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.
To ensure the safety of all people and property on the Catawba College campus.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Understand and follow all campus security, safety, and emergency procedures Maintain familiarity and a positive working relationship with all members of the campus community Maintain a positive working relationship with all emergency services to include fire, police, and rescue Notify the Director of Public Safety and designated Catawba administrators of emergency situations occurring on or near campus Act as on the scene liaison between the Catawba and city/county emergency services Review, understand, and pass information pertinent to department daily operations via the daily shift log and shift change briefings Respond to all calls for service, assistance, and emergencies and provide escort as needed Responsible for locking and unlocking buildings in a timely manner Provide regular and frequent foot patrols of the interior and exterior of campus buildings and monitor all campus grounds and roadways. Make mobile patrols of campus as needed Responsible for completion of all incident reports, daily log entries, and/or any other written information pertaining to events occurring during the officer's shift Monitor all campus parking areas and enforce traffic and parking regulations as needed Enforce Catawba policies, regulations, and procedures. Assist and participate in judicial hearings as needed Report security, safety, health, and/or fire hazard issues to appropriate personnel Transmit emergency notifications to the campus community as necessary Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Public Safety and/or other designated Catawba administrators
JOB STANDARDS
Position requires a high school diploma or GED certificate. Preference given to those with a college degree in a related field Position requires excellent interpersonal and customer service-oriented skills Must be able to work a flexible schedule as needed Must be 21 years of age and possess a valid driver's license Minimum of two (2) years work related experience in security, campus security, or law enforcement Classified as an emergency response employee and as such must be able to report to campus within forty-five (45) minutes of driving in the event of an emergency Successful candidate expected to exhibit and maintain adequate physical fitness for the position
EQUIPMENT USED
Telephones, emergency radios, computers, printer, copier/fax machine, golf carts, patrol car, and other public safety and/or law enforcement equipment issued by Catawba
CRITICAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Knowledge of Catawba security, safety, and emergency procedures as well as other Catawba policies and procedures that require enforcement by the Public Safety officer Ability to provide excellent customer service to faculty, staff, and students
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
General administrative office and clerical duties as needed (i.e. photocopies, filing, etc.) Perform other duties deemed necessary to ensure the safety and security of Catawba
ABOUT CATAWBA
Founded in 1851 in Newton, North Carolina, Catawba was started by German pioneers who had traveled from eastern Pennsylvania to settle in the valleys of the Haw, Yadkin, and Catawba Rivers. In 1890, Catawba became a coeducational institution, and the first woman graduate completed her studies in 1893. In 1925, Catawba moved and re-opened to its current location in Salisbury, NC, which is about 45 minutes from Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and Charlotte, two hours from the mountains, and four hours from the beaches. Today, Catawba College has 41 buildings on 276 wooded acres on a residential campus. Catawba is known for its 189 acre on-campus ecological preserve. Ranked as one of the best colleges in the south, Catawba offers 70 academic majors to approximately 1,300 students representing 34 U.S. states and 19 foreign countries. Students are instructed by nearly 90 full-time faculty, more than 83% of whom hold the highest degree in their field. Catawba provides an education focused on an institutional philosophy of a liberal education, which entails a broad range of knowledge, intellectual and practical skills, and individual and social responsibility fostered and developed in all academic programs. Catawba is a learning community that provides students with unique opportunities to explore vocation, helping students to consider their calling, their passions, and their purpose as they prepare to reach their highest potential. Catawba's mission is to provide "students an education rich in personal attention that blends the knowledge and competencies of liberal studies with career preparation" and to enable "students to reach their highest potential while becoming responsible citizens." More information about Catawba College is located at www.catawba.edu . Application Procedure Interested candidates must send via email a letter of application, resume and contact information for three references to employment@catawba.edu and lellingt22@catawba.edu . Review of applications will begin immediately.
QUESTIONS?
Please contact Leigh Ellington with any questions about this position. Catawba College is an equal opportunity employer. As such, the College is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status, unless allowed by law and deemed necessary to the operation of the College. The College complies with all federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination.
