As part of an assigned team, security officers provide general security, personal safety, and customer services to the University community as well as specialized security preserving and protecting University property from theft and vandalism.
Officers patrol campus, conduct security inspections, building lockups, and staff the two access kiosks and serve as the first point of contact for vehicular traffic coming onto the main campus.
Officers understand access control systems, circulation, and safety systems, and known locations of emergency exits in event of an emergency.
Officers staff the control rooms at Firestone and the Art Museum. They actively monitor security access, CCTV, fire, and environmental systems.
Officers maintain constant standing and active walking patrol to assist University guests with information and assistance.
Officers maintain effective working relationships with all members of the campus community including students, faculty, staff, alumni, docents, and visitors.
Officers are aware of and understand all special and general orders about the job.
Officers inspect and ensure security and safety and report all deficiencies to their supervisor.
Officers are knowledgeable of pedestrian traffic flow, recognize unusual incidents or unwarranted intrusions, and effect prompt and proper requests for assistance when required.
They utilize communication means available for reporting purposes, emergency requests, and normal business.
They operate departmental vehicles as needed and perform other duties as assigned.
Officers respond to incidents, accidents, and other emergencies and are responsible for administering CPR and First Aid.
Officers are required to engage in various community-oriented public safety activities.
Officers report to a sergeant or supervisor as appropriate to the assigned location.