Campus Security Officer - Ave Maria University : Job Details

Title: Campus Security OfficerEmployee Class: Part-TimeDepartment: SecurityFLSA Status: Non-exempt, hourlyReports To: Director of SecurityEffective: October 2022PRIMARY PURPOSEThe primary function of the Campus Security Officer is to help assure a safe educational environment for the students, staff, faculty, and visitors who make up our campus community. The Campus Security Officer provides professional direction and support in matters of physical security, safety, fire prevention, emergency response, and investigation into violations of both university policy and the law. This position also serves to protect all university assets, including all people and property, from criminal activity or other forms of harm by deescalating situations, documenting incidents and activities, and acting as a liaison with local emergency services and the university community at large.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESTime %1. Conduct highly visible, uniformed patrol of university grounds and buildings, including off-campus student housing and facilities, to deter potential criminal activity and violations of university policies. Patrols may be by vehicle, by bicycle, or on foot.20%2. Complete post orders as directed by Security leadership. Provide public assistance, informed guidance, and professional response to all staff, faculty, students, and visitors regarding university security and safety matters, including reports and requests made in person, through telephone calls, texts messages, emails, or notifications received through the campus alert system.20%3. Maintain a duty log for all activities, locations, events and significant observations made during shift such as crime reports, fire hazards, water leaks, malfunctioning equipment, and other safety hazards. Write comprehensive accurate reports daily as required.15%4. Program and operate the university's card systems, card readers, door locks and key cutting machine as directed. Maintain accurate records of maintenance and work completed.15%5. Act as a first responder for emergency situations within the patrol area, serve as a liaison between AMU staff and local emergency services, and assist local law enforcement in identifying and locating persons of interest.10%6. Monitor and enforce the university parking policies and ensure the safe movement of vehicles on campus.10%7. Respond to alarms; monitor and report the needs of all university security systems for overall property maintenance.5%Assist in the investigation of all crimes, policy violations, or suspicious activity as directed.5%INCIDENTAL DUTIES: The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed in the position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities as required.EDUCATION: Must be a high school graduate or have completed GED. College graduate preferred.EXPERIENCE: Previous experience in law enforcement, corporate security, emergency management, physical security, or similar strongly preferred.CERTIFICATION: Valid Florida Driver's License, First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications (must be completed within 90 days of hire if not currently certified). Willingness to obtain Security license class D and Class G license if required.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Must be willing and able to work nights and weekends, with the flexibility to work other shifts that may need to be assigned on an occasional basis.Ability to make sound judgements and appropriate decisions while responding to situations, requesting law enforcement or emergency response personnel, or other reported incidents.Knowledge of laws and ordinances applicable to colleges and universities preferred. Ability to learn AMU policies and procedures required.Must have the ability to operate security related equipment and/or software, including but not limited to physical access control security systems and alarms.MISSION: Ave Maria University is a Catholic, liberal arts institution of higher learning dedicated to the formation of joyful, intentional disciples of Jesus Christ through Word and Sacrament, scholarship and service. All employees must show a commitment to support he mission, values, goals, and plans of Ave Maria University as a Catholic higher education university as expressed in Ex Corde Ecclesiae.PHYSICAL SKILLS, ABILITIES: This position works both in office and outdoor settings in varying weather conditions. Requires seated computer work, as well as physical effort that requires walking, stooping, bending, running, or standing for extended periods of time. Requires ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to patrol all AMU property locations via foot, bicycle, or driving a motor vehicle. Requires the ability to stand, walk, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights from 10 - 50 pounds. May also engage in other physical duties, including key cutting, as the need arises. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including but not limited to the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment, and read technical information.WORKING CONDITIONS: Upon occasion, will need to assist others in handling individuals or situations. Working outdoors in the subtropical climate may result in some discomfort from extended exposure to hot and humid temperatures. May deal with unpleasant or potentially dangerous conditions involving physical disturbances, hazardous material, and exposure to dust, fumes, fire, wind, and rain. Requires frequent operation of various types of motorized vehicles, and bicycle. Will travel and patrol within the university community and to AMU off-campus owned properties.APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: An online electronic application through the university's talent portal is required.Please upload: a) Your resume; b) Your cover letter addressed to: Mr. Michael Miller, Director of Campus Security; and c) Your list of 3 references with contact information, or any recommendation letters you may have.Please have all documents prepared prior to logging in to our online talent management site, as additional log ins and uploads are not permitted.Use the below link to be taken to the University's talent portal, and do not click on the Apply Now link through Indeed or other job posting site. Click or copy and paste this URL to your web browser: Maria University provides an excellent benefit package to faculty and staff.Ave Maria University does not discriminate in employment opportunities, practices or the terms and conditions of employment based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.