Campus Security Officer

Case Western Reserve University; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Winter recess

Job summary

Case Western Reserve University is seeking a Campus Security Officer 1 to patrol the campus, enforce rules, and respond to emergencies. The role emphasizes first-responder capabilities and collaboration with university departments to support a safe learning environment.

Required are a high school diploma and a preference for a two-year degree in Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice, plus the ability to operate security equipment and Ridecell dispatch tablets.

Qualifications

• Prior security experience preferred.
• Must pass background investigation including criminal history.
• Psychological screening and physical agility assessment required.
• Valid Ohio operator's license with no significant violations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mobile and walking patrols on assigned shift to ensure campus safety.
• Enforce university rules and applicable laws to maintain a safe academic environment.
• Submit comprehensive written incident reports as assigned.
• Provide security for university events and special occasions.

Skills

Security awareness

Verbal communication

Written communication

Ridecell Safe Ride

Education

High school diploma

Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice degree preferred

Tools

Ridecell Safe Ride tablet

Job description

Case Western Reserve University is committed to providing a transparent estimate of the salary for this position at the time of its posting. The starting wage rate is $16.97 per hour, depending on qualifications, experience, department budgets, and industry data.

Employees receive more than just a paycheck. University employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and a winter recess.

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The Campus Security Officer 1 serves the various constituencies of Case Western Reserve University in a manner that is consistent with the educational philosophy and principles of the institution. The primary objective of the position is to reduce the threat of physical harm, protect the physical assets of the university, and to provide assistance and emergency response services as warranted to visitors and faculty, staff and students at the university.

Essential Functions

• Conduct both mobile and walking patrols of the campus on an assigned shift. Conduct walking patrols and thorough security checks of all assigned university facilities in order to ensure their integrity and the safety of their contents. Respond promptly and professionally to requests for assistance and emergencies. Provide effective \"First Responder\" support in all medical emergencies. (35%)
• Enforce the rules, regulations and policies of the university, and applicable local/state/federal laws, in order to maintain a peaceful and orderly academic environment. Conduct thorough security checks of all assigned facilities to ensure their integrity and the safety of their contents. (25%)
• Submit comprehensive written incident reports as assigned. (15%)
• Provide security for public safety, law enforcement, protective service or emergency/general service as instructed. Help provide security coverage for university special events such as athletics or other events requiring coverage. (15%)

Nonessential Functions

• Assist with training newly hired officers. (4%)
• Serve as a driver for the university's Safe Ride evening transport service when required. (4%)
• Perform other security related duties as assigned. (2%)

CONTACTS

• Department: Daily communication with central dispatch via portable radio and telephone. Frequent contact with patrol officers to exchange information.
• University: Daily contact with faculty/staff and students during regular duties and special events.
• External: Daily contact with the general public during regular duties and special events.
• Students: Daily contact with Case Western Reserve University students during regular duties and special events.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

Qualifications

Experience: Prior security experience preferable. Must pass a thorough background investigation including criminal history. Candidates will be required to undergo psychological screening and a physical agility skills assessment.

Education/Licensing: High school education required, two-year degree in Law Enforcement/ Criminal Justice preferred. Possess a valid Ohio operator's license with no significant violations.

Required Skills

• Have an understanding of the security function within an educational institution.
• Possess the ability to interact in a sensitive, courteous and understanding manner with members of an academic community.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Must be familiar with and able to operate fire, security and communications equipment once trained.
• Be able to operate a Ridecell Safe Ride dispatch tablet once trained.
• Ability to demonstrate successful support, education, and advocacy for all students, aligned with the values, mission, and messaging of the university, while adhering to the staff policy on conflict of commitment and interest.
• Ability to meet consistent attendance.
• Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors and customers face to face.
• Willingness to learn and work with Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and technologies.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Exposure to inside and outside environmental conditions. May require reaching, standing, walking, climbing, fingering, grasping and feeling, and the ability to lift or move objects of up to 20 pounds. May be exposed to hazardous situations.

Case Western Reserve University is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are protected under federal and state laws and university policy from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, protected veteran status, disability, age and genetic information.

Case Western Reserve University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Equity at 216-368-3066 to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.