Security Guard
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About UsLocated in Morrow, Georgia, Clayton State University is roughly 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta. The university offers employees an adaptable, collaborative environment that fosters professional and personal development.The university is committed to having a positive impact on the State of Georgia and beyond by serving students and the community through broadening access to high-quality education and advancing workforce development. Clayton State offers multiple certificates, Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's Degree programs, which currently enroll over 5,500 students in challenging campus and online courses.Clayton State's main campus is situated on 214 beautiful acres in a lakeside setting just minutes from downtown Atlanta, making access to the vibrant metropolitan area swift. The Atlanta-Journal Constitution has named the university a Top Workplace in Atlanta for six consecutive years. The Chronicle of Higher Education also named Clayton State one of 79 higher education institutions across the nation in its list of 2017 Great Colleges to Work For.Job SummaryThe University Security Officer is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of students, faculty, staff, and visitors on the university campus. This role involves patrolling the campus, responding to incidents, enforcing university regulations, and collaborating with local law enforcement as necessary. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a strong sense of responsibility, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. This position may require on-call assignment, overtime, or working weekends, nights, holidays, and rotating shifts.Responsibilities* Conduct regular patrols of the campus on foot, by bicycle, or in a vehicle to ensure a safe and secure environment and report any unsafe conditions to on-duty law enforcement.* Monitor security cameras and alarm systems to identify and respond to suspicious activities.* Check buildings and facilities to ensure doors, windows, and gates are secure.* Unlock or lock buildings as needed.* Respond promptly to emergency situations, including medical emergencies, fires, and security breaches.* Perform rescue functions at accidents, emergencies, and disasters including directing traffic for long periods of time, administering emergency medical aid, lifting, dragging, and removing people from dangerous situations securing and evacuating people from particular areas, and providing assistance during evacuations and other emergency procedures.* Prepare detailed incident reports and maintain accurate records of security activities.* Enforce university policies and regulations.* Investigate and document incidents of crime, misconduct, or suspicious behavior, and collaborate with law enforcement as necessary.* Build and maintain positive relationships with students, faculty, staff, and visitors.* Participate in safety and security awareness programs and provide information on crime prevention.* Offer assistance and information to those in need, enhancing the sense of community on campus.* Maintain accurate logs of daily activities, including shift reports and incident documentation.* Comply with Campus Security Authority responsibilities under the Clery Act.* Performs other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications* High school diploma or equivalent.* No felony or other disqualifying criminal convictions.* Possession of a valid Georgia driver¿s license.* Must be eligible to work in the United StatesPreferred Qualifications* Two years of related or a combination of education and experience.Proposed Salary$32500 (15.625 Hour)Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities* Strong observational and problem-solving skills.* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.* Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and effectively.* Proficiency in computer skills for report writing, monitoring security systems, and performing general administrative duties.* Must have the ability to maintain awareness of surroundings and be alert to potential safety problems.* Effective customer service skills.* Knowledge of basic safety and crime prevention practices, customer service practices, and basic fire prevention.USG Core ValuesThe University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at ValuesClayton State University will have a positive impact on the State of Georgia and beyond by serving students and the community through broadening access to high-quality education and advancing workforce development. Our statement of core values is adaptability, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and people-centered. Each Clayton State University community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on Clayton State's Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct can be found online at and Employment OpportunityClayton State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, AREA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). Clayton State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Clayton State University Office of Human Resources at (678) ###-####. For individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at (678) ###-####.Other InformationPhysical DemandsWhile performing this job the employee is required to frequently climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk, climb stairs, push, pull, lift, grasp, feel, talk, hear, see, and make repetitive motions.The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the duties and essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals to perform essential job functions.Medium work: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.Incumbents may be subjected to odors, dust, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noise, and travel.