Part-Time Security Officer

Summary of Responsibilities:  As a member of the Geneva College Campus Safety and Security Department, the Officer is expected to perform a full range of security duties. The duties include protecting against fire, theft and criminal activity. It also includes protecting and assisting the general campus population.

Essential Responsibilities:  (These essential responsibilities are those the individual must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation.)

1. General Duties:
   1. Continuous roving patrols by the security vehicle and by foot of College properties.
   2. Respond to calls of service.
   3. Respond to all alarm calls and make proper notification.
   4. Respond to all medical emergencies and render aid when applicable.
   5. Enforce Geneva College parking policies.
   6. Conduct building checks both required and unspecified.
   7. Unlock and lock buildings as required.
   8. Check for any hazards or areas of safety concern.
   9. Complete a daily Campus Safety and Security Department report. 
2. Supervision:
   1. Supervise student employees to include training, planning, coaching, addressing complaints, and resolving problems. 
   2. Must have a mindset of mentoring employees under supervision.  Should be able to lead in a way that sets a good example, promotes teamwork, and encourages a positive, efficient work environment.

Exhibits behavior that is consistent with and supportive of Geneva’s mission, vision, core values, and standards of conduct: 

1. Geneva Mission Statement:  Geneva College is a Christ-centered academic community that provides a comprehensive education to equip students for faithful and fruitful service to God and neighbor.
2. Vision Statement:  Geneva College will inspire students to integrate faith in Christ into all aspects of life in the real world, and to serve faithfully within their callings for Christ and Country.
3. Core Values:
   1. Serve with grace 
   2. Pursue Godly wisdom 
   3. Foster academic strength
   4. Engage culture faithfully 
   5. Inspire vibrant hospitality 
   6. Honor one another 
4. Standards of Conduct:  Employees of Geneva College will affirm upon hire, and annually thereafter, their promise to abide by the College’s Standard of Conduct Policy.  All employees must conduct their personal affairs so there can be no opportunity for unfavorable reflections upon the Christian beliefs and mission of the College, either expressed or implied.  It is expected that employees will conduct themselves in a manner consistent with biblical standards, values, and character.  These standards of personal conduct do not apply to family members and/or friends of the employee. 

Job Requirements - Labor:  

1. General:  Individuals must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed or are able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential responsibilities of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations in order to safely perform the essential responsibilities of the job. 
2. Physical: Should be able to perform the following and similar physical demands in completing work tasks: (Place each of the following words into one of the four repetition levels below: walking, climbing, stooping, reaching, pushing, feeling, crawling, crouching, lifting, pulling, standing, kneeling, carrying, handling, talking, hearing, seeing, and sitting. Able to lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally. 
3. Confidentiality:    Individuals must recognize that management of data, including personal information, grades, budgets, programs and policies is necessary to the operation of the College.  Such information must be kept private and confidential for the protection of the College and to obey Federal and/or State laws.  Should there be doubt as to whether a certain matter is to be protected, it should be discussed with your supervisor before making a disclosure.

1. Mental:  Must be able to reason, analyze, prioritize, conceptualize, make judgments, and solve problems. 

Qualifications:

1. Minimum:  
   1. Education/Certification: High School diploma or equivalent
   2. Skill/Abilities: Ability to communicate both orally and in writing for the purpose of public interaction and report writing. 
   3. Must be 21 years of age or older. Must be able to work all shifts -i.e. 8a-4p, 4p-12a, and 12a-8a. Must possess a valid driver’s license.
   4. Maintain a valid driver’s license and insurability status.
   5. Christian Commitment: An eligible candidate must be a thoughtful and articulate Christian and an active member of a Protestant evangelical Christian church. Preference will be given to the candidate who supports and has an articulate understanding of the Reformed faith.  An eligible candidate must understand and support the College’s “Foundational Concepts of Christian Education” by expressing an evangelical Christian profession of faith and demonstrate the ability to integrate a Christian perspective in their work.

1. Preferred:
   1. Education/Certification: Some college education a plus.
   2. Experience: Security work in an educational setting.