Security Officer (Full-Time)

Job Title: Security Officer

Department: Safety & Security

Reports to: Director of Security

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Hourly Rate: $20.00/hour

Overview Of The University

Washington Adventist University (WAU) is a Christ-centered institution of higher education that supports a culture of excellence where all feel valued. Nestled in a desirable residential community in Takoma Park, Maryland, WAU offers its faculty and staff an environment where professional expertise is valued and lasting connections between co-workers are formed as we work together to ensure the success of our students. Regardless of title, every employee supports WAU’s vision of producing graduates who bring moral leadership and competence to their communities.

Position Summary

Patrols University premises to protect persons and property; maintains order; enforces regulations; and ensures observance of applicable laws.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe environment by explaining and enforcing applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances and University policy; teaches preventive, protective, and defensive tactics; mediates disputes; patrols assigned area; responds to notices of disturbances; observes suspicious behavior.
• Secures facilities, operations, and personnel by patrolling property; monitors surveillance equipment; inspects buildings, equipment, and access points; and responds to emergencies.
• Prevents loss or damage by reporting irregularities; informs violators of policy and procedures; restrains trespassers.
• Completes reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities; interviews witnesses; obtains signatures.
• Maintains environment by monitoring and setting building and equipment controls; conducts routine inspections.
• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; follows manufacturer's instructions; troubleshoots malfunctions; calls for repairs; evaluates new equipment and techniques.
• Maintains confidentiality and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Complies with legal requirements.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by studying applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances; attends educational workshops; reviews professional publications; practices skills; participates in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma; or General Education Degree
• One to two years of related experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Conversational Spanish helpful but not required
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and customer service skills
• Must exhibit leadership ability
• Demonstrated capacity for planning and follow through
• Must be eligible to obtain State of Maryland Special Police Officer license within 6 months of employment
• Valid Driver’s License for state of residence
• Must be able to pass criminal background check

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather. The employee is occasionally required to travel locally. Frequent long hours and weekend work required.

LEGAL AND COMPLIANCE NOTICES

Washington Adventist University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability in employment or in the provision of services. WAU complies with all applicable federal and state laws, including the Maryland Fair Employment Practices Act.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources. Washington Adventist University provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Maryland law.

As a religiously affiliated institution, Washington Adventist University exercises its constitutional and statutory rights to give preference in employment to members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and reserves the right to claim exemption from certain provisions of Title IX and Title VII where they conflict with the university’s religious beliefs and values.