Campus Security Officer

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Job Title:  

Campus Security Officer

Agency:

Augusta Technical College

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000007991

Shift:

Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$35,360.04; COMMENSURATE WITH EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE.

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

The Security Officer is responsible for helping to ensure the safety of campus personnel, students, visitors, as well as the security of campus buildings, facilities, equipment and property. Duty assignment area is primarily the Augusta campus, but could be any campus.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Patrols assigned areas on campus either on foot or in a vehicle or golf cart and monitors campus buildings for unauthorized personnel during opening and after closing hours
• Monitors the flow of traffic onto campus
• Learn the operation and maintenance of security systems, fire alarm panels and panic alarm systems
• Locks and unlocks buildings and labs as assigned
• Assists with traffic flow and the enforcement of college parking regulations
• Issues parking tickets or warnings to violators
• Completes activity reports and maintains files and reports
• Monitors surveillance cameras
• Assists in the orientation of new students
• Assists in maintaining parking permit database
• Maintains inventory of emergency medical and first aid supplies and equipment
• Inspects fire extinguishers
• Assists with fire and tornado drills
• Assists campus police, emergency personnel, and/or college personnel in responding to emergencies and disruptive situations
• Other duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of procedures and regulations relating to campus safety and security including emergency response plans
• Ability to complete necessary reports
• Ability to work weekends, holidays and day, evening and morning shifts
• Ability to differentiate between colors
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and directives
• Ability to quickly observe situations and make an appropriate response
• Ability to learn methods to de-escalate and respond to situations involving staff, students and visitors
• Ability to walk and/or stand for long periods of time
• Possess and demonstrate effective communication skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Must have a minimum of one year security related experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.