Safety & Security Officer (30913)

Ottawa University; Ottawa (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ottawa University in Ottawa, Kansas is seeking a University Security Officer responsible for personal protection for students, employees, and visitors, and safeguarding campus facilities. The position requires night and weekend duty and works within Facilities and Plant Operations.

The role emphasizes alertness, building inspections, emergency response, and collaboration with campus departments to maintain safety and security across university properties.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Training in the field preferred.
• 3-5 years' work experience; prior safety related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal protection and security for students, employees, and others on campus.
• Escort students and employees to destinations as needed.
• Inspect buildings and monitor access to ensure safety and security.
• Respond to emergencies and assist in evacuations when necessary.
• Maintain department equipment and vehicles; participate in training and events.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Training in the field preferred

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Ottawa University - Ottawa, Kansas - Ottawa, KS 66067, Position Type: Full Time, Travel Percentage: Yes - Driving MVR Required, Job Category: Protective Services, Position is primarily responsible for providing personal protection and security for all students, employees, and others common to Ottawa University. Secondary role is to provide protection to the Campus facilities, property, and personal property of all common to the Campus. The nature of the position requires night and weekend duty. Works effectively as a member of the Facilities and Plant Operations Department.

Essential Functions

• Must be observant for suspicious/irregular or threatening activities across facilities. Must be available to aid and security in escorting students and employees to appropriate destinations. Must always be highly visible and available for student and employee safety needs.
• Requires regular inspection tours, on foot, of assigned buildings which requires the employee to walk long distances, climb stairs, and may subject the employee to extreme weather conditions. Inspections include checking doors, windows, and gates. Must monitor people in buildings requiring authorization for being there and requiring those not authorized to leave. Maintain an awareness of route information such as building hours, fire and intrusion alarm status, and on-going maintenance problems. Stay knowledgeable of state fire codes, university safety guidelines, and policies governing university buildings.
• Safeguards the university against hazards, safety problems, and property damage. Ensure appropriate illumination of buildings to include exits and stairwell lights. Inspect buildings with an eye toward utility conservation. Takes prompt action to eliminate immediate danger to life or property.
• Responds, usually on foot, immediately to emergency situations. Assist in building evacuations, when needed. Assist in perimeter control, when necessary, which may involve exposure to extreme weather conditions. Reports life threatening conditions and/or property loss/damage to proper authorities. Provide assistance in accordance with training and common sense and/or stands by until help arrives.
• Must work cooperatively with others providing a courteous, complete and efficient service. Must maintain proper care and control of department equipment and vehicles. Participate in and/or provide training as required. Must have a positive work attendance, work in a variety of environments and climatic conditions, have flexibility to work evenings and weekend hours, and the willingness to work overtime as necessary. Represent the University in a positive and responsive manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned and required which may be with little or no advance notice. May involve standing for long periods of time and/or exposure to extreme weather conditions.
• Will work closely with the Facilities/Maintenance/Grounds/Custodial departments and will assist as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Training in the field preferred
• Required Experience: 3-5 year's work experience; prior safety related work experience preferred.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• Display effective use of professional judgment and discretion
• Display strong communication skills.
• Be able to react quickly and respond in a helpful manner.
• Physically able to provide assistance and protection to others in any situation.

Working Conditions

(Physical attributes required to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation - examples: sitting, lifting, bending, driving, environmental factors or elements, noise level, stairs in a building, or other factors that will affect working conditions)

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this position the employee is regularly exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat

Travel Requirements

• If travel is required, list type and approximate percentage: None
• Responsible for driving students and University vehicles as part of job duties: No

Standard University Expectations

• Be mindful and supportive of the Mission of Ottawa University.
• Understand and follow the University’s policies and procedures and exercise good judgment accordingly. Assure that University and student information is managed in a confidential and ethical manner in accordance with the University’s Code of Conduct and Ethics.
• Manage your staff in accordance with University personnel policies. Encourage collaboration among the staff, provide regular evaluation and feedback, and facilitate developmental opportunities.
• Model and encourage collaboration among University offices and campuses assuring effective communication and operations.
• Provide leadership through conduct, attitude, and professionalism. Represent the University to students, external groups, faculty, and staff in a way that reflects positively on the University.
• Exercise inclusivity in your daily actions in accordance with the University’s Mission Statement, Statement of Spiritual Identity, and Statement of Inclusion, Openness, and Community.

Our University

Ottawa University “prepares professional and liberal arts graduates for lifetimesof personal significance, vocational fulfillment, and service to God and humanity” from residential campuses in Ottawa, Kansas (established 1865) and Surprise, Arizona (established 2017) and from professional and online campuses in Kansas City, Phoenix, and Milwaukee.

Ottawa University is a regionally accredited, church-related, student-centered, private comprehensive university that strives to integrate faith, learning, and life in the academic experiences of students.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform any other job‑related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Ottawa University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate in recruitment or employment on the basis of race, age, sex, color, religion, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.