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Job Title:

Junior Security Officer

Department:

Administration and Planning | DPS Central Campus Security-JM

Job Description
Ohio State’s Department of Public Safety is hiring Junior Security Officers-FOP (Part-Time Work) to join the Central Campus Security Team. Security Officers focus on safety of the university community as the top priority and provide physical security for various campus locations. Officers demonstrate stellar customer service as they engage with the community to provide a physical security presence, conduct high-visibility patrols and provide general assistance such as giving directions and escorting people to locations on campus. These roles can prepare you for future advancement in public safety careers.
Standard patrols include safety and security checks of buildings, external grounds and equipment and are conducted in a variety of ways: on foot and in vehicles. Vehicles are marked, brand new, temperature controlled and Bluetooth capable. Security Officers also respond to alarms and work in the security control room monitoring CCTV cameras, answering phone and radio calls, and dispatching other officers. These positions also assist in traffic and pedestrian management, participate in special duty events and operations (i.e., football team security), complete routine logs and forms, administer first aid and operate fire extinguishers. They also investigate and report on crimes, unusual incidents, complaints, injuries and accidents.

Newly hired Security Officers receive specialized training including, First Aid/CPR/AED, OC Spray, mountain bike and de-escalation training.

Additional Information:

Location:

Blankenship Hall (0360)

Position Type:

Intermittent

Scheduled Hours:

0.2

Shift:

Varying Shifts

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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