Security Officer (1st Shift)

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Job Description

This posting is for a full-time, 12-month, 40 hours per week, non-exempt position. This position maintains security and safety of the main campus. This position is under the direct supervision of the Captain of Campus Police and Safety/Security and Chief of Police and Director of Security. 

Essential Functions

This position requires regular, predictable, reliable attendance in the office environment.

1. Open and secure facilities as per the Daily Schedule.
2. Patrol main campus facilities and grounds.
3. Patrol all student and special interest housing.    
4. Monitor boiler rooms; check facilities and grounds for maintenance problems.  Call for 
    maintenance personnel after hours if warranted.
5. Respond to all emergencies; fire, medical, and criminal.
6. Monitor equipment for signs of wear; vehicle, golf cart, radio’s, computer, uniforms, and supplies.
7. Assist with parking at special events.
8. Patrol parking lots, enforcing U/F parking regulations.
9. Issue and control contractor keys.
10. Act as campus liaison during non-office hours.
11. Perform all other duties deemed appropriate for this position

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies
1.    Teamwork Orientation.
2.    Stress Management/Composure.
3.    Ethical Conduct.
4.    Communication Proficiency.
5.    Customer/Client Focus.
6.    Initiative.

Supervisory Responsibility
None

Work Environment
This job operates in a clerical office environment, as well as periodical rounds throughout the campus grounds and worksite. This role also routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. 

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk, sit, stand, bend, lift, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, use hands to finger (handle or feel), reach with hands and arms, and moves continually during working hours. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Is subject to lifting over 50 pounds.  Must be able to lift raise or lower an object from one level to another (includes upward and pulling motion) of 25-50 lbs. and must be able to carry/transport an object/equipment weighing 25-50 lbs. Candidate must be able to ascend up to four flights of stairs at a time and walk a distance of a mile.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position on main campus.  This position is under the direct supervision of the Chief of Police and Director of Security who assigns the work shift of the safety and security department.

Travel
No travel is expected for this position.  A valid US Drivers’ license with a safe driving record is required.

Required Education and Experience
1.    High school diploma.
2.    Six months of work experience (Security and/or Law Enforcement background is preferred but not necessary).  
3.    Must possess a valid driver’s license and safe driving record.

Preferred Education and Experience
1.    Security/law enforcement experience (training will be provided to certify the candidate in CPR and AED).

Additional Eligibility Qualifications
1.    Must be at least 21 years of age. 

For optimal consideration of your applicant file, faculty applications must include a cover letter; current Resume or Curriculum Vitae; a statement of teaching philosophy; and the contact information for three professional references with your application. Staff applications must include a current Resume or Curriculum Vitae and cover letter with your application.

The University of Findlay is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. It is the university's policy to prohibit discrimination and provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to their race, sex (including gender identity/expression), color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, military or sexual orientation.