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Sewanee: The University Of The SouthSee more

addressAddressSewanee, TN
type Form of workFull Time
CategoryInformation Technology

Job description

Position Overview

Primary Function:
Provide protection for all persons and property, assist with crime prevention duties, provide information and directions, walk escorts to residential halls, enforcement of University of the South policies and procedures, conduct campus building checks of campus facilities, and monitor planned campus activities. The Security Officer will report any actions that appear to violate the Tennessee Code Annotated to the Sewanee Police Department for further investigation. A Campus Security Officer must support the University’s mission, respecting all person’s rights and dignity.
Position Appointment Details:

  • Career Band: NE7
  • On-Call Position

  • Position Description

    Typical Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Serving the community by a proactive approach to possible security issues and addressing the potential situation to de-escalate before harm or danger coming to another.
  • Provide effective problem-solving techniques to complete the detail assigned to you individually or through the assistance of other officers and supervisors.
  • Be willing to follow directions and maintain posts until relieved.
  • Complete duties and tasks oriented in a community policing atmosphere while involved in community relations and activities.
  • Always designate your demeanor in a positive, respectful manner to others as duties are completed.
  • Must be able to complete a typed report or written citation.
  • Provide crowd control and order for Commencement ceremonies, indoor/outdoor events/ concerts, athletic competitions, traffic direction, and varied activities associated with a university campus.
  • Issue university citations, and assist the Sewanee Police Department Officers with on-site incidents that occur in your presence.
  • Assist those in need of assistance by utilizing the dispatch system for appropriate resources (i.e. medical situation, locked out of the dormitory, etc.
  • May have to appear in court as a witness.

  • Machines & Equipment Used:
    Mobile Radios, computer, and University Policy Handbook
    Budgetary Responsibility: None
    Personal Interaction/Communication:
  • Student Contact: Daily; providing security and safety while enforcing University policy and regulations.
  • Internal: Daily; providing security and safety while enforcing University policy and regulations.
  • External: Daily; providing security and safety while enforcing University policy and regulations.
  • Attributes of a Successful Candidate

    Education:
    High School Diploma or Equivalent
    Job-Related Skills:

    • Problem-solving
    • Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills, show restraint/ control under duress, and aid and assist in a multicultural setting.

    Licenses & Certifications: Valid Tennessee Driver's LicenseSupplemental Information

    Confidential Information:

    • Police investigations, arrests, offense information, student and employee information.

    Working Environment:
    • Required to work nights and weekends
    • Must be able to work in a loud environment
    • Outdoor work is required
    • May be exposed to both blood-borne and air-borne pathogens, infectious diseases, smoke, and hazardous materials.
    • Must be able to stay at fixed posts for the duration of shift.

    Physical Requirements:
    • Must be able to stand for extended periods of time,
    • Must be able to walk for extended periods of time,
    • Must be able to climb (many stairs, ladders),
    • Must be able to crawl and or kneel,
    • Must be able to push and/or pull objects,
    • Must be able to navigate steep and rough terrain,
    • Must be able to lift between 21-50 pounds (Medium work),
    • Must be able to carry between 21-50 pounds (Medium work)

    Any additional requirements specific to this position:
    The University of the South, commonly known as Sewanee, comprises a nationally ranked residential College of Arts and Sciences and a School of Theology. The University is strongly committed to the values of intellectual inquiry, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and living and serving in community. Situated on 13,000 acres atop Tennessee’s Cumberland Plateau, Sewanee is known for its stunning natural beauty while providing easy access to Chattanooga, Nashville, and Huntsville. The University is affiliated with the Episcopal Church and seeks to help employees of all backgrounds and identities flourish.
    If you have questions about a position, the University application process, or if you are a person with a disability and would like to request an accommodation in the application and interview process please contact Human Resources at 931.598.1381 or email us at hr@sewanee.edu.
    DEI Institutional Statement:At the University of the South, our commitment to inclusion and belonging is grounded in our core values of community, courage, flourishing, and inquiry. We seek to build a community enriched by our diversity and centered on equity, justice, mutual respect, and shared responsibility.
    Equal Employment Opportunity:The University of the South is an equal-opportunity educational institution that is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive campus environment.
    Refer code: 9307230. Sewanee: The University Of The South - The previous day - 2024-05-24 13:10

    Sewanee: The University Of The South

    Sewanee, TN
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