Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Inspect buildings and grounds to watch for and guard against fire, theft, illegal entry, infractions of safety regulations, and other safety and security irregularities.
- Monitors and safeguards parking lots and other facilities and property.
- Effectively carries out assignments delegated by the Campus Safety and Security Leads.
- Respond to and handle non-emergency requests such as door openings and closings, money escorts, personal safety escorts and security checks, HR back up and support.
- Respond effectively to emergency situations such as accidents and injuries, crimes in progress and safety hazards. Provide assistance, summon proper authorities, and police area to maintain order, safety and to protect property.
- Work in the Campus Safety and Security Office performing such duties as welcoming and directing visitors after appropriate identification processes and badge documentation; provide dispatch or communication support for the security team; receive and manage telephone calls, faxes and emails related to security and general campus matters.
- Must be willing and able to meet demanding attendance and punctuality requirements.
- May work weekends or cover other shifts as requested.
Other Duties And Responsibilities
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements
EDUCATION:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalents required.
Experience
- Two or more years in Safety and Security profession preferably in a University or Hospital setting.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Ability to keep confidences/confidentiality.
- Maintenance of professional demeanor and appearance.
- Working knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to write and edit incidence reports.
- Ability to works effectively with security team, diverse employees, visitors and vendors.
- Ability to reduce conflict or high-stress situations through mature management processes.
- Willingness and ability to work as needed on weekends or to cover other shifts.
Licenses/Certifications
- Valid Security Guard card
- Valid Firearm permit or show proof that an Application for Firearm Permit has been submitted to BSIS
- Valid California Driver’s License
- Valid CPR/First Aid Certification
- Valid Baton/Pepper Spray Permit
Complexity
The ability to perform highly detailed work with sustained attention and care while providing/obtaining information on numerous inquiries is paramount to success in this position. This use of tact and diplomacy when interacting with students, faculty, employees, and the public is essential.
Physical Demands
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Frequent or long-term standing. Constant walking, sitting, climbing, reaching high/low levels, finger movement, feeling, speaking clearly, hearing conversationally, and seeing clearly far and near day and night. Occasional lifting and running. Driving campus vehicles and bicycles.
Work Environment
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Mental Demands
- The mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Frequent variety of unrelated tasks. Constant calculating interrupted work, a variety of interrelated tasks, and use of sustained concentration, reasoning, judgment, resourcefulness, analytical ability, and ingenuity.
Special Requirements
- This position is classified as “Safety Sensitive”. Must pass the alcohol and controlled substance testing required by the Department of Transportation (DOT).
- Ability to work effectively with a diverse community.
- Must own your own firearm (9mm or 40 Cal).
COVID-19 Vaccination: As a health professions institution of higher education, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science seeks to protect the health and safety of the University community. Accordingly, CDU will require COVID-19 vaccinations for all University students, faculty, and staff subject to limited exceptions and exemptions. The University vaccine requirement has been implemented consistent with federal and state law related to medical exemptions for students, faculty, and staff. Requests for disability and religious accommodations from faculty and staff will be evaluated consistent with the law and University policies and procedures.
- Hourly Rate $22.00 + benefits
- Full Time
EEO Statement: Charles R. Drew University is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants will be considered without regard to gender, race, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability or covered veteran status.
Fair Chance Statement: Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local “Fair Chance” laws.