Safety and Security Officer

Position Summary

The Safety and Security Officer performs security, loss prevention, parking and traffic control duties within assigned areas of the College campus or center. This position also responds to emergency situations, including providing CPR / AED and First Aid.

Essential Job Duties

• Respond to dispatched calls for service and / or assist in responding to security, fire, medical and weather-related emergencies, or natural disasters.
• Perform self-initiated activities such as crime prevention, traffic control and parking enforcement.
• Regular foot and / or vehicle patrol of campus and college-owned buildings and facilities, evaluating and responding to potential of threat to the wellbeing of community members and / or property.
• Provides assistance as requested within the capability of the department to provide (e.g., battery jump starts for dead car batteries, use of telephone, assisting emergency personnel responding to emergencies on campus etc.).
• Patrol campus property to maintain a safe and secure campus environment.
• Ability to respond appropriately and quickly to situations that require physical or combative restraint.
• Enforce College parking and traffic regulations.
• Conduct visual surveys while on patrol for potentially dangerous or unsafe areas and conditions, routinely inspect fire prevention equipment, conduct fire inspections for hazardous materials or conditions, and making on-the-spot corrections if possible or reporting the conditions to an appropriate authority for correction.
• Must be proficient in the use and maintenance of firearms, defensive tactics, and personal protection equipment.
• Certified (or be able become certified) in a recognized CPR / AED and First Aid program.
• Perform emergency notifications to employees, students, and visitors on campus via the OTC Alert System and other means in a timely manner.
• Prepare and submit comprehensive reports as required.
• Perform on-call duties, carry the on-call phone and be able to respond in a timely manner as needed.
• Brief the subsequent shift regarding incidents or special events.
• Support the Safety and Security Department by serving as a dispatcher or Officer in Charge for the day as needed.
• Remain competent and current through self-directed professional reading, attending professional development courses, and attending training and / or courses as required by the Safety and Security Department.
• Contribute to the overall success and morale of the Safety and Security Department by adhering to the Safety and Security Department Standard Operating Procedures.
• Comply with college policies and procedures.
• Exhibit exemplary attendance and punctuality.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including attending college functions, serving on committees and attending community events.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Preferred Knowledge Skills & Abilities

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT : (The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.)

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk for prolonged periods of time; occasionally run in emergency situations / ability to move quickly throughout campus on foot (between buildings and up and down stairs); use hands to finger / touch, handle, or feel; and talk or hear; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard. The employee must be able to move around and about their area, and operate a computer as needed. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to hold and carry objects up to 50 pounds; to pull, drag, or carry persons from danger. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Environment : Work is performed in a standard office setting with frequent interruptions and distractions. Requires extended periods of time viewing computer monitor or standing; may require adjustment of work schedule to include evenings and / or weekends. Work is also performed outside exposed to the elements.