Campus Security Officer

Northeast Iowa Community College; Peosta (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A community college in Iowa is seeking a campus security officer responsible for ensuring the safety of faculty, staff, and students. The role involves patrolling the campus, responding to emergencies, and maintaining communication with local law enforcement. Ideal candidates will have experience in security and emergency procedures, along with effective communication skills. Valid driver's license is mandatory. This position plays a crucial role in maintaining a secure learning environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Experience in law enforcement and safety plans required.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security and safety of people and property on campus.
• Contact emergency responders as necessary.
• Provide escort services for visitors and students.
• Maintain a log of incidents during duty time.
• Communicate with NICC administration regarding security issues.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to handle emergency situations

Ability to relate to persons of all ages

Education

Experience in law enforcement, security and emergency procedures

Tools

Lawn mower

Floor buffer

Vehicle operation

Job description

Job Purpose / Goal

Provides security for faculty, staff, students, and visitors within an assigned area of the college campus. Provides escort services, and other basic public assistance services as needed, and performs routine security and public safety patrol duties within the assigned area. Remains alert to emergency situations and provides first-line response, emergency management, and/or referral if required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain security and safety of people and property on campus by patrolling buildings, common areas, and parking lots.
• Watches for and reports irregularities, such as security breaches, facility and safety hazards, and emergency situations; contacts emergency responders, such as police, fire, and/or ambulance personnel, as necessary.
• Remains alert for the presence of unauthorized persons and/or security code violators; approaches suspicious persons and/or notifies police as appropriate.
• Provides escort services for visitors, students, staff, and faculty, as necessary; acts as a point of contact for assistance on campus related to auto accidents, lockouts, disabled vehicles, flat tires, and other routine information.
• Work cooperatively with maintenance and other college personnel.
• Close campus facilities including security checks on interior and exterior doors.
• Provide monthly checks on emergency supplies, AEDs, emergency eye wash stations and showers, fire extinguishers and emergency lights in all buildings.
• Establish a relationship and maintain open communication with local law enforcement personnel.
• Maintain a log of interventions and incidents, during assigned duty time. Complete incidents reports as required.
• Maintain active and timely communication with NICC administrative personnel regarding campus incidents and security issues.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements: Experience in law enforcement, security and emergency procedures, and safety plans and precautions required.

Certifications and Licenses: Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Essential Functions

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to relate to persons of all ages. Effective communication skills. Knowledge and ability to handle emergency situations calmly and with proficiency. Ability to work cooperatively with campus personnel and follow established protocol as well as college policies and procedures.

Complexity / Scope of Work: CLERICAL / MANUAL: Work involves clerical tasks; following standardized procedures, techniques, or procedures; and carrying out practices according to standards set by a supervisor or employers. Perform clerical or manual tasks; Example: May copy, compile, maintain basic files systems or enter data, or compute data using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; or compare items against a standard; use or operate light equipment such as lawn mowers, floor buffers, pickup truck, van; or perform general maintenance/custodial duties. Follow instructions or work orders; or read routine sentences, instructions, regulations, or procedures. Communicate using routine sentences, complete routine job forms and incident reports, or communicate routine information regarding daily activities. Perform semi-skilled work involving some set procedures and frequent problem-solving; Requires frequent decision-making affecting co-workers or the general public; may be responsible for providing; information to those who depend on a service.

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