Security Officer

Touro University Nevada; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Touro University Nevada in Henderson, NV, seeks a Security Officer to observe and report hazards and enforce safety rules. You will interact with faculty, staff, students, contractors, vendors, visitors, and public safety officials while protecting people and property.

Responsibilities include access control, patrols, incident reporting, emergency notifications, and coordinating with facilities and emergency responders as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience: Prior law enforcement, military, or security experience.
• Skills & Abilities: Ability to work independently; good customer service; handle emergencies; radio communications; basic computer skills; good verbal and written communications; ability to lift up to 50 lbs; sufficient hearing and vision; ability to stand/walk/drive for long periods; rapid response capability; clear English.

Responsibilities

• Observe and report safety and security hazards affecting personnel and property.
• Enforce university safety and security rules and regulations.
• ID compliance and access control."
• Regulate and direct traffic and parking compliance as needed.
• Escort authorized personnel as requested.
• Respond to incidents and emergencies and notify emergency personnel.
• Prepare written reports and coordinate with Facilities Dept.
• Monitor alarms and respond to emergencies within the facility.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Independent work

Customer service

Emergency handling

Radio communications

Basic computer skills

Verbal and written communications

Physical fitness (lifting 50 lbs)

Hearing and vision

Stamina (90% standing/walking/driving)

Rapid response

English language

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Security Officers are responsible for observing and reporting safety and security hazards affecting the personnel and property of the University; and to assist in enforcing University Safety and Security rules and regulations. The Security officer interacts with a variety of persons including; faculty; staff; students; contractors; vendors; visitors; public safety officials; and the general public.

Located in Henderson, Nevada, approximately twenty-five minutes from the iconic Las Vegas strip, Touro University Nevada is a non-profit medical, health sciences, and education graduate university focused on positively impacting our community in healthcare and education. Our values surrounding intellectual pursuit and service to humanity are steadfast and are clearly visible in the actions of our students, faculty, staff, and graduates.

Responsibilities

• ID Compliance
• Property movement compliance
• Regulating and directing traffic, as necessary
• Parking Compliance
• Escorts, as requested
• Observing and reporting any/all unusual activity
• Notifying, assisting, and directing emergency personnel as necessary
• Security access of authorized personnel into the University
• Patrolling, inspecting and/or securing access to the premises
• Operating telephone, radio, and motor vehicle equipment
• Preparing all required written reports
• Responding, compiling and reporting all information in regard to theft, alarms, accidents, and other incidents that may occur
• Report all building utility/service issues, as observed, to the Facilities Dept.
• Monitor alarm/panels for emergencies that might arise within the facility
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D Required.

Experience:

• Prior Law Enforcement, Military, or Security Experience
• Valid Nevada Driver’s License

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work independently
• Customer Service Skills
• Ability to handle emergencies
• Radio Communications
• Basic computer skills
• Good verbal and written communications
• Ability to lift objects up to 50 lbs
• Must have sufficient hearing to respond to normal verbal speech, alarms, radio and telephone communications
• Must have sufficient visual acuity to read and understand faculty/staff listings, posted orders, maps, computer screens, check identification, and to distinguish the faces of faculty/staff, contractors, vendors, guests and visitors
• Must be able to stand, walk and/or drive for up to 90% of the assigned shift
• Must be able to respond quickly to incidents and emergencies (“Rapid Response”). Rapid Response may include, but is not limited to, running, squatting, crouching, kneeling, climbing, standing for long periods of time, and operating Touro vehicles
• Must have a command of the English language that is easily understood