills.

• Frequently:
  • Sitting
  • Standing
  • Seeing
  • Hearing
  • Speaking
  • Driving
• Occasionally:
  • Walking
  • Bending
  • Stooping
  • Squatting
  • Flexibility
• Seldom:
  • Climbing
  • Lifting 50 pounds
  • Carrying
  • Kneeling
  • Pushing/Pulling
  • Running

• Equipment:
  Ability to operate office equipment
• Work Alone:
  Occasionally works alone
• Work With Others: 85% of time spent working and interacting with team and other departments
• Reading:
  Ability to read at a college level
• Writing:
  Ability to write at a college level