Campus Safety and Security Officer

Reporting to the Director of Campus Safety and Security, these positions perform a variety of tasks that assure and enhance the safety of the Girard College campus. The Girard College Campus operates a security force that is present twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week. Each officer is scheduled to provide optimal support and coverage for the 43 acre campus.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Gate Watch (vehicular/pedestrian traffic control)

• Campus patrol on foot and by vehicle
• Lodge Duty (greet visitors, maintain security log, answer trunk line telephones for campus).
• Monitor campus camera screens.
• Respond to and evaluate intrusion and fire/smoke alarms.
• Investigate safety incidents that may occur on campus (intrusions, disorderly conduct, reported conflicts, etc.).
• Lock or unlock facilities as needed.
• Review of current shift log with next shift officers (senior officer).
• Other duties as may be required or assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School graduate or equivalent required
• 3 years previous security or related work experience required
• Valid driver’s license
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer relations skills
• Must be organized and detail oriented
• Ability to work in a child centered environment

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Physically able to walk, run, climb multiple staircases, bend, stoop and carry 40 pounds at minimum. (Able to complete the patrol circuit in 90 minutes.)