Security Officer

Columbia University Facilities & Operations; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,895,000 - 86,729,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University is seeking a Security Officer to protect personnel and facilities against the hazards of fire, accidents, and vandalism; maintain law and order, and enforce all regulations, including those in the security manual. The officer may be assigned to any Manhattan campus.

Responsibilities include patrolling, reporting hazards, guiding visitors, returning lost items, assisting ill or injured persons, and coordinating with law enforcement when needed; candidates must have a high

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid NYS Guard License required.
• NYS 8-hour mandated training certificate required annually.
• Must be physically fit and able to pass a physical exam.
• Able to perform strenuous activity and work in all weather conditions.
• Ability to write legible reports, use a portable radio, and exercise sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Protect personnel and facilities from the hazards of fire, accidents, and vandalism.
• Patrol buildings and grounds, identify hazards, and report them immediately.
• Guide visitors and assist as directed; coordinate with law enforcement as needed.

Skills

Physical fitness

Report writing

Emergency judgment

Composure under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NYS Guard License

NYS 8-hour certificate

Tools

Portable radio

Job description

• Standard Work Schedule: Schedule will be based on operational needs
• Building:
• Salary Range: $25.76 - $25.76

• Job Type: Support Staff - Union
• Bargaining Unit: TWU - Security
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 40
• Standard Work Schedule: Schedule will be based on operational needs
• Building:
• Salary Range: $25.76 - $25.76

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

The Security Officer protects Columbia University personnel and facilities against the hazards of fire, accidents, and vandalism; maintains law and order, and enforces all regulations, including those in manual for Security Officers.

Responsibilities

• The incumbent protects Columbia University personnel and facilities against the hazards of fire, accidents, and vandalism; maintains law and order, and enforces all regulations, including those in the manual for Security Officers.
• Protects the building structure and grounds to which officer is assigned, including the contents, occupants and visitors; patrols as assigned and seeks out and takes preventive action against existing hazards or conditions which may cause injury, damage or interference with the usual operation, and reports same immediately; guides visitors in a courteous manner and assists as directed; returns lost or found articles to Public Safety Office; assists ill or injured persons in obtaining care and treatment, and reports such event immediately by radio or telephone and on proper report forms; maintains order on post and makes request for necessary assistance from law enforcement agencies; makes court appearances as required.
• Incumbent may be assigned to any of the Columbia University Manhattan Campuses.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma and/or its equivalent required. Candidates given a tentative/conditional job offer must possess and maintain a valid NYS Guard License as a requirement.
• NYS Dept. of State's 8-hour mandated certificate of training required and must be completed annually by all active members through the Public Safety training team
• Must be physically fit and able to pass a physical exam.
• The incumbent should be able to engage in strenuous physical activity, including climbing stairs, as well as standing or sitting for long periods of time.
• The incumbent must also be willing and able to perform duty in inclement weather conditions.
• Ability to write legible reports, use a portable radio, and use judgment that is sound and proper when addressing emergency situations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior satisfactory work experience in law enforcement or security is preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.