**Security Officer**

Kennesaw, GA **Type:** Full-Time **Posted:** 06/29/2021 **Security Officer**

**Job ID:** 228491

**Location:** Kennesaw, Georgia

**Full/Part Time:**

**Regular/Temporary:** Regular

A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. KSU offers more than 150 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to its more than 35,000 students. With 13 colleges on two metro Atlanta campuses, Kennesaw State is a member of the University System of Georgia and the third-largest university in the state. The university's vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties, entrepreneurial spirit, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Ranked a top choice for students by U.S. News, Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 6 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status.

**Location**

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

**Job Summary**

**Responsibilities**

- Performs active and routine patrols (foot, bicycle or vehicle) of all campus areas according to established guidelines

- Provides regular surveillance of campus properties, including locking and unlocking buildings according to designated schedules

- Enforces University rules and regulations

- Assists with traffic and parking violations

- Serves as a knowledgeable resource to students, staff and visitors providing directions and current campus event information

- Creates written reports and other documentation as necessary (i.e. patrol logs, incident reports, parking surveys, etc.)

- Provides outreach to campus community and establishes relationships with students, faculty and staff in order to foster trust with public safety

- Pursues additional knowledge, training and skills relating to job performance

- Works with team to cross promote programs as applicable

**Required Qualifications**

**Educational Requirements**

High School diploma or equivalent

Knowledge of current procedures regarding FEMA NIMS, ICS, and CERT protocols Knowledge of public security codes, policies, and regulations

**Other Required Qualifications**

Current, valid and unrestricted Georgia driver's license CPR, AED and basic first aid procedures

**Required Experience**

None

**Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities**

**ABILITIES**

Ability to understand, follow, and enforce safety codes, regulations, and procedures Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel Able to handle multiple projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines Ability to successfully conduct security patrols without direct supervision Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations

**KNOWLEDGE**

Knowledge of current procedures regarding FEMA NIMS, ICS, and CERT protocols Knowledge of public security codes, policies, and regulations

**SKILLS**

Skill in providing protection services to individuals on campus Skill in performing building security and lock procedures Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite) Strong attention to detail and follow up skills Strong customer service skills and phone etiquette

**Equal Employment Opportunity**

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Kennesaw State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, national origin race religion, sexual orientation, or status as a protected Veteran. Kennesaw State University is a participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify) effective October 15, 2007. Participant ID: 61415

**Other Information**

This is not a supervisory position.

This position does not have any financial responsibilities.

Yes, this position will be required to drive.

This role is considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time

This position does not require security clearance.

**Background Check**

Standard Enhanced MVR Drug

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

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