Job Information
Western Colorado University Security I in Gunnison, Colorado
This position is scheduled for night shifts (8:00 pm - 6:00 am) and is eligible for shift differential pay, meaning the pay is an additional 14% per hour (up to $18.84 per hour) for weeknights and 20% more per hour (up to $19.83 per hour) for weekends.
Salary Note: Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION:
Western Colorado University is a residential, public university with an enrollment of 3,000 students who come from across Colorado and all fifty states. Faculty and staff members share a strong commitment to personalized education with the liberal arts as its core. They are student-oriented, collegial, energetic, and engaged in the campus and community. The curriculum provides flexibility where experiential learning and interdisciplinary approaches are valued. The University is located in Gunnison, Colorado, a rural community 200 miles southwest of Denver. At an elevation of 7,700 feet in the southern Rocky Mountains, the Gunnison Valley provides exceptional year-round outdoor recreational opportunities. Employees have chosen Western because of the quality of life combined with rewarding careers. To learn more about the University, visit www.western.edu. For a glimpse of Western's wonderful location in the Gunnison Valley, visit gunnisoncrestedbutte.com.
In addition to rewarding, meaningful work, Wester
-Retirement benefits, including PERA Defined Benefit Plan plus optional 401(k), 457, and 403(b) plans; -Voluntary medical and dental insurance plans, including vision; -Generous employer contributions to PERA and insurance plans; -Paid life insurance and additional optional life for employees and their families; -Paid short-term disability coverage and optional long-term disability coverage; -Voluntary flexible spending plans; -Employer contributions to a qualified health savings account; -An annual campus health fair with free biometric/blood screenings, free flu shots, and other free screening services available; -Paid vacation, paid holidays, and paid sick leave; -Discounted memberships to the campus fieldhouse and fitness center facilities; -An outstanding dependent tuition reduction benefit after one year of employment, as well as free or reduced-cost courses for employees; -Access to the state discount program, which offers a variety of discounts on services and products
DESCRIPTION OF JOB:
Western Colorado University Security Services provides a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors on Western's campus. This is accomplished through a community-friendly approach, visibility of security personnel, 24-hour accessibility, roving patrols, and cooperation with all local emergency agencies.
JOB DUTIES:
-Patrol campus grounds by vehicle or on foot to protect state and personal property -Walk through and patrol buildings to identify safety hazards and verify safe conditions -Respond to parking and traffic violations on campus; patrol parking lots to ensure safety of persons and vehicles -Document incidents that occur and actions taken during shift -As needed, notify local law enforcement of incidents and participate with law enforcement during investigation of criminal activity -Participate in campus events to ensure safety while conducting crowd and traffic control -Assist with campus/building/facility maintenance; contact appropriate personnel when mechanical or physical problems are discovered/identified during shift; document work orders submitted or actions taken for repairs -In the event of a major emergency, integrate into an incident command structure and follow the emergency operations plan
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
None.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills -Customer service skills -Ability to handle emergencies calmly and efficiently