Security Officer

• Job Type: Support Staff - Union
• Bargaining Unit: TWU - Security
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 40
• Standard Work Schedule: Schedule will be based on operational needs
• Building:
• Salary Range: $25.76 - $25.76

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.