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.
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).