Campus Safety Officer

Ohio Christian University is looking for a candidate to fill a Campus Safety Officer position within the Security Department. The person for this role will provide for the security of academic, residential and administrative buildings. They will also provide general and emergency support services, and maintain a safe / supportive campus environment. This is a second shift position and is classified as an essential employee.

Supervisor: Chief of Security

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Pay-Scale: $12.00/hour

Full /Part Time:Full Time

Location: Main campus, Circleville, Ohio

Shift: M, T, W, Th F, S (evening/overnight shift)

Tasks and Responsibilities: Performs security duties while patrolling or monitoring surveillance systems and the physical safety of campus buildings by locking and unlocking doors. Checks for unauthorized persons, safety hazards, and general security violations, enforcing traffic, parking regulations, and issuing tickets. Provides escort services for visitors, students, staff, and faculty as necessary, perform jump-starts, and other public assistant requests. Reports all problems or emergencies to immediate supervisor and document incidents with a written report. Maintains a daily shift log and documents all activities during his or her shift. Act as a first responder in emergencies and serves as Campus Security Authority as outlined by the Clery Act.

Qualifications: High School diploma / Associates degree / Previous security / Law Enforcement / Military experience. Current OPTA 20hr Private Security Firearms Certificate or the ability to obtain within 6 months of initial hire date. Be proactive, have excellent customer service skills, and a strong human relations skills with the ability to interact positively with a diverse university population, and team oriented.

Skills Necessary: Able to lift 50lbs; walk foot patrol routes; able to use Microsoft Word and Excel for reports: operate phones and radios; operate a motor vehicle.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Churches of Christ in Christian Union, Ohio Christian University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis, unless otherwise contractually bound.

Ohio Christian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer