What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Services Officer position at University of Northwestern Ohio?
Major functions:
- Provides for the protection and welfare of students and employees. Enforces campus rules, policies, and parking regulations. Remains alert to emergency situations and provides first-line response, emergency management, and/or referral, if required, to local law enforcement
Responsibilities and duties (including but not limited to):
- Patrols assigned area on foot, in an institutional motor vehicle, or other specialized vehicle to ensure personal, building, and equipment security
- Responds to criminal activity (or to reports of) and to first aid-level medical needs of the campus community
- Complete detailed professional incident reports
- Watches for and reports irregularities such as security breaches, facility and safety hazards, and emergency situations; contacts emergency responders such as police, fire, and/or ambulance personnel as required
- Provides escort services for students, staff, and faculty as necessary; provides other public assistance such as lockout services, jump-starts, and routine information
- Remains alert for the presence of unauthorized persons
- Patrols and monitors assigned parking areas and/or parking garages to provide public security and assistance
- Examines doors, windows, and gates to ensure security; uses university keys to open and close buildings
- Completes daily assignments to support department activities and operations
- Inspects fire safety and alarm equipment
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
- Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position
Relationships:
Reports directly to the Director of Safety Services
Qualifications:
- Ability to successfully conduct security patrols without direct supervision
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to complete routine paperwork
- Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle
- Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures
- Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and customer service orientation
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
- Knowledge of policies and procedures
- Ability to work independently and confront others in a professional and polite manner
- Ability to understand, follow, and enforce safety codes, regulations, and procedures
- Skill in providing protection services to individuals on campus
- Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel
Minimum job requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED
Conditions of employment:
- Possession of a valid driver’s license
- Clean driving record
- Pass a criminal background check and drug test
Working conditions and physical efforts:
- Work environment involves exposure to hazards or physical risks
- Work may involve being exposed to all weather conditions and changing temperatures for extended periods
- Physically capable of running and defending self or others
- Must be able to carry/drag heavy objects
- Frequently lifting or carrying up to, but not limited to,150 pounds
Work hours: 3rd Shift, 11:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.
Days off: Discussed during the interview
Pay: Hourly wages discussed during interview
To Apply: Email resume to Trent.Wise@jfs.ohio.gov with “UNOH – Safety” in the subject line.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person