Safety Officer

Alcorn State University; Lorman (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcorn State University is seeking a Safety Officer to safeguard residential facilities and enforce housing policies on campus. You will perform security checks, patrol parking areas, secure doors, and assist with lockouts while coordinating with Campus Police for investigations.

Responsibilities include documenting incidents, verifying IDs, and reporting security violations to Residential Life management. Some college credits are preferred, with a background in safety and customer service

Qualifications

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws related to campus safety.
• Familiarity with security operations, procedures, and best practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational and critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to analyze situations and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Sensitivity to diverse student backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Performs security checks of residential facilities and identifies potential safety hazards
• Enforces Housing policies
• Supports Residential Life staff during the assigned shift when requested or special needs arise
• Patrols surrounding parking areas to help ensure the safety of students, staff and guests going to and from their vehicles
• Secures residents' doors and provides lock-out assistance
• Conducts preliminary investigations in collaboration with the Alcorn State Campus Police
• Requests proper identification on everyone entering Residence Hall facilities
• Makes reports to Residential Life management staff on security violations
• Reports all suspicious activity to the Residential Life management staff
• Provides written reports when required
• Other related duties, as assigned

Skills

Knowledge of laws

Security operations

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Decision making under pressure

Diversity sensitivity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college credits preferred

Job description

Safety Officer

Essential Job Functions

• Performs security checks of residential facilities and identifies potential safety hazards


• Enforces Housing policies


• Supports Residential Life staff during the assigned shift when requested or special needs arise


• Patrols surrounding parking areas to help ensure the safety of students, staff and guests going to and from their vehicles


• Secures residents' doors and provides lock-out assistance


• Conducts preliminary investigations in collaboration with the Alcorn State Campus Police


• Requests proper identification on everyone entering Residence Hall facilities


• Makes reports to Residential Life management staff on security violations


• Reports all suspicious activity to the Residential Life management staff


• Provides written reports when required


• Other related duties, as assigned

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or its equivalent is required. Some college credits preferred


• One (1) year related experience preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws related to campus and residence hall safety


• Knowledge of security operations, procedures, and best practices


• Good communication skills, verbal, written, and interpersonal


• Good organizational and critical thinking skills


• Ability to analyze situations and make sound decisions under pressureAbility to follow complex instructions


• Ability to understand and be sensitive to the diverse backgrounds of students

EEO Statement

Alcorn State University is expressly committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender identity and/or expressions, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Further, the University will not tolerate any instances of harassment/sexual harassment. This policy applies to all employees, regardless of position, consultants and applicants for employment. Additionally, it is the responsibility of all personas making employment decisions to adhere to this policy.