Security Officer, Senior

Description

Security Officer, Sr.
Campus Operations - Public Safety
Position Overview:
The primary purpose of the Senior Security Officer is to provide a safe and secure environment for students, staff, faculty, and community members to learn, work, and visit. The Senior Security Officer also provides security services for facilities and grounds. He/she provides patrol, housing, and event coverage as needed.

Boise State University’s Department of Public Safety (DPS) is responsible for more than” people safety”. In addition to Campus Security, our team includes the University's Emergency Management Department, Transportation (Shuttle busses and Cycle Learning Center) and Campus Parking, and the Integrated Security Technology team. Our Department of Public Safety employees are responsible for the safety of everyone on campus through a variety of programs.

Example of Duties

The Security Officer, Senior will:

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  Respond to calls for assistance; assists in calming, controlling, and restraining combative, intoxicated, and/or aggressive individuals; maintains surveillance of potentially volatile situations; contacts local law enforcement agencies for assistance regarding potential problem situations; directs and participates in searches of buildings and surrounding area; assures timely evacuation in case of fire or other disaster; accurately write Incident Reports and Daily Officer Logs.
• Provide for safety and security of residents and staff; enforces university policies and procedures; patrols campus and outbuildings to prevent vandalism and detect fires; patrols buildings ensuring that doors are locked and searches the facility when a door is found unlocked; observes movement on campus and uses radio to advise of disturbances or suspicious occurrences; reports safety hazards; conducts searches for contraband; investigates vandalism and theft; checks and logs security lights; reports mechanical malfunctions; may be asked to be the signing party on a police citation as a University representative; may make minor emergency maintenance repairs to ensure safety; may check the steam pressure and water level in the boilers.
• Escort residents to and from living areas; may provide back-up services for living unit personnel; may maintain precautions to prevent runaways and unauthorized absences of residents; may transport residents to and from area hospital, airport, or other points of origin/destination.
• Assist housing staff in the residence halls and campus housing areas with issues such as domestic disturbances, drug/alcohol incidents, disruptive/mentally disturbed subjects, fire alarms, etc. when requested.
• Provide initial assessment and intervention on confrontations between individuals on university owned properties.
• Communicate security related needs and information to various Boise State University departments, Boise Police Department (including university dispatch officers), and other non-campus entities via person-to-person contact, telephone, e-mail, etc.
• Give safety presentations to groups or individuals; standby/assist Housing, Dean of Students, and other staff members when they are conducting interviews, advising people of discipline procedures or termination, escort people in and out of University owned/occupied buildings and/or spaces.
• Complete lock-out and jumpstarts as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned such as escort people to locations off-campus: represent the University at off-campus events.
• Support DPS operations and represent the University at on and off-campus events.

Minimum Qualifications

Good knowledge of:

• Building security procedures

Experience:

• Applying fire and life safety hazards
• Evaluating and handling disturbances and security emergencies reading, applying, and following written and oral instructions
• Writing reports, investigative reports, or detailed documentation
• Typing or using a keyboard

Minimum Qualifications :

• Valid Idaho Drivers License

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience at an educational institution
• First Aid CPR
• ICS: 100, 200 and 700
• Current knowledge of best practices in security fields
• At least 2 years of experience in a security-related field, preferably in a college or university setting.

Supplemental Information

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective security operations.
• Good knowledge of self-defense measures, First Aid/CPR/AED, security problems and safety hazards as they relate to the university setting which includes a large complex of buildings and grounds, students, staff, faculty, and community members.
• Experience performing investigations incidental to security activities and completing investigative reports.

Campus Security Authority: This position is identified as a “Campus Security Authority (CSA)” per the federal law known as the Clery Act. Per this law, the employee is required to report any crimes that he/she becomes aware of to the Clery Compliance Officer. Additionally, CSAs are required to complete annual training prescribed by the Clery Compliance Officer.

Questions?
Please contact Boise State Human Resources by phone at (208) 426-1616 or email at employment@boisestate.edu .

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Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability. If you need special accommodations to satisfy testing requirements, please contact the Division of Human Resources at (208) 334-2263.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

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