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Requisition ID:  115966

Campus Security Officer

The Imagine Center for Integrative Learning & Life Design (IL&LD) at Johns Hopkins University is an innovative space where students, alumni, employers, faculty, and staff can interact with each other, as well as with alumni, employers, faculty and staff to find opportunities for in-depth experiential learning. The Imagine Center is currently seeking a full-time Campus Security Officer This position is directly public-facing and is positioned in a centralized location that engages a high volume of visitors.


The Welcome Desk at the Imagine Center is the heart of the building. Staff working at the Welcome Desk are often the first and/or only point of contact visitors to the Imagine Center may have. As such, customer service is a significant component of this position. Students, JHU affiliates, and guests should be greeted with a smile and warm welcome. All questions should be given the time and attention needed to provide thoughtful and informed responses.


Responsibilities include uniformed patrols and crime prevention services to protect life and property; offering proactive support of student and staff initiatives; developing and maintaining a positive rapport with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members; coordinating and cooperating with various university administrators in the preliminary and follow-up investigation of complaints; reporting criminal offenses and disruptions; enforcing university policies and regulations and writing reports and keeping records.  This position involves shift work and may include schedule changes as needed to meet the security and safety requirements of the Imagine Center. This position reports directly to the Office of Integrative Learning & Life Design and indirectly reports to the Office of Public Safety.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Patrol assigned areas on foot.
  • Actively participate in crime prevention and community policing activities.
  • Respond to routine and emergency calls for various types of service and take action as appropriate.
  • Conduct preliminary investigations and maintain confidentiality while writing clear, concise, and accurate reports.
  • Conduct security inspections of Imagine Center facilities and areas, reporting conditions as necessary.
  • Provide other general services as needed, including locking and unlocking building rooms.
  • Work flexible shifts on any day of the week including holidays or weekends, to assist with operational and special event assignments.
  • Using various computers and other equipment as routine functions in this position. Perform other security-related services for the faculty, staff, students, and visitors of the Imagine Center as may be necessary.
  • Provide security for the University's on-campus property, facilities, and activities as needed.
  • Answer the front desk phone and provide appropriate information to callers.
  • Connect students and guests with specific departments, programs, and staff within the Imagine Center and, more broadly, at JHU.


Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Ability to operate various machines and equipment, including office equipment, radio, and telephone.
  • Must be willing to become trained to operate equipment and technology assigned to assist in performing building tasks.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills are necessary to effectively engage with university students, faculty, staff, and the public.
  • Candidates must demonstrate their ability to understand verbal and written directions and maintain a professional demeanor and restraint, which may include stressful situations.
  • Must also be able to work independently in the absence of a supervisor, make observations, and write clear, concise, accurate reports containing acceptable content with proper grammar and punctuation reflecting these observations.
  • Must be able to interact with the general public, students, staff, and faculty in a collaborative manner.
  • Must be able to work all shifts; shifts may be 12.5 hours in duration.
  • Overtime may be MANDATORY.
  • Must be willing to work collaboratively with university mental health professionals in stressful situations involving university personnel.


Technical Qualifications or Specialized Certifications

  • Proficient in using computer software programs designed to prepare reports and other documents relative to the position (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).


Physical Requirements

  • Successfully complete a physical/health screening examination by the Office of Occupational Health and Safety, which includes a drug screening.  Successfully meet and maintain Campus Safety and Security physical requirements.
  • Physical demands are in excess of those for sedentary work and officers must be able to remain on their feet for extended periods of time, as well as stoop, kneel, crouch, lift, carry, push, pull, climb, balance, walk, and run.
  • Run moderate distances and/or climb and /or descend flights of steps; read, interpret, and understand university policies and procedures.
  • Must be physically able to operate various machines and equipment, including office equipment, radio, telephone, building technology, computers with current word processing programs and other applicable software, etc.
  • Must pass a criminal background investigation.
  • This description is a general statement of required primary duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.


Additional Information

  • The regular schedule for this role is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
  • Flexible work shifts may be required to include holidays and/or weekends to assist with special events or other operational needs.


Minimum Qualifications
  • High School Diploma/GED required.
  • Acceptable completion of basic security officer training and related training required.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior security or law enforcement experience.
  • Prior customer service experience.

 

 

Classified Title: Security Officer II 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Campus Security Officer   
Role/Level/Range: ATO 37.5/02/OB  
Starting Salary Range: $15.40 - $22.25 HRLY 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F 8:00AM-4:00PM OR 4:00PM-12:00AM 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: Homewood Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​Integrative Learning and Life Design  
Personnel area: University Student Services 

 

 

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EEO is the Law
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Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
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