Job Description:

Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the police sergeant, the security officer's main function is to observe and monitor suspicious activity on OLLU campus and report it to police personnel. In addition, to support and aid all law enforcement personnel to prevent and suppresses criminal activity and to ensure a safe and secure learning environment on campus. The security officer is responsible to report all university violations deemed unsafe to police personnel.
Essential Functions:
1. Assist all police personnel during each shift assignment.
2. Assists the university community and visitors by providing general information.
3. Conduct courtesy services such but not limited to battery jump-starts, opening locked vehicles, and airing oftires.
4. Report all University regulations and policies violations to police personnel.
5. Generate daily reports.
6. Provide security checks of all campus buildings and parking lots.
7. Monitor and provide parking conditions to police personnel.
8. Monitor external ground lighting and generate work orders for light replacement when needed.
9. Assist opening and closing buildings, turns light on and off as needed.
10. Report all criminal activity to police personnel.
11. Provide escorts on campus when directed to
12. Assist in providing security surveillance of university facilities.
13. Assist police personnel with all emergency detentions
14. Assist and responds to all medical emergencies
Additional Responsibilities:

1. Performs other related duties as assigned as assigned by a supervisor.

Working Conditions:
Work is performed in both office and field settings on a rotating shift schedule in all weather conditions.
Tools and Equipment Used:
Patrol vehicle, police radio, handgun, less than non-lethal weapons as required, handcuffs, first aid equipment, and personal computer including word processing software.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a police officer to successfully perform the essential functions of this job which are as follows: sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, run, use hands and fingers, handle or operate objects, reach with hands and arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, taste and smell. The police officer may be required to carry, drag, or restrain individuals from 50 to 300 pounds and lift in excess of 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Hazards:
Conditions present high stress and threat to personal safety during periods of search, seizure and arrest; may be exposed to toxic materials, blood-borne pathogens and other infectious environments; have to deal with unruly or dangerous individuals, unsafe building sites and the use deadly force; may be required to extend work schedule during university emergency situations as deemed necessary to ensure public safety by the Chief of Police.
Emergency Essential Personnel / Positions (EEPP): The position of Security Officer is listed as a first responder and an emergency essential personal / position for Our Lady of the Lake University. EEPP positions shall be required to perform key duties and requirements during a crisis and emergencies on OLLU campuses. This entails a temporary or permanent relocation or redeployment between campuses as well as the possibility of remaining in an area when extreme hazardous conditions have occurred, could occurred or may occurred. Upon accepting a position as an EEPP with Our Lady of the Lake Police Department, you agree and accept to be recalled by the Chief of Police during all campus emergencies and will fulfill these duties and responsibilities due to the mission essential nature of EEPP positions.
Requirements:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1. Ability to be on call 24 hrs. / 7 days a week and be able to respond to all campus emergencies as directed by the Chief of Police through the Lieutenant and Police Sergeant.
2. Ability to accomplish tasks in a timely, professional and expeditious manner.
3. Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and possess good communication skills.
4. Ability to successfully complete the handgun qualification.
5. Ability to successfully complete the Level III (Armed) Texas Security Guard training and pass medical and drug screening.
6. Ability to work and cover half or full shift in the event of manpower shortage with limited notification and subject to shift rotations.
7. Ability to work all holidays and required shift work to include days, evenings, nights and weekends.
8. Able to work under stressful situations and possess strong interpersonal skills (verbal and writing).
9. Dependability regarding handling work assignments and critical incidents.
10. Possession of current Texas driver's license.
11. Possess a basic knowledge of data entry and criminal report assessment.
Education and Experience:
1. High School graduate or GED required.
2. Honorable discharge from military service (DD-2140) if applicable.
3. Must have a Level III (Armed) Texas Security Guard certification.
4. One year of experience required as a Level III armed security officer, preferably in a college/university environment.
5. Valid Texas driver's license with good driving record required.
6. First Aid/CPR and AED certified required
Additional Information:

Employment with Our Lady of the Lake University is contingent upon the applicant undergoing a background investigation.
OLLU seeks to attract, develop and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administrators. The University is committed to diversity and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities. EOE
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