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University Security Officer Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button. Posting Details Guided by the University’s mission, vision, core values and strategic plan, and the University Police Department’s (JCUPD) mission and values, the primary functions of the JCUPD are to provide for the safety, security, and well-being of John Carroll University (JCU) students, staff and faculty, and the broader JCU Community. The foremost responsibility of the Security Officer is to provide response, services and expertise in support of these functions. Duties and Responsibilities Respond to and assist the police officer on duty with emergencies; which may include criminal, medical, fire, and other emergencies on campus or affecting the JCU community. Produce non-criminal reports which are clear, concise, complete, and correct. Conduct proactive campus patrol, employing a community policing approach. Address suspicious activity in an unbiased and safe manner. Ensure the physical security of JCU property. Identify potential hazards, and act to remedy potential hazards. Provide support to campus activities in planning and execution of event security, parking and transportation. Enforce campus parking rules. Ensure the smooth operation of the gate attendant, shuttle and JCUEMS functions. Provide services to the campus community, such as lost and found, room lockout, vehicle jumpstarts/lock-outs, fingerprinting, after hours physical plant troubleshooting, and other services as appropriate. Assist with CCTV and alarm monitoring as needed. Required Qualifications Must not have been convicted in a court of law of crimes of violence, or any other offense which has as an element "the use or attempted use of any physical force or threatened use of a deadly weapon towards those persons that are generally covered by those statutes as related to family members.” Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license and a good driving record. Must be able to pass an extensive background investigation, drug screen and psychological testing. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and effectiveness in written and oral communication. Strong customer service skills and an ability to respond to others with tact and diplomacy. Ability to understand and work effectively in a diverse, multi-cultural university environment. Ability to cope with and diffuse situations involving angry or difficult people. Interest in understanding and supporting John Carroll’s mission to inspire individuals to excel in learning, leadership, and service. Preferred Qualifications Work experience where decision-making, problem resolution and de-escalation of difficult situations are needed. An Associate degree or college-level coursework. Normal Work Location, Hours and Conditions This position works in-person from our campus in University Heights, Ohio. May work varied hours and shifts including evenings/nights, weekends and holidays. May be called to work in exigent and emergency situations. May be exposed to typical security hazards. Physical Requirements Ability to run, walk, stand, or sit for extended or intermittent periods of time. Ability to withstand extremes of climate exposure and exposure to health and safety hazards. Ability to demonstrate strength, endurance and flexibility. Ability to physically restrain or detain where physical force is necessary and appropriate. Sufficient manual dexterity to operate job-related equipment. Compensation & Benefits Starting salary $16.00 – $19.50 per hour, commensurate with qualifications. This position offers a generous Total Rewards package that includes health and dental insurance options, paid vacation, personal, sick, and mission time, holidays, 403(b) retirement plan, life insurance, and tuition remission benefits for you, your spouse, and children. About John Carroll University John Carroll University is a private, coeducational, Jesuit Catholic university, founded in 1886, dedicated to developing people with the knowledge and character to lead and to serve. The University is located in University Heights, Ohio, an attractive residential suburb 10 miles east of downtown Cleveland. EEO Statement John Carroll University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to diversity in the workplace and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr John Carroll University

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