Campus Security Officer | Campus Security

Organization Overview

The Security Office is responsible for providing protection of all persons and property on campus. We verify the identification of guests, visitors, and all University members; patrol and inspect the various campus buildings; respond to all emergencies on campus; and conduct investigations and prepare appropriate reports.

Overview

The Campus Security Officers will be responsible for providing protection of all persons and property, verifying the identification of guests, visitors, and all University members, providing information and directions, explaining rules and regulations, maintaining logs and records of occurrences, and completing necessary paperwork.

Working hours are 9:45 PM to 6:00 AM (overnight schedule)—days to be determined.

Responsibilities

• Monitors building access by greeting The Rockefeller University personnel, screening guests and deliveries, verifying credentials, and maintaining visitors' logs as required
• Patrolling and inspecting on foot the various campus buildings to ensure personal, building, and equipment security
• Responding to all emergencies on campus
• Supports special events as assigned, providing customer service and ensuring adherence to University policies and procedures
• Conducting investigations and preparing appropriate written reports of incidents, accidents, and crimes. May use the computer terminal to input and retrieve data

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Must be registered by the State of New York, Division of Licensing as a Security Guard and have a New York State Driver's License. Must possess the F1/F3 Fire Guard License or obtain it within three months of employment. Three or more years of security experience required. Strong verbal and written communication skills in English necessary. Must have the ability to work under pressure, deal with people under stressful situations while maintaining composure, and be able to react and make sound decisions quickly in demanding conditions. Must be polite, courteous, and professional at all times and ready to observe and recall situations and events. Must be able to understand and carry out complicated oral instructions. Must be willing and available to work weekends and overtime shifts. Prior police or military experience is a plus.
• Additional: Must be able to walk long distances, climb stairs, run short distances for emergency responses, and stand for long periods in all types of weather. A standard uniform is provided.
• Working hours are 9:45 PM to 6:00 AM (overnight schedule)—days to be determined.
• The Rockefeller University is an equal opportunity employer – veterans/individuals with disabilities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by applicable local, state, or federal law, including but not limited to disability and protected veteran status.
• The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on various factors, including but not limited to organizational budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The hiring range provided represents The Rockefeller University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Responsibilities

• Monitors building access by greeting The Rockefeller University personnel, screening guests and deliveries, verifying credentials, and maintaining visitors' logs as required
• Patrolling and inspecting on foot the various campus buildings to ensure personal, building, and equipment security
• Responding to all emergencies on campus
• Supports special events as assigned, providing customer service and ensuring adherence to University policies and procedures
• Conducting investigations and preparing appropriate written reports of incidents, accidents, and crimes. May use the computer terminal to input and retrieve data

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Must be registered by the State of New York, Division of Licensing as a Security Guard and have a New York State Driver's License. Must possess the F1/F3 Fire Guard License or obtain it within three months of employment. Three or more years of security experience required. Strong verbal and written communication skills in English necessary. Must have the ability to work under pressure, deal with people under stressful situations while maintaining composure, and be able to react and make sound decisions quickly in demanding conditions. Must be polite, courteous, and professional at all times and ready to observe and recall situations and events. Must be able to understand and carry out complicated oral instructions. Must be willing and available to work weekends and overtime shifts. Prior police or military experience is a plus.
• Additional: Must be able to walk long distances, climb stairs, run short distances for emergency responses, and stand for long periods in all types of weather. A standard uniform is provided.
• Working hours are 9:45 PM to 6:00 AM (overnight schedule)—days to be determined.
• The Rockefeller University is an equal opportunity employer – veterans/individuals with disabilities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by applicable local, state, or federal law, including but not limited to disability and protected veteran status.
• The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on various factors, including but not limited to organizational budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The hiring range provided represents The Rockefeller University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.