Security Officer

Edgewood College is seeking a full-time Security Officer. 

This position will ensure safety on campus while providing security, protection and related services to the Edgewood College community. They will be responsible for performing security enforcement related work concerned with protecting the lives and property of the general public but primarily the Edgewood College community; and conduct crime prevention, community relations, and educational programs/activities on campus in support of the Edgewood College’s mission and consistent with the Dominican values. This is a full-time, 40 hours a week position for a Thursday, Friday, & Saturday 3rd shift (11PM – 7AM).  The remaining hours will be the 2nd shift (3PM – 11PM).  Additional shifts may be assigned as needed. 

Responsibilities:  

The Security Department promotes the safety and security of persons, property and buildings on the Edgewood College campus. This includes enforcement of policies, rules and regulations of the College, as well as federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. The Security Officer is responsible for identifying, enforcing and investigating incidents on the campus, enforcing campus parking regulations and ticketing violators. They conduct investigations of student conduct complaints, and other assigned cases. Exercising proper discretion and judgment. 

Work effectively with the office of the Residence Life, faculty, staff members, and law enforcement personnel of other jurisdictions to ensure effective and appropriate mitigation of incidents, crimes and crisis. 

Work collaboratively with the office of the Residence Life to provide a student-centered approach to promoting a safe and orderly environment consistent with the needs of institutions of higher education in residential areas. 

Other duties include but are not limited to, patrol procedures requiring considerable physical effort under varying climatic conditions, exposure to accidents or occupational hazards that may result in loss of life; assist law enforcement officers and agencies; complete forms and enter required reports regarding activities into appropriate records management systems as well as timely and effective communication in the form of written documentation and/or verbal and electronic communication, required reporting to officials at Edgewood College Security and Residential Life.