Campus Security Officer

Position Summary:

The Security Department is seeking a Security Team Member. This position upholds rules and regulations while ensuring the safety of the High Point University campus community.

Qualifications:

Education:

• High school diploma or GED required

Experience/Training:

• Minimum 1-year applicable security, law enforcement, military or 3 years of customer service experience within the last five years
• Minimum 18 years of age
• No felony convictions
• No motor vehicle moving violations within the past year and no alcohol-related convictions within the past 5 year
• Acceptable credit history
• Valid North Carolina Driver License

Knowledge, Skills, Ability:

• Ability to pass a physical agility test, drug screening, medical and psychological assessment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products
• Ability and willingness to work nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to work in a physically active work environment
• Ability to work effectively and productively in a group/team environment
• Effective interpersonal and customer service skills
• Write acceptable reports

Essential Functions:

• Upholds and enforces HPU rules and regulations in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and Staff Handbooks
• Ensures the safety and security of the campus/buildings
• Responds to emergency calls and reports of crimes
• Conducts routine patrols of campus
• Conducts fire inspections
• Maintains positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating effectively with students, students, parents, faculty, co-workers and managers
• Documents unusual occurrences and incidents
• Investigates violations/crimes
• Assists/Liaison with HPPD et al LEOs
• Clery compliance
• Physical security design, implementation and operations
• Assist with building unlocks for students, staff and faculty
• Responds to emergency calls and reports of crimes
• Conducts routine mobile, bike and foot patrols of campus
• Transports students for medical and non-medical needs
• Emergency "first responder" for aid and comfort
• Medical aid, e.g. AED, CPR, Narcan
• Motor vehicle assists with minor vehicle needs of students, to wit: gas refills, tire inflation and vehicle unlocks
• Identifies and reports safety hazard
• Ensures all fire panels and alarms are working properly and report any interruptions or communication problems
• Directs traffic on campus
• Parking management and enforcement
• Assists with special events
• Reports lighting and equipment outages and maintenance problems
• Perimeter protection to include vetting of incoming parties
• Executive protection
• Security personnel profession development
• Other duties as assigned

Accountability:

• Ensures the safety and well-being of the HPU community

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

(Please check below any of the physical requirements for your job.)

(x) Seeing

(x) Color Perception (Red, Green, Amber)

(x) Hearing/Listening (x) Climbing

(x) Clear Speech () Ability to Mount and Dismount Forklift/Truck

(x) Touching () Pushing/Pulling

(x) Dexterity (X) Driving (local)

(x) Hand () Driving (over the road)

(x) Finger (X) Standing

(x) Lifting (50 pounds) () Other (specify)

(x) Carrying (50 pound)

(X) Walking/Foot Patrol

() Other (specify)

Mental/Reasoning Requirements:

(x) Reading- Simple (x) Writing- Complex

( x) Analysis/Comprehension

( x ) Reading- Complex (x) Clerical (x ) Judgment/Decision Making

( x) Writing- Simple (x) Basic Math Skills

Work Environment:

(x) Shift Work (x) Outside () Pressurized Equipment

() Works Alone () Extreme Heat (x) Moving Objects

(x) Works with Others () Extreme Cold () High Places

(x) Verbal Contact w/Others () Noise

() Fumes/Odors

(x) Face-to-Face Contact () Mechanical Equipment () Hazardous Materials

(x) Inside () Electrical Equipment () Dirt Dust

For more information regarding this position, please contact Jim Rigsbee, Interim Security Recruiter/ Trainer at jrigsbee@highpoint.edu.