A Campus Security Officer provides security for property at university and school campuses. Monitors entrances and patrols buildings, watches for intruders or vandals; reports building maintenance problems; deals with customers or visitors that create a disturbance in the building.
Provide a safe and secure campus at Hanover College and to serve the Campus Community.
Administrative Responsibilities:
Patrol the campus and buildings of Hanover College for security and protection of life and property. Investigate crimes, complaints, and incidents to ensure each matter is properly handled by the most professional and expeditious means. Escort students, staff, and visitors as requested on the College campus. Respond to fire alarms and assume responsibilities designated in campus fire brigade procedures. Make security checks; complete locking and unlocking assignments, and complete security assignments established by Campus Safety Department Procedures, directives, and special orders. Submit true and accurate reports for College and Campus Safety Records. Act as a liaison with law enforcement agencies. Respond to calls for help and assistance from all campus sources. Enforce federal, state, and local laws and all College rules and regulations. Monitor and enforce all campus parking policies and regulations. Provide courteous and professional service to the
College Community Supervisory Responsibilities:
N/A Financial Responsibilities:
N/A Other Responsibilities:
Obey the Constitution of the United States of America and the State of Indiana. Follow the policies, procedures, and special orders of the Hanover College Campus Safety Department. Wear the prescribed uniform to be readily identified to all other persons as a Hanover College Campus Safety Officer. Maintain a neat and clean appearance, including properly groomed hair, while on duty. Meet all scheduling and work performance standards outlined in this and other official communications. Exercise courtesy and consideration for all persons a Campus Safety Officer may contact, consistent with firmness and energy to perform. Promote a positive image of Hanover College and represent the College in accordance with the College's mission, principles, and strategic plan. Support a welcoming College environment. Perform / complete other projects and tasks assigned by the Director of Campus Safety and/or the Vice President for Student Life/Dean of Students.
Qualifications:
Education, Certifications, Training, Experience High school diploma or GED required. Valid, active driver's license required. Experience in law enforcement, fire, EMS, military, private security, or related field preferred. Skills, Competencies, Abilities Strong verbal and written communication skills Interpersonal and people skills; be helpful and resourceful Demonstrated organizational and time management skills Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced environment Ability to meet deadlines Ability to manage stress, conflict or crisis situations Ability to enforce laws, policies and procedures
Physical Requirements/Work Environment:
Work is normally performed in the field, subject to outdoor activity in adverse weather and/or environmental conditions. Schedule is normally an 8-hour to 12-hour shift and may be subject to an occasional rotation. Must be physically fit, emotionally stable, and able to work under stressful conditions. Regular/daily climbing of stairs and walking on and around campus. Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.
