Campus Security (External)

The primary responsibility of the Campus Security Officer is providing for the protection of life and property on campus. This may be accomplished by patrol campus roadways, walkways, parking lots, administrative and academic buildings and areas located near campus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of students, employees and visitors on campus Responding to emergency situations
• Enforcing campus rules and regulations
• Safeguarding the school grounds from suspicious people and activity
• Patrolling the school campus
• Provision of crowd control during special events
• Directing traffic on campus and its immediate surroundings
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Job skills and abilities

• Ability to successfully conduct security patrols without direct supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to complete routine paperwork.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and customer service orientation.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Skill in performing building security and lock procedures.
• Knowledge of public security codes, policies, and regulations.
• Ability to understand, follow, and enforce safety codes, regulations, and procedures.
• Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel.

Minimum job requirements

• High school diploma
• Security training/ certification will be an asset
• Previous experience in the security field will be an asset