Security Officer Lead

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Police Department

Job Title: Security Officer Lead

Position: #00729506 – Requisition: #39116

Job Summary:

The position exists to provide campus security to ensure all individuals' safety, security, and well-being within the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Campus security aims to ensure all individuals' safety, security, and well-being within the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. The individuals include students, faculty, staff, visitors, and the campus property.

This role requires specialized training and continuous education. All items listed below will be part of an in-depth training process that will build as the employee gets more experience. Each item will have training and standard operating procedures to ensure that the employee is equipped to meet the duties and requirements of the role.

This position operates the following equipment but is not limited to:

·         Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD)

·         Computer Software and Computerized network video recordings and live cameras

·         General office equipment includes facsimile, copy, and telephones

·         AED and First Aid Kits

·         Motorized vehicle

·         Bicycle.

·         De-escalation tools such as OC spray and handcuffs

Key Responsibilities:

The position is a fully operational Security I-III position with leader responsibilities. The purpose of this position is to help ensure the readiness, timeliness, correctness, and soundness of the Security Officers I-III work product.

The security officer roles require specialized training and continuous education. The Tech IV role will serve as the lead for all security officer employees in the department (Tech I, II, III). They will collaborate with the department head (supervisor) to ensure the team is equipped to meet the duties and requirements of the role. This position will provide input around work standards and employee performance. They will also monitor staffing level and deploy staff according to campus need and staffing levels, this process will be done in partnership with the department head.

All items listed below will be part of an in-depth training process that will build as the employee gets more experience. Each item will have training and standard operating procedures to ensure that the employee is equipped to meet the duties and requirements of the role.

The position's responsibilities will include:

• Patrolling the exterior and interior jurisdiction of the campus by way of a vehicle, bicycle, and on foot.
• Physical Security: Inspect and secure physical barriers, gates, fences, and locks. Ensure that security measures are in place and functioning correctly.
• Providing assistance and escorts to faculty, staff, and students after dark.
•  Emergency Response: Act swiftly and appropriately in emergencies such as fires, medical incidents, or security breaches. Know how to operate fire alarm systems and fire extinguishers. Coordinate with local authorities and emergency services as needed.
• Conflict resolution. 
• Enforcing parking violations and writing citations. 
• Assisting with traffic control.