Safety & Security Officer (30959)

The primary responsibility of the Ottawa University residential campus security department is to provide a safe and secure environment for university students, employees, and visitors. Secondarily, this department is responsible for protecting campus facilities, property, and personal property of all common to the campus. The nature of the position requires night and weekend duty.

Essential Functions:

• Carry out safety and security patrols throughout the day, covering the entire campus, assuring the ongoing safety of all OU constituents.
• Work with the Director of Campus Safety & Security, Surprise Residential Campus, Surprise, AZ to perform routine inspections, tests, and other processes as needed
• Respond to emergency situations when necessary; take prompt action to eliminate immediate danger to life or property. Contact Police and Fire personnel to respond if needed. Assist in building evacuations, when needed. Assist in perimeter control, when necessary, which may involve exposure to extreme weather conditions. Reports life threatening conditions and/or property loss/damage to proper authorities. Provide assistance in accordance with training and common sense and/or stands by until help arrives.
• Must be observant for suspicious/irregular or threatening activities across facilities. Must be available to provide assistance and security in escorting students and employees to appropriate destinations. Must always be highly visible and available for student and employee safety needs.
• Requires regular inspection tours, on foot, of assigned buildings which requires the employee to walk long distances, climb stairs, and may subject the employee to extreme weather conditions. Inspections include checking doors, windows, and gates. Must monitor people in buildings requiring authorization for being there and requiring those not authorized to leave. Maintain an awareness of route information such as building hours, fire and intrusion alarm status, and on-going maintenance problems. Stay knowledgeable of state fire codes, university safety guidelines, and policies governing university buildings.
• Safeguards the university against hazards, safety problems, and property damage. Ensure appropriate illumination of buildings to include exits and stairwell lights. Inspect buildings with an eye toward utility conservation. Takes prompt action to eliminate immediate danger to life or property.
• Must work cooperatively with others providing a courteous, complete and efficient service. Must maintain proper care and control of department equipment and vehicles. Participate in and/or provide training as required. Must have a positive work attendance, work in a variety of environments and climatic conditions, have flexibility to work evenings and weekend hours, and the willingness to work overtime as necessary. Represent the University in a positive and responsive manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned and required which may be with little or no advance notice. May involve standing for long periods of time and/or exposure to extreme weather conditions.
• Will work closely with other Ottawa University Arizona departments and assist as needed.
• Other duties as assigned