Security Officer II; Homewood Public Safety

Security Officer II

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Should be proficient in using multiple computer software programs designed to prepare reports and other documents relative to the position (i.e. Micro Soft 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.

• 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…