Security Officer - Weekend Days

JOB PURPOSE

To serve and protect all persons on campus property and to maintain the security of the campus buildings, facilities, parking lots, walkways, and grounds of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Act as first responder to all campus emergencies, medical and criminal, that could potentially be hazardous and/or life threatening. 
• Enforce campus policies and procedures as may relate to safety and security concerns.
• Assist Residence and Student Life with enforcement of hall regulations and Code of Conduct Violations.
• Make regular inspection tours of the campus facilities noting unusual occurrences.
• Watch for trespassers, fire, water leaks, or other circumstances which could lead to loss or damage to property and equipment.
• Unlock buildings as scheduled for events and ensure all windows and doors are locked as scheduled.
• Observe and report hazardous conditions to management. 
• Ensure inside and outside lights are turned on/off as required and informs supervisor when any electrical or mechanical system is malfunctioning. 
• Ensure only authorized persons are admitted to the campus while on duty. 
• Direct visitors and assists as necessary. 
• Monitor parking lots and direct traffic and parking as necessary. 
• Enforce campus traffic regulations including parking, and speeding. 
• Enforce campus policies including smoking, alcohol usage, and drug usage. 
• Observe weather conditions on campus and report dangerous or unusual weather-related activity to management. 
• Act as a liaison for Midwestern with local law enforcement. 
• Provide awareness education/information on an informal basis to students and employees during other duties. 
• May be required to perform incidental custodial and maintenance duties as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

Including, however not limited to:

• Christian with high integrity, actively pursuing a relationship with God
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must hold a Missouri Class A Security Officer License or must be able to obtain within one (1) week of hire date. Physical copies of the following are required at time of application:
•  Social Security Card
•  Birth Certificate
•  DD-214, if former military

• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and members of the public.
• Able to compose and write reports, forms, and memos.
• Available to be on-call, work odd shifts, possible weekends, and holidays.
• Must always be accessible for phone communication.
• Able to analyze a situation, solve problems, and make decisions under pressure.
• Read and understand written instruction and communicate information and ideas in clear and concise written form. 
• Able to multi-task, analyze workload, and prioritize as necessary for the benefit of the department.
• Able to take the initiative to complete the duties of the position without the need of direct supervision.
• Able to learn and utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency. 
• Must be able to work independently, as well as a part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Must possess a positive attitude.
• Able to show a desire and willingness to learn.
• Must possess a clean criminal history with no pending court actions
• Must be able to pass background screening, including driving record.
• Eligible to work in the United States

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Weekend Days 8 am to 8:00 pm Saturday and Sunday.
• No more than twenty-nine (29) hours per week.
• Provided a Midwestern Security vehicle for use during work hours.
• Security personnel residing on campus are awarded a $100 per month reduction in housing cost.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must regularly stand or walk for extended periods of time.
• May be required to sit or stand for periods of time at a desk or computer station.
• Able to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Significant climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and lifting may be required.

This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of job requirements; this description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the position.

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability so they may perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others or causes undue hardship to the institution. Contact human resources (HR) with any questions or requests for accommodation.