Security Officer ($18.03- $23.18/hourly DOE) - Keuka College - Federal Health Benefits offered to FT & PT employees!

Job Description

The Security Officer provides services for a variety of large and small business clients where health, safety and security is our #1 priority. This is a public environment at Keuka College and surrounding areas with the corresponding levels of traffic (employees, visitors, customers, etc.).  

*Free annual Security Licensing training available.

*Paid Time Off available for Full Time & Part Time employees.

*Federal Employee Health Benefits offered to Full Time & Part Time employees.

*NMS will cover New York State Guard Licensing fee.

Responsibilities

• Personally monitors either visually, electronically or audibly a variety of assigned areas, or grounds by working in a variety of assignments including but not limited to roving inside the facilities, roving in a vehicle, other locations deemed appropriate.
• Ensures own actions and those of others observe maximum level of safety and compliance.
• Will verbally de-escalate situations to ensure the safety of fellow employees, customers and clients.   
• Examines doors, windows, and other areas of the store to determine they are secure.
• Reports and records data such as property damage, unusual occurrences, etc.in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Warns violators of rule infractions and may apprehend or expel violators.
• Notifies on site individuals of visitors wishing to see them.
• Assists in properly responding to a variety of emergencies or disasters in order to preserve life and property, including but not limited to fire safety, active shooter protocol.
• May perform routine input or monitoring of safety and life support computer programs.
• May issue and record ID badges.
• May check heating, lighting, sprinkling, security, ventilation, fire, etc., systems to make sure they are operational.
• May also be combined with other position duties
• Notify supervisor if safety and sanitation standards are not being met.
• Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit’s success also may be assigned.This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least two (2) years of security, law enforcement or military experience preferred.
• A valid Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under NMS’ vehicle insurance policy.
• Must have a State of New York Security Guard License. NMS will cover licensing cost for new hires needing license. 
• Must be able to cooperate and work as part of a team with fellow employees, customers and clients. 
• Must be able to make decisions in the moment with little to no supervision.
• Must be able to be on your feet for 8-12 hours per shift for the scheduled rotation.
• Contract requires employees to speak, understand, read and write English.
• Must be safety oriented as this is a safety sensitive position.
• Must meet and adhere to all safety guidelines and regulations set forth by the company and client.

 Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Weather: Indoor/Outdoor.  Frequently exposed to both cold and hot weather conditions. 

Noise level:  Moderate to Loud

Description of environment: This is a public environment college campus environment.

Must constantly be able to stand, walk, climb, push, pull use hands and arms, stoop, kneel and crouch. 

Physical requirements: Must be able to lift and move up to 50lbs.