The hiring rate for this position is $20.00 per hour. The CIA offers a substantial benefits package that includes medical coverage available at no cost to qualifying employees, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability insurance, retirement savings plan with high employer contributions, a generous paid time off program, and more!As the benefits package at the CIA results in a significant value above the base hiring rate for this position, we encourage you to apply so that our recruiters can share more information with you about the benefits of working for the CIA.POSITION SUMMARYThe Security Guard supports the college in the protection of life and property on the campus and delivers necessary service to assist in the efficient conduct of administrative business.Under the general supervision of the Director - Campus Safety, the Security Guard maintains safety and security by patrolling areas and enforcing college rules and regulations.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Patrols campus buildings, stairwells, parking lots and roadways assisting in crime and fire prevention.
- Performs security and public safety patrol duties, including but not limited to checking for fires, vandalism, suspicious activity or safety hazards.
- Examines doors and windows to ensure security; monitors closed buildings for unauthorized persons and/or suspicious activity.
- Performs periodic checks of emergency call boxes and or lights to insure proper functioning; reports malfunctions as required.
- Remains alert for emergency situations and provides first-line response, emergency management and/or referral to off-campus emergency services, if required.
- Enforces campus policies and procedures while maintaining confidentiality in law enforcement and/or security matters.
- Safeguards and controls loss of campus property.
- Directs traffic and parking control enforcement - patrols and monitors assigned parking areas to provide public security and assistance, issuing parking tickets as needed.
- Identifies, reports and investigates violations of campus code of conduct, and local and state laws, including conducting preliminary and follow-up investigations on-site or as assigned, including taking statements from complainants, witnesses.
- Provides service to visitors, faculty, staff and students as needed including providing transportation services for injured/sick individuals.
- Transports heavy bags of change to and from banks.
- Responds to complaints of disturbances, fights, suspicious person complaints and emergencies which range from noise complaints to major medical emergencies.
- Prepares routine, standardized reports and daily logs.
- Furnishes escort services for visitors, employees and students as necessary; provides other assistance such as directions and general information.
- Informs and warns violators of campus policy and procedure infractions.
- Interacts with police, fire and other emergency service providers.
- Any and all other job duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSEducation:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
Licenses / Certifications:
- Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
- Must possess and maintain a valid New York State Security Guard License.
- Ability to be certified in basic First Aid and CPR.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSEducation:
Experience:
- Minimum of two (2) years experience in security/law enforcement.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Demonstrated ability to show a high level of service responsiveness to internal and external customers, as well as the ability to determine when situations require escalation or may be handled independently.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and conceptual skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills to work with all members of the college community.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse, multicultural community.
- Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills; ability to be adaptable, dependable and handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Ability to handle confidential issues with a high level of discretion.
- Excellent written and verbal skills.
- Strong computer experience, which must include abilities to work effectively with MS Office suite products.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule which could include working on different shifts, work schedules, and overtime as required by business needs.
- Must be able to stand, walk, climb stairs, bend and stretch for duration of shift.
- Must be able to work outdoors for extended periods of time, sometimes in extreme temperatures and uneven wooden terrain.
- Must be physically able to perform CPR.
- Must be able to effectively communicate (speak and hear clearly) in person, via telephone and via the radio.
- Must be able to effectively respond to emergency situations with all due haste.
- Must be able to move up to seventy-five (75) pounds and lift up to forty (40) pounds.