Security Officer Wilberforce University

Wilberforce University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilberforce University seeks a Security Officer in the Campus Police department to provide a safe environment for the university community. Under the direction of the Police Chief or OIC, you will patrol and enforce campus rules and respond to incidents.

Responsibilities include access control at entrances, investigations, and coordination with local authorities. Strong communication, confidentiality, and initiative are essential to protect staff and students on campus.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent; five years’ law enforcement experience or three years related experience with an associate's degree.
• Proficiency with PC, printer, copier, fax, and calculator.

Responsibilities

• Enforce university rules and regulations at entrances.
• Respond to calls and complete investigations with incident reports.
• Perform aggressive foot and vehicle patrols and monitor activity.
• Challenge suspicious persons and notify staff.
• Appear in court as needed.
• Support parking rule enforcement.
• Conduct security checks during events.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitask

Initiative

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in criminal justice

Tools

Office equipment (PC, printer, scanner)

Job description

Position Title: Security Officer

Department: Campus Police

Reports To: Police Chief

Position Control Number: N/A

Position Overview

1. Under the direction of the Chief of Police and/or the Officer in Charge (OIC), provide a safe and

secure environment for the University Community and all of its members. Provides a variety

services which enhance the quality of life on campus. Maintains satisfactory working relationships

with peers, supervisors, students, faculty, staff, local police and general public.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Enforces State, Local and University Rules and Regulations:

• Implement university access control procedures at entrances,
• Responds to calls and complete investigations reporting same on an incident reports.
• Provides aggressive foot and vehicle patrol, paying particular attention to unlawful, unsafe or suspicious activity.
• Challenges suspicious person and notify the appropriate staff;
• Appears in court as needed.
• Proper parking rules.

Participates in the professional development of the University and Department:

• Participates in staff meetings as requested.
• Promotes an image of efficiency and courtesy throughout the university community.
• Participates in departmental training.

Performs related duties as required or assigned.

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and the employee will also perform

other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other

management as required such as:

• Vehicle assistance, i.e., jump starts, unlock/lock office doors, monitor residence life activity, conduct security check throughout the campus, and monitor activities at special events.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge and skills at a level normally acquired through the completion of a High School

education or equivalency, and at least five years’ prior law enforcement experience or three

years of related experience and an associate’s degree in criminal justice:

• Ability to use related office equipment, including PC monitor, keyboard and printer, telephone, copier, fax, and calculator.
• Ability to handle prolonged exposure to climatic weather.
• Ability to confront a variety of unknown conditions which could prove to be extremely dangerous.
• Physical Requirements: carry, file, lift, reach, sit, speak, write, climb, hear, pull, read, stand, type, drive, kneel, push, see, and stoop. Must also possess the ability to walk long distances and to be on your feet all day.
• Mental Requirements: advise, compare, evaluate, interpret, organize, supervise, analyze, decide, inspect, measure, plan, work independently, calculate, diagnose, instruct, negotiate and problem solve.
• Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain high level confidentiality.
• Must be personable, outgoing, approachable and exude a positive personality.
• Excellent professional communication skills (verbal and written).
• Organization, attention to detail, flexibility, and strong ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work without supervision and demonstrate considerable initiative.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Ohio motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Must be able to occasionally work overtime, change shift, work special duty events, be called in while off duty for a crisis on campus, perform dispatch or other duties as assigned, fire prevention responsibilities, train new security officers and student workers, attend meetings, research and conduct safety presentations on campus. Security Officers shall positively interact, enhance relations, and represent the University with local law enforcement, fire protective agencies, and the campus community.