Job Description

University of Utah Job Description

Job Summary

Supervises Security Officers, carries out administrative responsibilities and performs advanced-level Security Officer duties.

Qualifications

Two years security experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required. A valid Utah Driver's License to be obtained within 6 months of hire. A working knowledge of radio procedures, demonstrated human relations and effective written and oral communication skills also required.

In areas where the Director of Public Safety has determined it to be essential.

Supervisory or leadership experience preferred.

This position is not responsible for providing patient care.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Essential Functions

1. Supervises Security Officers in their shift responsibilities.
2. Assists with hiring, training, conducting performance evaluations and managing employee performance.
3. Prepares or assists in the preparation of work schedules and ensures adequate staffing levels.
4. Functions as a liaison between junior and senior security personnel.
5. Performs the duties of a Security Officer as needed.
6. Assists in development of security policies and procedures and in communicating these in written and verbal formats.
7. Responds to inquiries and investigates and resolves security-related problems.
8. Prepares incident reports and provides regular updates to senior security personnel.

Problem Solving

In collaboration with a supervisor, incumbents determine when to restrain combative patients, detain persons suspected of criminal activity or trespassing and/or contact University Police for assistance.

Comments

The incumbent is exposed to stressful or dangerous situations that result from human behavior and hostile situations that may become assault threatening, necessitating the use of physical force.

Incumbents are frequently required to stand, walk, sit, climb or run up/down stairs, kneel, crouch or crawl and occasional use of hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. Incumbents occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and must be physically capable of restraining a combative patient or trespasser. Specific vision requirements include close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust vision with corrective measures.

The incumbent is expected to participate in a rotating on-call schedule and work weekends and holidays.