Part - Time Security Officer - Fort Valley State University

Job Summary:

The Campus Security Officer is responsible for the general security of students, faculty, staff, visitors, and property. This is a 24-hour/7-day operation that involves shift work and rotating shifts. This position reports to the Chief of Police or his designee.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Projects positive image of the university and Campus Police and Safety Department by maintaining a pleasant and professional demeanor with students, employees, and visitors
• Patrols campus grounds and buildings, checking doors, windows, and gates to ensure that they are secured. In addition, watches for any signs of fire or safety hazards
• Monitors and responds to fire alarms, and checks fire extinguishers
• Contributes to overall safety and security of students and employees by maintaining a uniformed presence and requesting police assistance when needed
• Gives directions, renders assistance, and provides information as requested
• Renders motorist services in the form of jump-starts, assisting in tire changes, and the calling of wreckers as requested
• Responds to incidents requiring documentation after hours, including but not limited to: stuck elevators, minor medical calls, maintenance emergencies, and fire alarms
• Provides walking escorts for any person who requests one from building to building, or to and from parking lots
• Responds to low-risk calls for service to assess scene and determine the need for police, fire, or EMS response
• Responds to maintenance emergencies (plumbing, power outage, etc.) after hours to document incident and protect university property until Plant Operations responds
• Locks/unlocks doors as needed on a regular schedule, and as requested by community members
• Works fixed-post positions or reception desks to provide security for buildings, and special events, as needed
• Assists FVSU police officers as directed within the scope of their ability to do so
• Enforces city and university regulations of a non-law enforcement nature (parking, smoking, etc.)
• Makes written reports regarding suspicious activity, safety hazards, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications Minimum:

• High School Education or GED required
• Valid Georgia driver's license and meet driving record criteria established by the Department
• Prior security experience in an educational, medical, or corporate environment is desirable
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent decision-making skills and the ability to think and act quickly

Preferred:

• Security experience in an educational, medical, or corporate environment
• Experience working on a college campus

Knowledge, And Skills Required By The Position:

• Ability to work in conjunction with the community in the furtherance of institutional goals, preferably in an educational environment
• Ability to exercise self-restraint and maintain composure under pressure or adverse conditions required.
• Ability to operate with limited supervision and maintain efficient, self-directed job functions necessary.
• Ability to make sound decisions based on good judgment on a frequent basis
• Skilled in conflict resolution and avoidance, and have exemplary public relations skills

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed primarily out-of-doors, and may require exposure to extreme weather conditions
• Has potential for exposure to potentially dangerous interpersonal situations, necessitating the observance of appropriate safety precautions
• Requires weekend, holiday, and shift work
• Must fully understand the role of a non-sworn guard in a support role to the FVSU police unit and know when to summon police assistance or fire/EMS help

Physical Requirements:

• Job may be physically demanding at times and may require physical exertion including bending, reaching, stooping, lifting, pushing, pulling, etc.
• Requires long periods of walking, standing, and sitting
• Requires the ability to defend oneself or a member of the community in exigent circumstances

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled.