Part-Time Security Officer

Overview

The USU Campus Security Unit is a non-sworn extension of the Utah State University Police Department (USUPD). Unarmed security officers serve the university community by providing a variety of services that include monitoring the property at USU, security escorts, building lock/unlock, motor vehicle assists, event security, and campus patrol, which provides security for commercial/residential buildings, stadiums, arenas, museums, and other facilities.

Responsibilities

• Providing security at campus events, which includes football and basketball games, and other student events.
• Provide personal safety escorts for students.
• Provide access to locked buildings.
• Response to non-law enforcement calls for service, such as fire alarms.
• Providing various forms of assistance to university faculty, staff and students.
• Interface with the other departments within public safety.
• Security camera operation and monitoring.
• Communication with USU facilities related to utility problems, snow removal etc.
• Use of a public safety radio and learn the Utah 10 Code.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Security Shifts:

• The Security Unit functions 7 days a week and operates from 6:00 a.m. to midnight, including State and Federal Holiday’s.
• Security shifts are determined by employee availability and USU Security needs.
• Part-time officers can work up to 28 hours a week.
• The security unit, which is comprised mostly of students, will be allowed to adjust their work schedule to accommodate their school schedule.
• Security officers will be required to work pregame and game day security assignments for football and basketball games, the Howl, and Mardi Gras.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Skilled in the use of computers and law enforcement software programs.
• Skilled in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to make procedural decisions and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to help foster a cooperative and respectful work environment.
• Exercise excellent communication skills, both up and down chain of command.

Core Characteristics

• As representatives of Utah State University and primary contributors to its mission, all employees are expected to demonstrate the following characteristics:
• Take initiative.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Be accountable.
• Behave ethically.
• Be honest and trustworthy.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic.
• Be inquisitive.
• Be detail oriented.
• Be self-motivated.
• Efficiently manage multiple tasks.
• Be a team player.
• Be committed to improving USU.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Depending on the assignment, this job will at times require an extensive amount of walking, standing or sitting.
• Demonstrating interpersonal and effective communication skills (written and speaking).
• Conflict management and resolution skills and the ability to work with diverse groups and commit to equity and inclusion.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must have or be able to obtain a valid State Driver License, clean driving history and ability to be insured.
• No police/public safety experience required. All training will be provided on the job.

Fundamental Abilities

 

Within the scope and complexity of each position’s responsibilities, each security officer is expected to possess and demonstrate the following abilities:

• Leadership: Exhibits the ability to actively lead in varied situations with diverse personalities.
• Communicating: Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Problem solving: Analyzes information and evaluates results to select the best solution and solve problems.
• Monitoring: Measures performance of self; makes improvements and takes appropriate corrective action.
• Critical Thinking: Comes to well-reasoned conclusions, solutions, and approaches to problems.
• Team Building: Works to create a team-based environment. Consistently demonstrates cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and customers.
• Active Listening: Gives full attention when others are speaking; listens to understand, asks questions as appropriate, and does not interrupt.
• Service Orientation: Actively seeks opportunities to help others.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

 

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate P