Security Officer

Touro University; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Touro University Nevada in Henderson, NV is seeking a Security Officer to observe and report safety hazards and assist in enforcing university rules. The role involves interacting with faculty, staff, students, and visitors while patrolling the campus and responding to incidents.

The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma or GED and prior security or related experience, plus a valid Nevada driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Prior Law Enforcement, Military, or Security experience preferred.
• Valid Nevada Driver’s License expected.

Responsibilities

• Observe and report safety and security hazards affecting personnel and property.
• Enforce University safety and security rules and regulations.
• Regulate and direct traffic as necessary and provide escorts when requested.
• Monitor alarms/panels and notify emergency services when needed.
• Prepare written reports detailing incidents and activities.
• Operate radios and basic computer systems to document events.

Skills

Independent work

Customer service

Emergency response

Radio communications

Basic computer skills

Verbal and written communication

Physical stamina

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

• 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