Security Officer I

Job Summary:

Provides safety and protection to Drury University faculty, staff, students, and their property while on campus. Acts as a liaison with local law enforcement for criminal violations and other first responders for medical emergencies and fire response.

Duties/Responsibilities:

This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties or responsibility requirements. Employees may be required to perform other job-related instructions as requested by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

• Patrols university property by vehicle and on foot
• Walks throughout the campus entering the buildings and climbing stairs to inspect property.
• Examines doors and windows. Inspects for fire and safety hazards (i.e. unauthorized persons, unusual incidents, and violations of university policy).
• Documents any irregularities.
• Detains violators temporarily for the policy department, if necessary.
• Secures buildings as scheduled each day.
• Occasionally unlocks buildings for specific requests (i.e. authorized building passes) by authorized personnel (i.e. department heads, vice-presidents, president and faculty).
• Answers security cellular phone and communicates information (i.e., university hours, etc.), provides entrance to authorized students and employees into locked buildings, assists students upon special requests (i.e., escorting into dark buildings, jump-starting cars, etc.).
• Reports irregularities to Patrol Supervisor of Safety and Security and emergencies to the Director of Safety and Security immediately.
• Completes daily paperwork such as offense reports (for crimes), incidental reports (for non-crimes) (i.e. door not locked after hours, etc.), Campus Vehicle Accident Report, so forth.
• Issues campus citations for university policy violations (i.e., parking violations).
• Using established security department procedure manual, answers and responds to emergency calls, and if necessary, notifies the appropriate emergency personnel.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Successful completion of initial training certification within 60 days of employment: Defensive Tactics, O.C. Spray, First Aid, CPR/AED, Hazardous Materials, and Report Writing.
• Ability to visually inspect the campus.
• Ability to use a cellular phone, two-way radio, and personal computer.
• Attention to detail in order to notice and record irregularities.
• Good judgment in order to handle emergencies.
• Ability to function under pressure in order to respond to and direct emergency situations.
• Ability to read and write at a level normally obtained in high school in order to record data.
• Interpersonal communication skills are necessary in order to relate to campus community, visitors, and emergency personnel.
• Ability to use a baton and OC Spray for self-protection and protection of others.
• Ability to use a flashlight for night observation.
• Ability to use handcuffs in order to temporarily detain suspects for the police department.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Written communication skills which support the ability to submit accurate documentation and effectively communicate by legibly writing complete standardized reports of all accidents, injuries, crimes, or other reportable matters.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.

Physical Requirements: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for more than 10 hours per shift, must be able to run in order to respond quickly in emergency situations, and talk or hear. The employee is also regularly required to use hands to manipulate objects or equipment; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  Extensive walking and climbing.  Extensive telephone and two-way radio use.

WORKING AT DU HAS ITS BENEFITS:

• Generous time off including 4 weeks of paid time off starting your first year
• Free tuition for your whole family 
• Free tickets to Drury home sporting events
• Health and wellness benefits at extremely competitive rates
• Free use of onsite fitness center on Springfield campus
• Discounted meals and Drury merchandise on campus