Per Diem Campus Safety & Security Officer

Pay Range

USD $16.50 - USD $16.50 /Hr.

Overview

The Campus Safety Officer is responsible for providing campus safety services to the university community, which includes enforcing university regulations, vehicle and traffic laws, local, state and federal laws. Providing emergency response on campus and protecting life and property within the Clarkson community. In addition, the Campus Safety Officer/ Staff engage in outreach and communication efforts to women and/or underrepresented student groups on campus around issues of alcohol consumption, sexual misconduct, sexual harassment and bias-related conduct.

 

Responsibilities

• Conduct foot, bicycle and vehicular security patrol
• Act as the primary Campus Safety & Security telephone contact via the cell phone as needed and instructed. Maintain communication channels, utilizing scanners, two-way radio, etc.
• Provide security service as required to all members of the University community. Provide security and traffic control for special events assigned
• Maintain current training and certifications in all aspects of security and safety relating to the campus community and as required by law
• Respond to all building alarms. Report all fires to the local fire department and fire/smoke alarms to the Physical Plant; be familiar with locations of all pull stations and fire extinguishers. Report all system malfunctions to appropriate on-call personnel
• Assist in the maintenance of the Access Control System
• Conduct building fire drills as required by law
• Report building emergencies to appropriate personnel and submit written reports of response
• File Defect Sheets on any hazardous defects or system malfunctions

• Confront any person violating, or suspected of violating University regulations
• Request appropriate law enforcement intervention/support as necessary
• Report all incidents or offenses to University authorities and advise external law enforcement agencies as required
• Complete official reports on all incidents and offenses in a timely manner
• Assist in the promotion of crime prevention and security and safety awareness for the University community
• Serve as a liaison with HRs/RAs in promoting residence hall safety and security
• Administer CPR, AED and First Aid as required
• Provide medical transport assistance upon request
• Assist in campus parking management, enforce parking regulations, issue tickets to illegally parked vehicles on campus and enter written tickets into motor vehicle system
• Report road conditions in inclement weather for snow removal
• Assist in keeping parking lots clear of parked vehicles for snow removal
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Office of Campus Safety & Security
• Performance of above duties require you to be at work on Campus

Qualifications

Education:

Minimal Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required
• Must be willing to get certified by the State of New York as a Security Guard (8 Hour Pre- Assignment Course for Security Guards) within 30 days of hire
• Certified in CPR, AED and First Aid
• New York State driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to the University

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Criminal Justice or related field preferred
• Police and/or Security Officer Experience preferred
• Law enforcement experience is helpful

Experience:

Minimal Experience:

• Police and/ or Security Officer Experience preferred

Preferred Experience:

• Police and/ or Security Officer Experience preferred

Essential Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility and customer service oriented
• Ability to successfully conduct security patrols without direct supervision
• Skill in providing protection services to individuals on campus
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Must have capacity to work independently
• Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel
• Communicate effectively, at times under stressful circumstances
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to understand, follow, and enforce safety codes, regulations, and procedures
• Ability to complete routine paperwork
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion

Physical Demands

The physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Health & Safety

Health & Safety: All staff has a statutory responsibility to take reasonable care of themselves, others and the environment and to prevent harm by their acts or omissions. All staff is therefore required to adhere to the University’s Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy & Procedures.

Disclaimer Statement

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of personnel so classified.

EEO Statement

Special Instructions to Applicants: An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Clarkson actively seeks and encourages applications from minorities, women and people with disabilities.

 

All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully passing a background check (including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, and criminal records