About this role
Position Summary
The Security Officer protects Columbia University personnel and facilities against the hazards of fire, accidents, and vandalism; maintains law and order, and enforces all regulations, including those in manual for Security Officers.
Responsibilities
- The incumbent protects Columbia University personnel and facilities against the hazards of fire, accidents, and vandalism; maintains law and order, and enforces all regulations, including those in the manual for Security Officers.
- Protects the building structure and grounds to which officer is assigned, including the contents, occupants and visitors; patrols as assigned and seeks out and takes preventive action against existing hazards or conditions which may cause injury, damage or interference with the usual operation, and reports same immediately; guides visitors in a courteous manner and assists as directed; returns lost or found articles to Public Safety Office; assists ill or injured persons in obtaining care and treatment, and reports such event immediately by radio or telephone and on proper report forms; maintains order on post and makes request for necessary assistance from law enforcement agencies; makes court appearances as required.
- Incumbent may be assigned to any of the Columbia University Manhattan Campuses.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma and/or its equivalent required. Candidates given a tentative/conditional job offer must possess and maintain a valid NYS Guard License as a requirement.
- NYS Dept. of State's 8-hour mandated certificate of training required and must be completed annually by all active members through the Public Safety training team
- Must be physically fit and able to pass a physical exam.
- The incumbent should be able to engage in strenuous physical activity, including climbing stairs, as well as standing or sitting for long periods of time.
- The incumbent must also be willing and able to perform duty in inclement weather conditions.
- Ability to write legible reports, use a portable radio, and use judgment that is sound and proper when addressing emergency situations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior satisfactory work experience in law enforcement or security is preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.