Campus Security Officer

The Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine (ICOM) Campus Security Officer maintains a safe and secure environment for ICOM faculty, staff, students and guests; protects ICOM premises and assets; maintains a high visibility presence; and prevents all illegal and inappropriate actions. The Campus Security Officer is an armed position, requiring excellent decision-making skills and a thorough understanding of the use of force, as well as the skills and dexterity to operate firearms.

• Applicants must be able to work the following schedule, Saturday & Sunday (7:30am-3:30pm) & Monday (3:30pm-11:30pm)**
  
  

Position Duties & Responsibilities:

• Protect College property and staff by maintaining a safe and secure environment
• Monitor premises for signs of crime or disorder and investigate disturbances
• Act lawfully in direct defense of life or property
• Report in detail any suspicious or unusual incidents
• Conduct random and regular patrols of building and property perimeter
• Monitor and control access at building entrances
• Monitor campus security video surveillance system for unlawful or inappropriate behavior
• Coordinate with Idaho State University Public Safety, Meridian Police Department, and other local first response agencies as necessary to maintain campus safety
• Conduct foot patrols of parking areas to ensure vehicles display appropriate parking permits and enforce parking violations in accordance with Idaho State Code
• Promote and maintain a positive working relationship with ICOM students and staff
• Be reasonably available to cover other shifts as needed
• Comply with ICOM policies and procedures
• Performs other related duties, as assigned
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None
  
  

Requirements

• Graduate of a U.S. police training academy or police training academy equivalent
• Retired law enforcement officer with a minimum of 10 years of law enforcement experience and the ability to qualify for a CCW under the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (18 USC 926C(c))
• Ability to pass FBI and state of Idaho fingerprint background check
• Strong working knowledge of security operations, safety practices, and enforcement procedures
• Ability to operate detecting systems and emergency equipment
• Excellent surveillance and observation skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Tech-savvy with experience in surveillance systems
• Physically able to conduct foot patrols on uneven surfaces, slick or wet surfaces, stairs, rough terrain, and in all weather conditions
• Excellent knowledge of public safety and security procedures/protocols
• Integrity and professionalism
• Display competence with issued firearm and maintain a minimum passing score during firearm qualification
  
  

Hourly Range: $21 p/h

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holidays, Winter Break)
• Family Leave
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Continuing Education