Security Officer

Columbia University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University is seeking a Security Officer to protect personnel and facilities and to enforce regulations at multiple Manhattan campuses.

The role involves patrolling grounds, reporting hazards, guiding visitors, and handling emergencies. Candidates must hold a NYS Guard License, complete annual training, and be able to perform strenuous activity in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; NYS Guard License required for tentative offers
• NYS 8-hour mandated certificate of training required and renewed annually
• Must be physically fit and able to pass a medical exam
• Capable of strenuous activity, including stairs, standing or sitting long periods
• Willing to work in inclement weather
• Ability to write legible reports and judge emergencies calmly

Responsibilities

• Protect Columbia University personnel and facilities from fire, accidents, and vandalism; maintain law and order
• Patrol buildings and grounds, identify hazards, guide visitors, and report incidents promptly
• Possible assignment to any Columbia University Manhattan Campus

Skills

Physical fitness

Report writing

Situational judgment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Portable radio

Job description

• 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.