Dormitory Patrol

Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Housing and Residential Services seeks a Dormitory Patrol to monitor dormitories, enforce security policies, and help keep residents safe. You will observe designated dormitories, monitor security cameras, fire and smoke alarms, and interior and exterior lights; report maintenance needs; and coordinate with MIT Police when necessary.

The role includes responding to emergencies, controlling access during incidents, recording statements, submitting written,

Qualifications

• Monitor dormitories to prevent unlawful entry and vandalism.
• Observe security cameras, alarms, and lighting to maintain safety.
• Report maintenance and safety issues to supervisors.
• Respond to emergencies following training and contact emergency services when needed.
• Document incidents in written and electronic reports.

Responsibilities

• Observe designated dormitories to deter trespassers and ensure policy compliance.
• Coordinate with MIT Police when campus safety requires escalation.
• Assist residents with access control and lockouts as needed.
• Prepare routine reports and communicate findings to the Operations Center.
• Monitor and respond to security events using patrol procedures.

Skills

Patrol security

Communication skills

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Two-way radio

Surveillance cameras

Fire/Smoke alarm monitoring

Job description

DORMITORY PATROL, Housing and Residential Services, to monitor the dormitories, enforce security protocols, and respond to and/or report any unsafe incidents or conditions.

Find a full job description here:

• Will observe and patrol designated dormitory to prevent/report unlawful entry and vandalism
• monitor security cameras, fire and smoke alarms, window locks, and interior and exterior lights
• report maintenance/repair needs
• respond to--taking preliminary steps consistent with applicable training--incidents of fire, medical emergency, flooding, water discharge, hazardous materials, and other incidents by contacting emergency personnel or other responders
• monitor two-way radio and respond to calls from the Operations Center and/or supervisor
• monitor residents and guests who are entering buildings and report all trespassers to the MIT Police
• approach and interact with students and visitors who are violating policies, inform them of and direct them to comply with the policies, ask students or visitors to provide identification as necessary, and contact MIT Police whenever necessary
• submit scheduled written, electronic, and oral reports and provide information regarding unusual incidents
• and perform resident lockouts