Campus Security Officer

Position Summary :

The Security Department is seeking a Security Team Member. This position upholds rules and regulations while ensuring the safety of the High Point University campus community.

Qualifications : Education :

Education :

High school diploma or GED required

Experience / Training :

• Minimum 1-year applicable security, law enforcement, military or 3 years of customer service experience within the last five years
• Minimum 18 years of age
• No felony convictions
• No motor vehicle moving violations within the past year and no alcohol-related convictions within the past 5 year
• Acceptable credit history
• Valid North Carolina Driver License

Knowledge, Skills, Ability :

• Ability to pass a physical agility test, drug screening, medical and psychological assessment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products
• Ability and willingness to work nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to work in a physically active work environment
• Ability to work effectively and productively in a group / team environment
• Effective interpersonal and customer service skills
• Write acceptable reports

Essential Functions :

• Upholds and enforces HPU rules and regulations in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and Staff Handbooks
• Ensures the safety and security of the campus / buildings
• Responds to emergency calls and reports of crimes
• Conducts routine patrols of campus
• Conducts fire inspections
• Maintains positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating effectively with students, students, parents, faculty, co-workers and managers
• Documents unusual occurrences and incidents
• Investigates violations / crimes
• Assists / Liaison with HPPD et al LEOs
• Clery compliance
• Physical security design, implementation and operations
• Assist with building unlocks for students, staff and faculty
• Responds to emergency calls and reports of crimes
• Conducts routine mobile, bike and foot patrols of campus
• Transports students for medical and non-medical needs
• Emergency first responder for aid and comfort
• Medical aid, e.g. AED, CPR, Narcan
• Motor vehicle assists with minor vehicle needs of students, to wit : gas refills, tire inflation and vehicle unlocks
• Identifies and reports safety hazard
• Ensures all fire panels and alarms are working properly and report any interruptions or communication problems
• Directs traffic on campus
• Parking management and enforcement
• Assists with special events
• Reports lighting and equipment outages and maintenance problems
• Perimeter protection to include vetting of incoming parties
• Executive protection
• Security personnel profession development
• Other duties as assigned

Accountability :

Ensures the safety and well-being of the HPU community

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

x) Seeing

x) Color Perception (Red, Green, Amber)

x) Hearing / Listening (x) Climbing

x) Clear Speech () Ability to Mount and Dismount Forklift / Truck

x) Touching () Pushing / Pulling

x) Dexterity (X) Driving (local)

x) Hand () Driving (over the road)

x) Finger (X) Standing

x) Lifting (50 pounds) () Other (specify)

x) Carrying (50 pound)

X) Walking / Foot Patrol

Other (specify)

Mental / Reasoning Requirements :

x) Reading - Simple (x) Writing- Complex

x) Analysis / Comprehension

x ) Reading - Complex (x) Clerical (x ) Judgment / Decision Making

x) Writing - Simple (x) Basic Math Skills

Work Environment :

x) Shift Work (x) Outside () Pressurized Equipment

Works Alone () Extreme Heat (x) Moving Objects

x) Works with Others () Extreme Cold () High Places

x) Verbal Contact w / Others () Noise

Fumes / Odors

x) Face-to-Face Contact () Mechanical Equipment () Hazardous Materials

x) Inside () Electrical Equipment () Dirt Dust