Campus Security Officer (Float)

SALARY

$34,800.00 Annually

LOCATION

New Bern, NC

JOB TYPE

Full-Time

JOB NUMBER

2023-00070

DIVISION

Administration

DEPARTMENT

Security/Emergency Management

OPENING DATE

10/11/2023

Occupational Summary

This position is a floater and may be responsible for working nights, weekends and/or holidays as needed to provide coverage of the College's three locations in Craven County.

Under the supervision of the Director of Security and Emergency Management, the Campus Security Officer is responsible for the security and safety of the College community, remaining alert to respond to emergency situations and providing first-line response and emergency management.  This position is responsible for enforcing the College’s policies and procedures, and providing other security and safety related services.  This position provides information, orientation, and escort services to the College community and its visitors.  Incumbents in this position generally work alone on routine work assignments, checking in with the supervisor on non-routine assignments or when in doubt as to the correct procedure to follow.      

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Conducts routine security patrols on foot and by vehicle around buildings, parking lots, and campus grounds to prevent vandalism, theft, alcohol and drug use, breaking and entering, and to be alert to any weapon(s) that may be brought to campus
• Assists in medical emergencies, fire evacuations, tornado warnings, bomb threats, and exercise drills
• Monitors the campus via the video monitor system
• Locks and unlocks buildings, classrooms, and offices in support of class schedules, and supports contractor personnel via the access control system 
• Activates emergency notification systems as necessary
• Communicates and escalates security incidents or related information in accordance with standard instructions and procedures
• Writes incident, medical, and other related security and safety reports as necessary and conducts interviews involving incidents that occur on campus
• Maintains daily log sheets on campus activities, provides briefing statements to oncoming officers
• Directs traffic during peak periods and special events, reserves parking spaces for various meetings and conferences
• Provides information, orientation, and escort services to the College community and its visitors
• Serves as a Campus Security Authority as outlined in the Clery Act
•  Enforces the College Student Code of Conduct and investigates incidents when necessary
• Counsel students who violate College policies and procedures and refers them to the proper authority when necessary
• Participates in security training
• Participates in appropriate committees and task forces as assigned
• Performs other job-related duties and projects as assigned in support of the College’s mission, core values and goals

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

Two (2) years' full-time law enforcement, security, prison environment or other closely related experience

Must possess and maintain a valid NC Driver's License.

Must possess and maintain valid CPR, first aid and AED certification.

Preferred:
Basic Law Enforcement Certification

Associate's degree in Criminal Justice or related field from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge

• Policies, rules and regulations concerning campus control, security, property protection and appropriate student behavior
• Methods and techniques of interviewing, report preparation and record keeping
• Emergency response procedures and techniques, including first aid, CPR, fire safety and control
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices

Skills

• Skill in performing building security and lock procedures
• Effective active listening skills
• Effective critical thinking skills to analyze situations and identify appropriate actions
• Effective judgement and decision making skills
• Effective communication and negotiation skills

Abilities

• Interpret, explain and enforce the College’s rules, policies and procedures
• Communicate effectively in oral and written form 
• Complete routine paperwork and reports
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Handle confidential information with absolute discretion
• Detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel quickly and accurately
• Understand and follow specific instructions and procedures
• Safely operate a motor vehicle and golf cart to patrol campus locations
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; demonstrated ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse workforce, including those with different levels of academic preparation and varying physical and learning abilities, and socioeconomic levels