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Safety & Security Officer- 3rd Shift

CCAD's Security department is seeking a Campus Safety & Security Officer for 3rd shift. The hourly rate for this position is $18/hour with shift differential. We offer competitive wages, a full benefit package, on site in-house training provided in First Aid, CRP and AED, opportunity to be a certified Taser user, and much more.

The Safety & Security staff is a highly collaborative and cohesive team, providing a range of high-quality services for our faculty, staff, students and guests. Ideal candidates will observe, report all incidents and provide safety & security for our campus at all times. We are dedicated to our mission of being an agile, trusted, strategic partner who delivers sustainable service and solutions that contribute to our success through the attraction, retention and engagement of a talented creative, diverse and inclusive workforce. If you have at least one (1) year of experience and want to take the next step in your career, you could be a great fit for this role.

Additional benefits of joining our team include:

• IPIMBA certification as a bike officer if desired
• Uniforms and footwear provided
• Opportunity to join an essential, well-respected department in higher education
• Opportunities or potential for professional growth

Summary:

This Safety & Security Officer is designated as an essential staff. Essential staff are required to report for work as their function is necessary to maintain and protect the health, safety, and physical well-being of the campus community. They must keep the lots, grounds and buildings secure by patrolling the campus and providing appropriate responses as needed to maintain a secure environment.

Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Effectively maintains communication between all department members.
• Physically secures all facilities and equipment within their responsibility.
• Promotes good will and maintains a professional visibility on campus.
• Regularly patrols all campus property for security, and surveys facilities to ensure sound conditions.
• Maintains the safety of the campus community throughout buildings and property.
• Provides security intervention and takes control of critical situations.
• Provides urgent response for critical medical situations, and assists with First Aid when necessary.
• Documents all pertinent incidents with appropriate reports, and investigates accordingly.
• Provides first response to mental health crises, and transitional support to professional counseling.
• Provides escort service within specified areas to students, faculty and staff upon request.
• Contact outside sources of emergency service as necessary.
• Enforces College parking policies and issues parking tickets as necessary.
• May patrol and respond to critical situations by bike, once (or "if") certified.

Qualifications:

• Customer service skills
• A valid driver's license
• Ability to set priorities that accurately reflect relative importance of duties Time management skills
• Ability to work independently within a team
• Proactive, creative problem solving approach.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, and Word or ability to learn

Education and/or experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Security patrol experience of at least (1) one year is preferred or an equivalent work experience dealing with students or the general public.
• Work experience that shows an aptitude for growth and the ability to communicate across diverse populations will also be valued and considered.
• Exposure to a College campus environment is a plus but not required.

Language skills:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before small groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Mathematical skills:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning ability:

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical demands:

• The employee is regularly required to walk.
• The employee frequently is required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work environment:

• The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.
• The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, and extreme heat.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Compensation: This position is full-time, non-exempt, and year-round. Compensation is commensurate on experience and qualifications. CCAD offers a benefits package including:

• Vacation time
• Competitive salary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• (3) free campus cafeteria meals
• 403(b) plan with company contribution
• Paid national holidays
• Free campus parking
• Free admission to the Columbus Museum of Art (CMOA)
• Training and professional development opportunities
• PSLF Eligible Employer

How to apply:

Visit www.ccad.applicantpro.com/jobs/ to submit your application. When asked to upload application materials, please submit a resume/CV and a cover letter. If you are applying from any website other than CCAD or Indeed, you will receive a follow up email 3 hours after your initial submission directing you to follow the link and complete your application. You must complete this two-step process, or your application will be considered INCOMPLETE.

About Columbus College of Art & Design:

Columbus College of Art & Design teaches undergraduate and graduate students in the midst of a thriving creative community in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1879, CCAD is one of the oldest private, nonprofit art and design colleges in the United States. CCAD offers nine BFA programs and a Master of Professional Studies in User Experience Design that produce graduates equipped to shape culture and business at the highest level. Additionally, CCAD offers year-round community art classes for children and adults of all ages, led by local creators and designers skilled in their craft. For more information, visit ccad.edu.

About Columbus:

As the 14th largest city in the country and the largest and fastest-growing city in Ohio, Columbus is collaborative, open, and dynamic. Between incredible arts and entertainment, exciting collegiate and professional sports, and a spectacular downtown riverfront of sprawling greenspace, Columbus has something for everyone. Here, you'll find all the culture and amenities you'd expect in a major city, with the friendly and approachable attitude of the Midwest. Franklin County, where Columbus is located, is the epicenter of the state's political, economic, and social presence and is home to 1.3 million residents with a median age of 34. Columbus is a top city for equality and was the recipient of a perfect score from the Human Rights Campaign in 2020.

And central Ohio is serious about higher education: the Columbus region