Campus Security Officer

https:/www.scheurer.org/careers/; Kentucky; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Campus Security Officer 1 at Case Western Reserve University is responsible for various safety and security functions on campus. This includes conducting patrols, responding to emergencies, and ensuring compliance with university policies and regulations.

The ideal candidate must possess a high school diploma and have security experience, as well as good communication skills. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic educational environment.

Qualifications

• Prior security experience preferable.
• Must pass a thorough background investigation.
• Candidates will undergo psychological screening and a physical agility skills assessment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mobile and walking patrols of the campus.
• Respond promptly to assistance requests and emergencies.
• Enforce university rules and local laws.
• Submit comprehensive written incident reports.
• Provide security for special events.

Skills

Understanding of security function

Good verbal and written communication skills

Ability to interact sensitively

Familiarity with fire/security equipment

Ability to operate Ridecell Safe Ride tablet

Education

High school education

Two-year degree in Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice

Job description

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.