Security Officer II | Johns Hopkins University Job at Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD

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  • Johns Hopkins University
  • Baltimore, MD

Job Description

We are seeking Campus Security Officer II . Responsibilities include uniformed patrols and crime prevention services to protect life and property; offering proactive support of student and staff initiatives; development and maintenance of a positive rapport with students, faculty, staff, and members of the surrounding neighborhoods. Responsible for coordinating and cooperating with various University administrators in the preliminary and follow-up investigation of complaints; reporting criminal offenses and disruptions; enforcing University policies and regulations; writing reports and keeping records. This position involves shift work; rotating days off and may include schedule changes as needed to meet the security and safety requirements of the University. Work will be supervised on a daily basis by the on-duty Campus Safety and Security Shift Commander.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Patrol assigned areas on foot, bicycle, Segway Human Transporters, T-3, Patrol Vehicles or any other vehicles assigned for patrolling.
  • Actively participate in crime prevention and community policing activities.
  • Respond to routine and emergency calls for various types of service and take action as appropriate.
  • Conduct preliminary investigations, maintain confidentiality while writing clear, concise and accurate reports.
  • Conduct security inspection of university facilities and areas, reporting conditions as may be necessary.
  • Direct pedestrian and vehicle traffic and enforce campus parking regulations as needed.
  • Provide escorts and other general services as needed, including locking and unlocking buildings and rooms.
  • Work flexible shifts on any day of the week that includes holidays or weekends to assist with operational and special event assignments.
  • Use various computers and other equipment as a routine function of this position.
  • Perform other security related services for the faculty, staff, students, and visitors of The Johns Hopkins University as may be necessary.
  • Provide security for the University's on campus property, facilities, activities.
  • Overtime shifts may be MANDATORY as necessary for security related services. 


Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • Ability to operate a variety of machines and equipment including automobiles, office equipment, radio, telephone.
  • Ability to become certified to operate Segway?s, T-3?s, Bicycles, or any other equipment assigned in order to assist in performing their essential job functions.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills are necessary to effectively deal with university students, faculty, staff and the public.
  • Candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to understand verbal and written direction, maintain a professional demeanor and restraint at all times, which includes stressful situations.
  • Ability to work independently in absence of a supervisor, be able to make observations and write clear, concise, accurate reports containing acceptable content with proper grammar and punctuation reflecting these observations.
  • Ability to interact with the general public, students, staff and faculty in a collaborative manner.
  • Must be able to work ALL shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime shifts.
  • Ability to work in a collaborative manner with university mental health professionals in stressful situations involving university personnel.


Technical Qualifications or Specialized Certifications

  • Should be proficient in using multiple computer software programs designed to prepare reports and other documents relative to the position (i.e. MicroSoft Word, Excel, Power Point etc.).
  • Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines and equipment including automobiles, Segways, T-3 Vehicles, bicycles, office equipment, radio, telephone, computers with current word processing programs and other applicable software, etc.


Physical Requirements

  • Successfully complete a physical/health screening examination by the Office of Occupational Health and Safety, which includes a drug screening; successfully meet and maintain Campus Safety and Security physical requirements.
  • Physical demands are in excess of those for sedentary work and officers must be able to remain on feet for extended periods of time, as well as stoop, kneel, crouch, lift, carry, push, pull, climb, balance, walk, and run.
  • Run moderate distances and/or go up and /or down flights of steps, read, interpret, and understand University policies and procedures.
  • This position is required to work outdoors in all weather conditions, withstand exposure to inclement weather.
  • This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.




Minimum Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED. 


Other

  • Must pass a university criminal background investigation; have and maintain a clean motor vehicle driving record (no more than two current points).
  • Must be able to successfully complete a physical/health screening examination.
  • Must also be able to successfully meet and maintain Campus Safety and Security physical requirements.
  • Completion of basic security officer training, field training and related training required.




Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior security or law enforcement experience.

Classified Title: Security Officer II 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Security Officer II   
Role/Level/Range: ATO 37.5/02/OB  
Starting Salary Range: (Target Rate $16.82) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Shift Work / Rotating Days off / 8 hours day 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: Homewood Campus 
Department name: 10001621-Campus and Community Patrol 
Personnel area: University Administration 

About Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University remains committed to its founding principle, that education for all students should be grounded in exploration and discovery. Hopkins students are challenged not just to learn but also to advance learning itself. Critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, and entrepreneurship are all encouraged and nourished in this unique educational environment. After more than 130 years, Johns Hopkins remains a world leader in both teaching and research. Faculty members and their research colleagues at the university's Applied Physics Laboratory have each year since 1979 won Johns Hopkins more federal research and development funding than any other university. The university has nine academic divisions and campuses throughout the Baltimore-Washington area. The Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, the Whiting School of Engineering, the School of Education and the Carey Business School are based at the Homewood campus in northern Baltimore. The schools of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing share a campus in east Baltimore with The Johns Hopkins Hospital. The Peabody Institute, a leading professional school of music, is located on Mount Vernon Place in downtown Bal ... timore. The Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies is located in Washington's Dupont Circle area.

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