Security Officer

Department: Operations

Reports To: Director of Security

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Employment Status: Full-Time

Positions Supervised: None

Education Required: High School Diploma or GED

Work Schedule: Varies. Evening, weekend, holiday, and overnight shifts may be required.

Travel Required: None

POSITION SUMMARY

The Security Officer helps maintain a safe and secure environment for students, employees, visitors, and campus property. The Security Officer provides a visible security presence, conducts patrols, responds to incidents and emergencies, enforces campus policies, and assists members of the Benedictine College community in a professional and service-oriented manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct routine foot and vehicle patrols of campus buildings, grounds, parking lots, and other College property.
• Monitor and control access to campus facilities, including verifying identification and responding to access-related concerns.
• Respond to incidents involving safety, security, medical emergencies, suspicious activity, alarms, and other campus concerns.
• Complete accurate and timely incident reports, daily activity logs, and other required documentation.
• Assist students, employees, and visitors by providing information, directions, and support when appropriate.
• Observe and report safety hazards, maintenance concerns, and violations of College policies.
• Assist with special events, crowd management, traffic control, and emergency response activities as assigned.
• Operate College vehicles and security equipment in accordance with College policies.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and records.
• Work cooperatively with local law enforcement, emergency responders, and other College departments when necessary.
• Adhere to all College policies, procedures, and professional conduct standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.