Security Sergeant

Overview

The Sergeant reports to the Security Chief and is responsible for supervising the Security Officers and overseeing security operations their assigned shift at Touro University-Nevada. The Sergeant is responsible for providing physical security to employees, students, guests, campus property, and equipment through adherence to department procedures and policies. In addition to supervisory duties, the Sergeant must be able to perform all Security Officer duties.

 

Located in Henderson, Nevada, approximately twenty-five minutes from the iconic Las Vegas strip, Touro University Nevada is a non-profit medical, health sciences, and education graduate university focused on positively impacting our community in healthcare and education. Our values surrounding intellectual pursuit and service to humanity are steadfast and are clearly visible in the actions of our students, faculty, staff, and graduates.

 

We invite you to apply to our position for consideration to join the ranks of our talented and professional staff and faculty. Please visit the tun.touro.edu/administration/human-resources website where you can see a comprehensive listing of optional benefits and Human Resources contact information.

Responsibilities

Supervises, assigns, and evaluates the activities of the security officers on assigned shift and responsible for:

Evaluating, counseling and mentoring shift personnel on job performance

Oversee training for new employees assigned to shift

Conduct performance evaluations and mentor security officers as needed

Monitor the training progress of new security employees that are assigned to shift

Recommendations for progressive disciplinary action

Planning daily assignments and conducting daily briefing for security operations

Assess shift personnel and equipment needs

Monitor shift operations to ensure that the campus is a safe and secure environment for all

Delegate specific tasks to security officers and department personnel and inform the Security Chief regarding potential problems/issues and recommend possible solutions

Supervise access control

Supervise the patrolling, inspecting, and securing of premises

Supervise the response to and provide emergency management for incidents on campus

Coordination with law enforcement officers and/or fire department officials, or other emergency responders, such as EMT’s, and provide emergency assistance as needed

Review Security Officer daily logs and reports any issues to the Security Chief

Operate the security camera system with a high degree of knowledge and proficiency

Supervise the visitor management system

Supervise the parking enforcement of all University operated parking lots, both on and off campus

Preparing written reports

Document all security related issues via written reports using the current report management system.

Responding, compiling, and reporting all information regarding theft, alarms, accidents, and other incidents that may occur

Report all maintenance and service issues to the Facilities Department

Respond to all alarm activations

Responsible to ensure vehicle log sheets are properly completed

Other duties assigned

Qualifications

Education & Certification:  

• High School Diploma or G.E.D Required.
• Possession a Nevada PILB Guard Card and successful completion of Nevada PILB training preferred
• Possession of a valid and unrestricted Nevada driver’s license
• Possession of a valid First Aid/CPR/AED certificate (i.e., Red Cross or American Heart Association)

Experience:            

• Five years of security or law enforcement experience
• One year of supervisor experience in security or law enforcement preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:        

• Demonstrate the ability to provide effective leadership (i.e., critical thinking, emotional intelligence, self-motivation, impartiality)
• Demonstrate the ability to build teams
• Demonstrate effective computer skills; Microsoft Office Programs
• Demonstrate the ability to command and control emergencies and high stress situations
• Demonstrate effective customer service skills
• Demonstrate effective organizational skills
• Demonstrate effective verbal and written communications
• Demonstrate the ability to problem-solve and multi-task in a busy environment
• Must have sufficient hearing to respond to normal verbal speech, alarms, and radio and telephone communications
• Must have sufficient visual acuity to read and understand faculty/staff listings, posted orders, maps, computer screens, check identification, and to distinguish the faces of faculty/staff, contractors, vendors, guests and visitors
• Must be able to stand, walk and/or drive for up to 90% of the assigned shift
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently
• Demonstrate the ability to operate handheld radios and communication equipment
• Demonstrate the ability to work all shifts
• Ability to lift objects up to 50 lbs.
• Must be CPR certified