Security Officer

Security Officer

Patrols facilities, buildings and property and detects unauthorized persons or activities and unsafe conditions. Maintains visibility to deter criminal activity.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Provides basic patrol to assigned areas / campus.
• Observes and reports faulty and / or unsafe utility equipment, reports obstructions in street or sidewalks, holes, leaking of faulty utility services or other unusual conditions that might endanger the public's safety.
• Observes and reports criminal activity and other incidents or conditions that may jeopardize the safety and security of the community.
• Conducts preliminary investigations and assists higher level officer's in conducting fact-finding investigations or with specific projects.
• May appear in court as a witness regarding various incidents that occur in the College community as necessary.
• Provides directions and other information to College personnel, students, and / or the general public.
• Admits authorized personnel to locked buildings during secure hours.
• Maintains regular radio contact with the dispatch center to receive calls for service, to advise of unusual situations, and to request backup when necessary.
• Completes necessary administrative forms / reports as required.
• Directs traffic, enforces parking regulations, services coin operated parking equipment, and collects special event parking fees.
• Provides assistance to local police agencies during emergencies.
• Furnishes escort service and transports visitors, guests, staff and students as directed; makes authorized off-campus pick-ups and deliveries.
• Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to the essential functions of the position.
• Demonstrates regular attendance.
• Accesses and utilizes College prescribed software programs including, but not limited to, training, email and payroll information.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Preferred :

Working conditions / physical demands :

Must be able to occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Must be able to regularly stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and climb or balance. Must be able to frequently talk or hear, taste and smell. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance. Special vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to occasionally work with bio-hazards. Must be able to regularly work in wet or humid conditions, in outdoor weather conditions, and extreme cold or heat. Must be able to work in an environment with a moderate noise level.

Special note : This is a Part-time AFSCME Bargaining Unit position, Grade 02. AFSCME Employees employed with Community College will be considered first for vacant positions.

Target hiring rate : Minimum hourly rate $19.81 / hr

Special instructions to applicants : During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and / or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments.

Affirmative action statement : Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified and diverse workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment / educational opportunity institution.