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Staff Position Description

Position Title: Safety & Security Officer
Unit and Location: The College
Reports to: Director of Facilities & Plant Operations

Job Summary

Position is primarily responsible for providing personal protection and security for all students, employees, and others common to Ottawa University. Secondary role is to provide protection to the Campus facilities, property, and personal property of all common to the Campus. The nature of the position requires night and weekend duty. Works effectively as a member of the Facilities and Plant Operations Department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Must be observant for suspicious/irregular or threatening activities across facilities. Must be available to provide assistance and security in escorting students and employees to appropriate destinations. Must be highly visible and available at all times for student and employee safety needs.

  • Requires regular inspection tours, on foot, of assigned buildings which requires the employee to walk long distances, climb stairs, and may subject the employee to extreme weather conditions. Inspections include checking doors, windows, and gates. Must monitor people in buildings requiring authorization for being there and requiring those not authorized to leave. Maintain an awareness of route information such as building hours, fire and intrusion alarm status, and on-going maintenance problems. Stay knowledgeable of state fire codes, university safety guidelines, and policies governing university buildings.

  • Safeguards the university against hazards, safety problems, and property damage. Insure appropriate illumination of buildings to include exits and stairwell lights. Inspect buildings with an eye toward utility conservation. Takes prompt action to eliminate immediate danger to life or property.

  • Responds, usually on foot, immediately to emergency situations. Assist in building evacuations, when needed. Assist in perimeter control, when necessary, which may involve exposure to extreme weather conditions. Reports life threatening conditions and/or property loss/damage to proper authorities. Provide assistance in accordance with training and common sense and/or stands by until help arrives.

  • Must work cooperatively with others providing a courteous, complete and efficient service. Must maintain proper care and control of department equipment and vehicles. Participate in and/or provide training as required. Must have a positive work attendance, work in a variety of environments and climatic conditions, have flexibility to work evenings and weekend hours, and the willingness to work overtime as necessary. Represent the University in a positive and responsive manner.

  • Perform other duties as assigned and required which may be with little or no advance notice. May involve standing for long periods of time and/or exposure to extreme weather conditions.

  • Understand the University's policies and procedures as they apply to your unit and exercise judgment accordingly. Maintain a high degree of confidentially with regard to records and issues.

  • Provide an effective and responsible interface for persons external to the University who are seeking information and assistance. Represent the University in a positive and responsive manner. Handle information in an ethical and confidential manner. Treat others with respect and service as a priority.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Training in the field preferred.
Work Experience: Prior safety related work experience preferred; 5 plus years related work experience required.
Required Skills and Abilities:

  • Strong verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to react quickly and respond in a helpful manner.

  • Physically able to provide assistance and protection to others in any situation.

Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Please send application, as well as qualifications and other pertinent information to: Herb Orr, Director of Facilities & Plant Operations, Ottawa University, 1001 S. Cedar #26, Ottawa, KS 66067 or e-mail herb.orr@ottawa.edu

Ottawa University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate in the recruitment of applicants, employment opportunities, or general employment practices on the basis of race, age, sex, color, religion, disability, national origin, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.