About the position
The Security Officer will be responsible for completing vehicle and foot patrol duties on campus, patrolling for unusual and suspicious activities, theft, fires, and ensuring people's safety. The officer will investigate and respond to civil disturbances, potential illegal activities, and suspicious circumstances, reporting to the supervisor and local law enforcement as necessary. Officers are expected to maintain a clean, neat, and professional appearance, complete shift patrol logs and incident reports, answer incoming calls, and direct them appropriately. They will attend security meetings and training, conduct building checks, lock and unlock designated buildings, issue parking citations, cooperate with law enforcement agencies, escort individuals or property when safety is a concern, respond to alarms, assist individuals needing directions, and maintain confidentiality regarding incidents involving students, staff, and visitors. The officer must be able to multi-task and prioritize tasks for timely responses, and perform other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Complete vehicle and foot patrol duties on campus.
- Patrol for unusual and suspicious activities, theft, fires, and people's safety.
- Investigate and respond to civil disturbances and potential illegal activities.
- Report incidents to supervisor and local law enforcement.
- Maintain a clean, neat, and professional appearance.
- Complete shift patrol logs and incident reports by the end of each shift.
- Answer incoming calls and direct them to appropriate individuals or departments.
- Attend security meetings and training.
- Conduct building checks to ensure security and report hazards.
- Lock and unlock designated buildings and gates as requested.
- Issue parking citations for violations per the UTTC Safety & Security Policy.
- Cooperate with city, county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
- Escort people/property to desired destinations when safety is a concern.
- Respond to alarms and dispatched calls, deciding on actions based on the situation.
- Assist individuals needing directions or campus information.
- Multi-task calls, radio activity, persons, and incidents.
- Prioritize tasks and incidents for timely response.
- Maintain confidentiality for all incidents involving students, staff, and visitors.
- Take appropriate action in a timely manner based on incidents.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Previous Security or Safety related experience recommended, but not required.
- Must have a valid ND Driver's License and be insurable under UTTC's insurance carrier.
- Must successfully pass a background check.
Nice-to-haves
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Strong communication skills.
- Knowledge of spelling, grammar, and punctuation for report writing.
- Ability to use a computer and learn new software.
Benefits
- Full-time employment status.
- Paid meal period for shifts exceeding five hours.
