SECURITY OFFICER

POSITION DESCRIPTION

 

REPORTS TO:                       Security Supervisor/Senior Security Officer

 

LOCATION:                          Patrol University Property

                                                Office is in Warch Campus Center – Room 307

 

 

Two part-time, academic-year only positions.

 

Mondays and Tuesdays and every other weekend from 10pm - 6:30am

Thursdays and Fridays and every other weekend from 2pm - 10:30pm

 

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:

 

Responsible for protecting Lawrence University students, staff, visitors, property, and buildings from fire, theft, vandalism, and other hazardous conditions.

 

DUTIES:

 

Perform walking and motorized patrol of university property, being of service, and giving assistance when requested.

 

1.   Responsible for handling and reporting: 

            a.         Safety of students, faculty, and staff

            b.         Checking and locking/unlocking doors on campus at predestinated times

            c.         Student access to buildings after hours

            d.         Complaints (noise, suspicious activities/persons, theft/loss, etc.)

            e.         Safety/security related matters including lock problems, burned out lights, storm damage, maintenance problems, etc.

            f.          Vandalism on campus

            g.         Breaking and entering into any university property

            h.         Relaying emergency calls to proper person and/or agencies

            i.          Parking violations and enforcement

j.          Escorts to students, faculty, and staff via walking or vehicle

k.         Entering Work Orders into database

l.          Monthly Fire System Testing

m.        Monthly Fire Extinguisher Inspections

n.         Minor Maintenance

 

2.    Writing reports

a.                  Daily logs

b.                  Incident reports

c.                  Fire Alarm reports

d.                  Theft/loss report

e.                  Alarm report

f.                   Work Orders

g.                  Campus lighting

h.                  Safety Issues

 

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:                                                                                          

 

Daily direction will be provided by the Security Supervisor. 

 

Interact with students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

 

Work in conjunction with the RHD on Duty, Assistant Dean of Students, and the Dean of Students when applicable

 

Interact with the Facility Services staff to help resolve mechanical problems on campus.

 

Interact with the Safety Coordinator to assist with monthly fire system testing and monthly fire extinguisher inspections.

 

Interact with Warch Campus Center Director and Info Desk workers to assist with Night Deposits                

 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

 

1.    Good judgment with the ability to make sound decisions.

 

2.    CPR/First Aid/Defibulator certification or ability to become certified within one year of employment.

 

3.    Must possess valid Wisconsin driver’s license.

 

4.    Good interpersonal and communication skills.

 

5.    Sensitivity for confidentiality of materials/information processed.

 

6.    Working knowledge of Microsoft software including: Word and Excel is helpful.

 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

 

1.    Will wear a university supplied uniform.

 

2.    Must be willing to work weekends, all types of weather, and holidays.

 

3.    Available to work overtime when required (i.e., providing security for special programs, athletic events, and in case of disaster).

 

4.    Must be willing to attend organizational meetings as required.

 

5.    Must have a home telephone.

 

6.    Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position.  Must be able to climb stairs on a regular basis and have the ability to walk in excess of 8 miles a day.

 

7.    Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

 

EQUIPMENT USED:

 

1.    Telephone

 

2.    Mobile communication equipment

 

3.    Security vehicle (truck)

 

4.    Computer/Laptop/PDA

 

5.    Automatic Defibulator

 

6.    General tools; Wrench, screwdriver, hammer, pliers, and etc...

 

 

Lawrence University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to employees who work a minimum of 20 hours per week.  The benefits package includes the following:  health and dental insurance, term life insurance, optional term life insurance, flexible spending, retirement plan, tuition waiver program, and long term care insurance.  Other additional benefits include: accrued vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, wellness/fitness facility, and employee assistance program (EAP).