Security Officer - Campus Safety and Security - 3rd Shift

Job Details

Summary

The Security Officer is responsible for the security of the University and its property and may be scheduled to work on holidays and weekends. The position reports to the Security Shift Supervisor. The hours for this position are Thursday- Monday from 11:30 pm- 8:00 am.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Patrol University property on foot, bicycle, and vehicle, to identify hazardous conditions, take corrective measures to reduce or eliminate inappropriate behavior. Contact and coordinate with Downers Grove police as needed.
2. Respond to calls for service, including but not limited to, locking/unlocking classrooms, offices, dorms, medical suites, exam rooms and buildings. Provide motorist assistance for dead batteries and provide emergency medical response utilizing patient assessment to contact EMS or if necessary, utilize cardio pulmonary resuscitation, automated external defibrillator and basic first aid. Conduct investigations, prepare written reports, collect evidence, and gather victim/witness statements of criminal acts and violations of University policy. Respond to any/all emergency/disaster situations and document thoroughly. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director and Assistant Director of Safety and Security.
3. Encourage and enforce traffic and pedestrian safety. Participate in traffic safety campaigns. This will include enforcement monitoring and pedestrian safety within the parking garages.
4. Perform the following tasks as needed; provide customer service and security for welcome center, monitor camera and equipment in the welcome center, open and close campus buildings, direct and escort guests, students and employees, and assist with special events.
5. When assigned to work at the Multi-Specialty Clinic, assist disabled guests and those which require assistance getting out of their vehicles at the drop-off drive, ensuring they get to a seat in the waiting room (As dictated by Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Certification).

CLERY Act Responsibilities

Midwestern University Safety and Security Officers will complete training related to the Jeanne Clery Act, possessing an understanding of the Cleary Act itself and their role as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). CSA’s by virtue of their university responsibilities and under the Clery Act, are designated to receive and report Clery Crimes to the Department of Safety and Security so that they may be included and published in the university's Annual Security Report.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or GED with a minimum of (1) year security experience required. Police, higher education security, or proprietary security experience is preferred. Must have the ability to work nights, weekends and holidays. Certification in First Aid, CPR and AED preferred. Must possess or be willing to attain within (120) days NEMT (Non-Emergency Medical Transport) certification if requested. Must possess or be willing to attain within (120) days (IAHSS International Association for Healthcare Safety and Security) Basic Certification. Must have a valid driver’s license.

Computer Skills

Familiarity with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Language Skills

Intermediate skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk 5 to 10 miles per day, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, walk up and down stairs, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and sit. The employee must frequently lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, regularly lift 35 lbs, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The ability to tolerate prolonged exposure to heat and cold repeat routine tasks, is a requirement of the position. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.