Description

The Safety and Security Department at Rowan College of South Jersey strives to provide a safe environment on campus, to assist those in need, and evoke a feeling of security to all by being accessible and alert at all times. This is a daytime position that works 7am-3pm Monday through Friday, with flexibility to work Saturday and/or Sunday for special events and/or emergencies.

Examples of Duties

1. Patrols campus buildings and grounds, greet and direct students and visitors, focus on crime prevention, protection of life and property.
2. Maintains high visibility through foot patrol and motor patrol across the campus.
3. Responds to and mitigates emergencies, disturbances, conflicts and other stressful situations.
4. Answers, responds, and investigates burglar alarms, fire alarms, and emergency telephones throughout the campus.
5. Monitors security surveillance systems.
6. Completes daily log and writes incident reports for daily activities and irregularities, such as safety hazards, medical emergencies, motor vehicle accidents, and criminal activity.
7. Calls and cooperates with police, fire, or EMS in cases of emergency and direct them to the location of the incident.
8. Answers telephone calls, take messages, answer questions, and provide information during business or non-business hours or when switchboard is closed.
9. Enforce policies and procedures for Rowan College at
   Gloucester County which include warning or citing persons of rule infractions or violations.
10. Escort or drive motor vehicle to transport individuals to specified locations.
11. Familiarity with the policies, procedures, orders, regulations, directives, and equipment of the Safety and Security Department.
12. Accountability and maintenance of security issued equipment.
13. Performs other duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with other employees and the public, both verbally and in written form
• Previous experience in the field of security
• High School Graduate or GED Certificate
• S.O.R.A (Security Officer Registration Act) certification preferred
• Certification in CPR and First Aid, or obtain certification during probationary period
• Computer literate and familiarity with Windows based systems including: Email, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel
• Possession of a valid driver's license, in good standing.
• Must be able to work day shift 7am to 3 pm Monday through Friday, with flexibility to work Saturday and/or Sunday for special events and/or emergencies.
• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods, walking, or running over uneven ground, bending, reaching, and may involve lifting and carrying items weighing over 50 pounds

Supplemental Information

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical activity of the position:

• Climbing
• Reaching
• Standing
• Walking
• Lifting
• Talking
• Hearing
• Repetitive motion of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers such as picking, pinching, typing

Physical requirements of the position:

• Medium work- exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly

Visual acuity requirements of the position:

• The worker is required to have close visual acuity

Workplace conditions of the position:

• The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.
• The worker is subject to hazards

Women and Minorities Encouraged to Apply
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption applies.