Security Officer
Touro University Nevada
Location
Henderson, Nevada
Quick overview
Security Officers are responsible for observing and reporting safety hazards and enforcing university rules to protect personnel and property. Key duties include patrolling premises, monitoring alarms, and responding to emergencies or incidents such as theft and accidents.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and prior experience in law enforcement, military, or security. A valid Nevada Driver's License and the physical ability to perform rapid response duties and lift up to 50 lbs are required.
Job description
- Overview Security Officers are responsible for observing and reporting safety and security hazards affecting the personnel and property of the University; and to assist in enforcing University Safety and Security rules and regulations.
- The Security officer interacts with a variety of persons including; faculty; staff; students; contractors; vendors; visitors; public safety officials; and the general public.
- Located in Henderson, Nevada, approximately twenty-five minutes from the iconic Las Vegas strip, Touro University Nevada is a non-profit medical, health sciences, and education graduate university focused on positively impacting our community in healthcare and education.
- Our values surrounding intellectual pursuit and service to humanity are steadfast and are clearly visible in the actions of our students, faculty, staff, and graduates.
- We invite you to apply to our position for consideration to join the ranks of our talented and professional staff and faculty.
- Please visit the tun.touro.edu/administration/human-resources website where you can see a comprehensive listing of optional benefits and Human Resources contact information.
Responsibilities
ID Compliance Property movement compliance Regulating and directing traffic, as necessary Parking Compliance Escorts, as requested Observing and reporting any/all unusual activity Notifying, assisting, and directing emergency personnel as necessary Security access of authorized personnel into the University Patrolling, inspecting and/or securing access to the premises Operating telephone, radio, and motor vehicle equipment Preparing all required written reports Responding, compiling and reporting all information in regard to theft, alarms, accidents, and other incidents that may occur Report all building utility/service issues, as observed, to the Facilities Dept. Monitor alarm/panels for emergencies that might arise within the facility Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D Required.
Experience
- Prior Law Enforcement, Military, or
- Security
- Experience
- Valid
- Nevada
- Driver’s
- License
- Skills &
- Abilities: Ability to work independently Customer Service Skills Ability to handle emergencies Radio Communications Basic computer skills Good verbal and written communications Ability to lift objects up to 50 lbs Must have sufficient hearing to respond to normal verbal speech, alarms, radio and telephone communications Must have sufficient visual acuity to read and understand faculty/staff listings, posted orders, maps, computer screens, check identification, and to distinguish the faces of faculty/staff, contractors, vendors, guests and visitors Must be able to stand, walk and/or drive for up to 90% of the assigned shift Must be able to respond quickly to incidents and emergencies (“Rapid Response”). Rapid Response may include, but is not limited to, running, squatting, crouching, kneeling, climbing, standing for long periods of time, and operating Touro vehicles Must have a command of the English language that is easily understood
