Safety and Security Officer PT

Job Description

The Security officer position here at Campbellsville University ensures the safety and security of students, faculty, staff, and visitors within the campus premises. This is a Fulltime position and reports to the Director of Campus Safety and Clery Compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Patrol buildings and grounds.
• Unlock doors and let students in residence halls after closing hours.
• Examine doors, windows and gates to determine they are secure.
• Warn violators of rule infractions, such as loitering; carrying forbidden articles; and detain or expel persons engaging in suspicious or criminal acts.
• Observe for and report irregularities such as fire hazards, leaking water pipes, and security doors left unlocked.
• Sound alarm or call fire department in case of fire.
• Notify local law enforcement agency in case of presence of unauthorized persons. Permit authorized persons to enter property.
• Record data such as property damage, unusual occurrences, and malfunctioning of machinery or equipment, for use of supervisory staff.
• Be knowledgeable and informed on how to respond to current social justice issues if a situation arises on campus.
• Be knowledgeable of the university’s Diversity/Inclusion policy.
• Regulate vehicle and pedestrian traffic on campus to maintain orderly flow.
• Patrol special events on campus, including sports events, dances, and concerts.
• Provide students and staff with security escort service as needed.
• Prepare various reports as needed.
• Write traffic parking tickets as needed.
• Assist state and local law enforcement agencies.
• Call in maintenance personnel as needed.
• Perform duties as requested by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required.
• Some college hours preferred.
• Related experience helpful.
• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Must have excellent moral character, courteous, and pleasant mannerisms, have patience, tact, sound judgment, cheerful disposition; integrity, initiative, be trustworthy and honest.
• Neat in appearance; possess a high degree of professionalism.
• Be willing to cooperate and work with all personnel.