Campus Security Assistant

Examples of Duties
Typical Post Duties

As needed, act as a First Responder to alarms, medical emergencies, and calls for service.
Observe campus activities, reporting suspicious behavior and other incidents to the Public Safety Command Center/or a Public Safety Tour Supervisor.
Enforce Institute rules and regulations as specified in Standard Operating Procedures, Post Orders, and Special Directives.
Check IDs and parking passes / permits (where applicable) of students, faculty, staff, and visitors, in accordance with the Institute’s access policy.
Ensures Visitor Management procedures and the credentialing of visitors.
Answer department radio and telephone lines, including emergency calls.
Provide travel directions and instructions to Institute and campus buildings, offices, and services.
Reports and documents items to campus Lost and Found.
Coordinate and Communicate with the Public Safety Command Center, Tour.
Supervisor(s), and Residence Life professional staff.
Always present a positive and friendly attitude while greeting faculty, staff, students, and visitors.

Typical Administrative Duties
Maintain an account of daily job/post activities and incidents, as they occur, in the manner determined by the Campus Public Safety Director.
Carefully monitor campus/building CCTV systems.
Perform assigned Fire Safety duties, including acting as a Fire Warden or Fire Guard during fire drills, emergencies, and other building evacuations.
Monitor building access control for community members and visitors.
When assigned, maintain post and tour logs, guaranteeing that logs are kept current and entries are up-to-date.
Maintain radio contact with the Public Safety Command Center.

Qualifications
A total of 2 years of full-time security work experience OR 4 years of U.S. Military service.
Prior experience in concierge services, hospitality management, or security industry
A.S. degree or equivalent in any field of study.

Minimum Qualifications:
Proof of meeting the minimum requirements is required prior to the appointment.
A total of 1-year of full-time security work experience.
English Proficiency: candidates must be able to speak, read, write, and comprehend the English Language well enough to meet the minimally acceptable performance standards set for job tasks.
High School Diploma or GED.
Upon being hired, agree to complete the following training as required by Section 89-G of Article 7A; all persons engaged in security guard activities be registered with the New York Department of State (DOS), and complete all training (unless exempt) at schools approved by the Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS).
The following training courses include the 8-Hour Pre-Assignment Training- A general introductory course and the 16-Hour On-The-Job Training (OJT) – A course relevant to the duties of guards, requirements of the work site, and the needs of the employer. (You must complete this training within 90 days of employment as a security guard.)
Upon being hired agree to complete a course(s) of instruction in first-aid, CPR &AED, as well as any other health, safety, or related training deemed necessary by Pratt Institute, at Pratt’s expense.
Candidates must also meet physical requirements, including a screen for drug usage, and a background check, prior to being offered employment.