Security Officer - Law Enforcement Operations

Washington University in St. Louis; Missouri; On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Security Officer to patrol campus parking areas, provide escorts, and assist motorists across the university. The role includes reporting unusual activity, guiding drivers, and performing transport duties as needed.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma and a valid MO Class E or IL Class D driver’s license with a clean driving record. Certification within 6 months of hire is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• No specific certification required for most positions.
• Class E (MO) or Class D (IL) driver’s license with good driving record.
• Security Officer - Saint Louis County certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Patrol designated campus parking areas by vehicle or on foot.
• Report suspicious activity to police or appropriate authority.
• Provide information about campus activities and directions to locations.
• Explain parking rules and direct drivers to alternative lots.
• Perform motorist assist duties including lockouts, jump starts, and transportation.
• Inspect doors, windows, lighting, gates to ensure security.
• Provide escorts and transport for students to residences or hospitals as needed.
• Inspect parking permits and issue citations using TickeTrack.

Skills

Active Listening

Critical Thinking

Following Instructions

Lifting Equipment

Maintenance Inspections

Relationship Building

Relationship Management

Site Inspections

Stress Management

Suspicious Activity Reporting

Team Play

Theft Surveillance

Ticketing Systems

Two Way Radio Systems

Vehicle Driving

Working Independently

Written Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

TickeTrack

Two Way Radio

Job description

# **Position Summary**Performs the primary function of protecting property of members of the Washington University community by patrolling assigned parking areas on campus and providing escorts and motorist assists.# **Job Description****Primary Duties & Responsibilities:*** Conducts continuous, visible, roving vehicle or foot patrol of designated university parking areas commonly used by students, faculty, staff or visitors to the university.* Reports to Police or other appropriate authority, suspicious activity and persons or unsafe conditions observed at university properties or in surrounding neighborhoods.* Provides information to faculty, staff, students and the general public regarding campus activities, locations, directions and offices.* Explains parking rules and regulations to campus community and directs drivers to alternative parking areas as necessary.* Performs all duties associated with the University’s Motorist Assist Program including, but not limited to, lock out, jump start and customer transportation.* Conducts periodic checks of buildings examining doors, windows, lighting, gates, etc., to ensure they are properly secured.* Provides escorts using department vehicles or on foot.* Provides transport services for temporary disabled or ill students to and from residence halls and buildings on campus.* Provide transport services for students, as assigned, to and from the BJC Hospital system located in St. Louis City and St. Mary’s Hospital, located in the City of Richmond Heights.* Inspects vehicles for display of appropriate parking permits.* Enforces university parking rules and regulations.* Issues parking citations to vehicles parked in violation of University parking rules using TickeTrack hand held computer.* Consistent with departmental policies, tows and/or relocates vehicles.* Conducts traffic direction and control at special events.* Transports department vehicles and other equipment to and from service points as needed.* Conducts other requests for transport, pick-up or deliveries as approved by the on duty supervisor.* Reports to the dispatcher any problems discovered that might require maintenance notification for repair or review.* Conducts inspections of campus emergency telephones and reports mechanical problems.* Responds to fire alarms, maintenance alarms, access alarms and other alarms that do not require police authority and powers.* Prepares written reports or logs of activity and observations during the tour of duty.* Performs other duties as assigned. **Working Conditions**Job Location/Working Conditions* Ability to work overtime as directed* Ability to work night shifts* Ability to handles stress, assigned calls and complaints from the public* Ability to drive in local areas during day and night hours and in adverse weather conditions Physical Effort* Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time* Ability to climb stairs* Ability to lift/lower boxes of material weighing up to 25 pounds* Ability to stretch and move weight bearing joints in the process of bending, stooping, kneeling or reaching to assist an injured person Equipment* Ability to work a hand-held computerized ticket machine* Ability to operate a two-way radio and any and all other equipment necessary to complete the job assignmentThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.# **Required Qualifications****Education:**High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.**Certifications****/Professional Licenses****:**No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.**Work Experience:**No specific work experience is required for this position.**Skills:**Not Applicable**Driver's License:**A Class E (MO) or Class D (IL) license and a good driving record are required for this position.# **More About This Job****Required Qualifications:*** The Security Officer - Saint Louis County certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire.# **Preferred Qualifications****Education:**No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.**Certifications****/Professional Licenses****:**Security Officer - Saint Louis County**Work Experience:**No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.**Skills:**Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Drug Screening, Following Instructions, Lifting Equipment, Maintenance Inspections, Relationship Building, Relationship Management, Site Inspections, Stress Management, Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR), Team Play, Theft Surveillance, Ticketing Systems, Two Way Radio Systems, Vehicle Driving, Working Independently, Written Communication# **Grade**G05-H# **Salary Range**$17.03 - $24.61 / HourlyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.