Security Officer/Dispatcher

Johnson C. Smith University; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. seeks a Security Guard in Charlotte, NC. This role includes patrolling the campus, maintaining security at entrances, transmitting vital communication, and enforcing parking regulations. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED plus 1-2 years of relevant experience. Successful applicants will undergo a background check. A valid driver's license is preferred. Join our team to ensure public safety in a university environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience as a security guard or in law enforcement.
• Must be able to operate DCI/NCIC terminal accurately.
• Preferred valid state driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security at the University’s main entrance and patrol campus.
• Transmit accurate information for law enforcement and maintain logs.
• Enforce traffic and parking rules and facilitate vehicular safety.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Knowledge of law enforcement procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

Under occasional supervision, maintains security at the University’s main entrance, residence hall or other assigned post and patrols campus, performing general security duties to ensure the strict enforcement of state and local laws and University rules and regulations relating to public safety and welfare. Reports to the Chief of Police.

Receives and transmits normal and emergency radio and telephone messages pertaining to law enforcement, equipment, and personnel; dispatches law enforcement or other personnel and equipment in response to service requirements. Must transmit information accurately and timely; must be courteous.

Maintains logs and records on all radio dispatches received and transmitted. Must record information accurately, legibly, and in a timely manner.

Operates DCI/NCIC computer, secures and enters information on stolen vehicles, wanted and missing persons, driving and criminal histories, and other related information. Must be able to operate DCI/NCIC terminal to standards, and information transmitted must be accurate and timely. Issues keys and equipment left for pick-up to authorized University Personnel and maintains a log of the same.

Maintains an accurate log of keys and equipment issued to personnel.

Directs traffic for normal daily activities and special parking requests; provide vehicular safety for all faculty, staff, students and visitors; enforces all parking rules and regulations and standard operating procedures. Secures all parking requests; ensure that all traffic/parking requests are addressed, fulfilled and staffed to provide vehicular traffic/parking safety; ensures that protocol is followed timely and accurately.

Qualifications

Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by desired training and one to two years of experience as a security guard or in law enforcement, or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and experience. Preferred valid state driver's license but not needed for certain jobs related to security work.

Employment Conditions

Finalists for this position are subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.