Security Officer (PM hours) - 500707
University of Richmond

SUMMARY:

A non-sworn position reporting to the Patrol Sergeant. This individual patrols the campus providing personal and building security.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Secure University buildings (i.e. lock/unlock doors, disarm/arm alarms, turn off lights, secure windows)
• Detect and report security discrepancies on campus (i.e. broken lights, defective locks, suspicious persons and objects, etc.). The person in this position has been identified as a Campus Security Authority and Responsible Employee for Clery and Title IX purposes respectively, the employee will maintain current training and comply with the responsibilities of both titles.
• Promote positive relations with University faculty, staff, students and visitors
• Conduct tests of classroom emergency phones and residence hall door monitoring system
• Assist with special events as needed to provide general security, access control, parking assistance, and other specific duties as assigned.
• Provide services to the University community, as needed, including jump starts, escorts and locking/unlocking doors when requested, etc.
• Perform other duties, responsibilities and tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Compliance with department policies and procedures
• Possess clear and concise written and oral communication
• Ability to detect odor
• Comprehend and carry out instructions
• Ability to operate a golf cart and university vehicle
• Good driving history
• Operate basic locking mechanisms
• Able to pass Campus Security Officer training
• Maintain good physical condition to perform the functions of the job
• Ability to employ proper police radio and communication procedures
• Required: Must have a valid Driver's License and be able to produce a driving record with a minimum of 3 years of driving history in good standing

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D
• Security Experience in a college atmosphere helpful, but not required

SALARY STRUCTURE:
Pay Grade 3 starting at $19.00/hr

ABOUT UR:

At the University of Richmond, we're creative, inclusive, and determined. We're Spiders, and our mission is to create positive change in the UR community and beyond. Located minutes from downtown Richmond, Virginia, the University of Richmond (www.richmond.edu) blends the intimacy of a small college with exceptional academic, research, and cultural opportunities usually found only at large institutions. There's only one place like Richmond.

UR is committed to developing a diverse faculty, staff and student body, and to modeling an inclusive campus community which values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development and institutional success. In keeping with this commitment, our academic community welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds and candidates who support diversity. EOE

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