Safety & Security Officer (30371)

OUR UNIVERSITY

Ottawa University (established in 1865), one of the oldest private liberal arts universities in the United States, is a multi-campus system serving approximately 4000 students through its campuses in Kansas (Ottawa, Kansas- Residential Campus and Overland Park, Kansas- Adult Programs); Arizona (Surprise Residential Campus and OUAZ Adult Programs); Wisconsin (Brookfield Adult Programs); and our OU ONLINE PROGRAM based out of Overland Park, Kansas.

Ottawa University is a regionally accredited, church-related, private university that strives to integrate faith, learning, and life in the academic experiences of students.

JOB SUMMARY

Position is primarily responsible for providing personal protection and security for all students, employees, and others common to Ottawa University.  Secondary role is to provide protection to the Campus facilities, property, and personal property of all common to the Campus.  The nature of the position requires night and weekend duty.  Works effectively as a member of the Facilities and Plant Operations Department. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB (provide list of items which are essential to effective outcomes in this role):

• Must be observant for suspicious/irregular or threatening activities across facilities.  Must be available to aid and security in escorting students and employees to appropriate destinations.  Must always be highly visible and available for student and employee safety needs.
• Requires regular inspection tours, on foot, of assigned buildings which requires the employee to walk long distances, climb stairs, and may subject the employee to extreme weather conditions.  Inspections include checking doors, windows, and gates.  Must monitor people in buildings requiring authorization for being there and requiring those not authorized to leave.  Maintain an awareness of route information such as building hours, fire and intrusion alarm status, and on-going maintenance problems.  Stay knowledgeable of state fire codes, university safety guidelines, and policies governing university buildings.
• Safeguards the university against hazards, safety problems, and property damage.  Ensure appropriate illumination of buildings to include exits and stairwell lights.  Inspect buildings with an eye toward utility conservation.  Takes prompt action to eliminate immediate danger to life or property.
• Responds, usually on foot, immediately to emergency situations.  Assist in building evacuations, when needed.  Assist in perimeter control, when necessary, which may involve exposure to extreme weather conditions.  Reports life threatening conditions and/or property loss/damage to proper authorities.  Provide assistance in accordance with training and common sense and/or stands by until help arrives.
• Must work cooperatively with others providing a courteous, complete and efficient service.  Must maintain proper care and control of department equipment and vehicles.  Participate in and/or provide training as required.  Must have a positive work attendance, work in a variety of environments and climatic conditions, have flexibility to work evenings and weekend hours, and the willingness to work overtime as necessary. Represent the University in a positive and responsive manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned and required which may be with little or no advance notice.  May involve standing for long periods of time and/or exposure to extreme weather conditions.
• Will work closely with the Facilities/Maintenance/Grounds/Custodial departments and will assist as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

STANDARD UNIVERSITY EXPECTATIONS:

• Model and encourage collaboration among University departments assuring effective communication and operations.
• Understand the University’s policies and, procedures, and exercise good judgment accordingly. Assure that University and student information is managed in a confidential and ethical manner in accordance with the University’s Code of Conduct and Ethics.
• Provide leadership through conduct, attitude, and professionalism. Represent the University to students, external groups, faculty, and staff in a way that reflects positively on the University.
• Be mindful and supportive of the overall Mission of Ottawa University.
• Exercise Inclusivity in your daily actions accruing alignment within expectations of the University’s Mission Statement and Statement of Inclusion, Openness, and Community.

NOTE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Ottawa University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate in recruitment or employment on the basis of race, age, sex, color, religion, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

REQUIRED EDUCATION: (education based on essential job duties and requirements consistent with business necessity): High School Diploma or equivalent required.  Training in the field preferred

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: (experience based on requirements in role and are consistent with business necessity) 3-5 year's work experience; prior safety related work experience preferred. 

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: List required and/or preferred certification, industry specific requirements, required or preferred use of equipment, and all necessary job skills, abilities, and knowledge competencies) Provide a list of items below:

• Display effective use of professional judgment and discretion
• Display strong communication skills.  
• Be able to react quickly and respond in a helpful manner.
• Physically able to provide assistance and protection to others in any situation.

WORKING CONDITIONS (Physical attributes required to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation - examples: sitting, lifting #, bending, driving, environmental factors or elements, noise level, stairs in a building, or other factors that will affect working conditions). Provide a list of items below:

• 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; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 position the employee is regularly exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: No - Travel Required

• If YES, list type and approximate percentage: None
• Responsible for driving students and University vehicles as part of job duties (YES/NO):  No