Security Officer

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Oswego (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a vigilant security officer to patrol campus grounds and buildings, ensuring safety and order. You will enforce access control, respond to alarms, assist visitors, and report incidents to appropriate authorities and maintenance teams.

Responsibilities include coordinating with campus staff during emergencies, documenting daily activities, and ensuring doors and facilities are secure after shifts. A high school diploma is required.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma is required.

Responsibilities

• Patrols campus grounds and buildings to maintain order and safety.
• Enforces access control and deters unauthorized persons.
• Responds to alarms and emergencies; notifies authorities as needed.
• Assists with issuing IDs and providing information to visitors.
• Documents incidents and prepares reports for maintenance and security.
• Checks safety equipment and lighting issues and reports them.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Patrols grounds and buildings of designated campus and other locations to maintain order and provide protection of buildings, contents, and grounds. Ensures only personnel with legitimate business at the College are on College property. If unauthorized persons are found, issues notice of trespass tickets. Assist with issuing student ID cards; provides information assistance as necessary to visitors, students, faculty, and staff. Answers complaints, prepares incident reports, notifies proper authorities of incidents such as emergencies, trespassing, fires, etc. Delivers and picks up bank bags and change for the College. Opens and closes buildings and responds to any alarm activations during normal business hours or when the College is closed. Locks and unlocks exterior and interior doors as scheduled and requested. Patrols parking areas and enforces all parking and traffic regulations; directs traffic to include control for special College functions and visiting dignitaries. Assists with tornado, fire, and other drills. Monitors and reports maintenance issues (such as lights not working) to maintenance department. Checks fire extinguishers monthly and documents.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A high school diploma.