Security Officer

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: Brenau University is an equal opportunity employer and educator. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable federal or state laws in its employment practices or educational programs.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Brenau University is a drug-free workplace as certified by the Georgia Workers Compensation Board. 

ELIGIBILITY: Successful applicants must be eligible to work in the United States on or before the confirmed start date. This includes being a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a foreign national with work authorization that doesn't require employer sponsorship. Individuals must maintain this eligibility throughout employment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent. 
• 2 years in Law Enforcement or Security experience preferred. 
• Post-Certified highly preferred.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Patrolling
  • Security officers patrol the university campus by foot, golf cart, or in a patrol unit. They may patrol walkways, parking lots, and buildings. 
• Security
  • Security Officers are responsible for the safety of the university community, including students, faculty, staff, and visitors. They may operate security equipment, such as alarms and control panels, to monitor the area. 
• Responding to incidents
  • Security officers respond to reports of incidents, such as suspicious activity or security violations. They may call the police or other authorities to investigate. 
• Enforcing rules
  • Security officers enforce campus rules and regulations, such as parking, smoking, and alcohol and drug use. They may issue parking violation warnings, citations and tags, and request towing. 
• Traffic control
  • Security officers may direct traffic and parking.
• Special events
  • Security officers may provide crowd control or other security services for special events. 
• Liaison
  • Security officers may act as a liaison between the university and local law enforcement. 
• Other duties
  • Security officers may also perform custodial and maintenance duties, provide information and directions, and maintain records.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
No supervisory responsibilities required. 

Work Hours:
Full-time. 40 hours per week. Generally, Saturday/Sunday 7am to 7pm and Monday/Tuesday 11pm to 7 am. Hours may be extended to meet the needs of the department. Nights/weekends as needed. 

Appointment Length:

12 months, continuous 

Environmental and Working Conditions/ Physical Demands and Aptitudes:
Physical demands associated with this position include extensive walking. Frequent lifting up to 30 lbs. Occasional lifting up to 100 lbs. Frequent carrying heavy weighted materials up to 30 lbs, Occasional carrying up to 100 lbs. Pushing/pulling up to 100 lbs. Occasional sitting, standing, walking, bending, turning, twisting, kneeling, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching, grasping, etc. Ability to work in inclement and extreme weather conditions. Must be able to operate and drive a motor vehicle.

Title IX Implications:

Responsible employee
Any employee who is not a confidential employee. Brenau University requires that all Responsible Employees MUST report any possible sexual harassment or discrimination based on sex to the Title IX Coordinator when the employee has information about conduct that reasonably may constitute sex discrimination or sex-based harassment under Title IX or this part. Employees are encouraged to report these concerns in writing via email. When an employee or a student (or a person who has a legal right to act on behalf of a student) informs any employee (including both Responsible and Confidential employees) of the employee’s or student’s pregnancy or related conditions, that employee must promptly provide that person with the Title IX Coordinator’s contact information and inform that person that the Title IX Coordinator can coordinate specific actions to prevent sex discrimination and ensure the employee’s or student’s equal access to the Recipient’s education program or activity.

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