Job Details

The Senior Security Officer serves in an Assistant Supervisor, first‑line supervisory capacity, as an unarmed, non‑commissioned public servant. This position provides direct supervision of security personnel while performing advanced security and safety functions. The role supports campus safety operations through leadership, patrol oversight, incident reporting, policy enforcement, and coordination with law enforcement and emergency services. The Senior Security Officer also serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) in accordance with campus safety and reporting requirements.

Essential Duties:

• Provides active shift supervision to ensure security personnel perform assigned duties effectively and in compliance with policies and procedures.
• Assigns duties, positions and special requirements for shift and events.
• Conducts performance evaluations, coaching and positive discipline meetings.
• Provides input for staffing and facility planning.
• Performs routine patrols of facilities and grounds using vehicles, foot, or bicycle; monitors entrance control points and CCTV systems to identify and deter safety and security issues.
• Assists with traffic control, surveys parking areas, and enforces parking regulations as assigned.
• Identifies and reports hazardous or suspicious activities through prescribed channels to ensure corrective action is taken.
• Provides information, service, and assistance to the public and/or students, staff and faculty.
• Enforces applicable university rules and local, state, and federal laws; coordinates with university police or other emergency service providers as needed.
• Operating public safety communications equipment including but not limited to conventional and cellular telephones, two-way portable radios, video monitoring systems, and computer workstations.
• Assisting with hiring and interview process for Security positions.
• Assists with the development of training materials, policies, performance evaluations, and emergency procedures, including drills and staff training.
• Conducts opening and closing protocols, including arming and disarming security systems.
• Tracks, records, and maintains an accurate account of all incidents regarding non-criminal and or minor criminal matters.
• Performing various duties as needed or assigned to successfully fulfill the function of the position.