The Campus Security Advisor is a uniformed, non-sworn representative of the Department of Public Safety. The Campus Security Advisor provides unarmed security services to the twin-cities campus, provides operational guidance to Student Security Monitors, and advises members of the University Community regarding safe behaviors, laws, rules, and policies in furtherance of a safe campus and the protection of University assets.

The Campus Security Advisor reports to the Operations Manager of University Security and receives day-to-day work instruction from the Director, Assistant Director, and Operations Supervisor.
 

Starting Rate: $22.07 per hour DOE

Responsibilities / Essential Functions:

• Communicates relevant laws, rules, and policies in support of a safe and secure campus
• Provides guidance and direction to student Security Monitors in the field
• Provide field training as directed
• Provides safe-walk escorts to students, faculty, and staff
• Performs patrols of campus buildings
  • Locks and unlocks doors
  • Identifies, reports, and (where appropriate) resolves security risks, safety hazards, and building maintenance problems.
• Assists law enforcement with identification and removal of trespassers
• Responds to medical emergencies to provide first aid, notify emergency responders, and support overall emergency response
• Provides general security support during campus events and gatherings
• Performs other duties as assigned

This job may be designated as essential.
The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Able to deal with diverse populations sufficient to respond with sensitivity to their needs and concerns
• Able to resolve problems and make decisions quickly and effectively sufficient to defuse conflicts and violent situations and maintain safety on the campus
• Able to travel (on foot) to all campus locations quickly in all conditions including construction sites 
• Able to use stairs during emergencies and during patrols
• Able to patrol or stand post for all or most of assigned shifts
• Able to Administer First aid, CPR, AED in accordance with training

Minimum Qualifications

• Able to pass a background check
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Must complete the following certifications within 30 days of employment
  • First aid, CPR, AED (American Heart Association)
• Must meet and maintain requirements for access to law enforcement sensitive information including CJIS Data Access Terminals

Essential Qualification: Regular attendance is an essential qualification for this position.

Physical/Environmental Demands:

• Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens
• Required to work outside during all weather conditions

About University of Minnesota Twin Cities

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