SECURITY OFFICER
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Unit Job Status FLSAPosition InformationPosition Title SECURITY OFFICER Reports To Director Faculty Discipline N/A - Not Applicable Faculty is eligible for Tenure Track?Funding SourceFunctions and ResponsibilitiesJob SummaryUnder the supervision of the Director of Security or designee, the Security Officer stands or walks about premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules and regulations of the institution as they apply to state laws and city ordinances.Supervisory RoleOral and written instructions are received from the Director of Security or designee.Duties & Responsibilities1. Check building security and protect college and individual property.2. Provide information, prevent unauthorized entry and preserve the peace within college regulations, state laws and city ordinances.3. Monitor traffic and parking lots.4. Report traffic, safety and/or security infractions.5. Participate in ID checks, investigations, bomb threat searches, fire drills and other similar actions.6. Furnish escort services.7. Assist police officers as necessary.8. Complete routine and special reports as required.9. Perform other related duties as required.Physical RequirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must bemet by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities andfunctions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:● Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.● Sit, stand and walk/move from place to place for required periods oftime.● Move between buildings.● Speak and hear, communicate using telephone and/or walkie talkie.● Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perceptionalong with the ability to focus vision.● Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar andvocabulary.● Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handleobjects and operate tools, including but not limited to, computers,keyboards, telephones, calculators, and controls.● Bend, twist, climb, push, pull, and lift.Additional Requirements1. Maintain responsibilities in spite of inclement weather and other similar factors. Report to work on occasions of school closing due to such events, unless otherwise notified.2. Must successfully complete First Aid training.Minimum QualificationsExperience (number of years), Knowledge and/or Abilities1. High school diploma or equivalent.2. Must have a clean police record including a successful fingerprint/records check.3. Ability to complete a three month probationary period.4. Ability to pass physical examination requirements as established by College Health Services.5. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.6. Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.Education Requirements High School Diploma Licenses and Certifications (including e.g., CPR, first aid, driver's license, etc.)Preferred QualificationsExperience (number of years), Knowledge and/or Abilities1. Associate's degree in Criminal Justice or related field.2. Relevant work experience demonstrating the ability to deal with students and/or the public in college or university campus.3. Excellent interpersonal skills.Education Requirements Associate's Degree Licenses and Certifications (including e.g., CPR, first aid, driver's license, etc.)Posting DetailsPosting InformationOpen Date 07/01/2024 Open Until Filled No Close Date 06/30/2025 Special Instructions Summary Equal Employment Opportunity StatementEssex County College is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.