Description

The Public Safety Security Officer is responsible for the enforcement of traffic laws, criminal laws, and parking regulations. This position is governed by law enforcement standards, state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Patrols assigned areas to detect and prevent crimes, enforce traffic laws, recognize parking violations, issue traffic citations, and identify safety hazards and violators
• Performs security checks of campus buildings
• Conducts investigations of crimes, accidents, and reports incidents committed on campus premises
• Arrests violators, writes incident reports, and testifies in court, as required
• Responds to alarms, calls for assistance, checks for locked/unlocked buildings and offices (as necessary), and assists stranded motorists and others in need of assistance
• Monitors security and fire panels for security and fire detection, assists with checking the alarm systems and emergency power supply, and inspects and maintains fire extinguishers
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Ability, and Skills:

• Knowledge of general law enforcement methods and techniques
• Knowledge of traffic laws, rules, and regulations for security
• Ability to direct traffic and maintain order
• Ability to prepare reports of incidents and accidents
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing
• Ability to operate motor vehicles used in patrol duties

Minimum Qualifications:

• The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma
• One year experience in law enforcement or a related field
• Must be certified as a Law Enforcement Officer by the Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training, or similar academy, in accordance with ACA 12-9-106
• OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Deadline: Interviews of applicants will begin immediately.

Application Procedure: All candidates must apply online at https://www.seark.edu/careers. Click Apply for Job to complete the online application. Interested individuals should submit a completed Southeast Arkansas College Employment Application. Paper documents will not be accepted.

Required Applicant Documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial College Transcripts (Please note: Official transcripts are required upon an offer of employment.)
• Certifications, licensures, or other credentials (Please note: Official copies will be required upon offer of employment.)