Night Security

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidates for the night security position should enjoy working with people.

• Be responsible and dependable in their endeavors.

• Display common sense, good judgment, tactfulness, and understand the concept of confidentiality.

• He/She should possess good communication skills, and live in University housing at least one semester.

• Preference will be given to qualified candidates currently residing in University residence halls, in good academic standing, and having no past judicial record with the Department of Residence Life or the University.

REPORTS TO:

Hall Director

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Night Security Clerk is responsible for the following areas:

1. Maintain the office in a neat and businesslike manner.

2. Make hourly rounds of the residence hall, checking or locking (according to specific policies) appropriate doors and gates.

3. Maintain order in the lobby and entrance areas, closing visitation at the designated hours.

4. Convey information to residents and guests at the counter and over the phone.

5. Check out equipment and keys according to the hall policy.

6. Keep an accurate log of any and all incidents, including noise complaints, fights, problems, etc.

7. Fill out repair requests for the hall director when repairs are reported by the residents.

8. Fill out incident, fire, or theft reports when the situation warrants such a report and refer these to the hall director.

9. Contact the hall director when any major incidents occur. i.e., fire, major maintenance concerns, physical violence, and any other incidents night security may feel needs immediate attention.

10. Contact the RA on duty when noise complaints, visitation violations, alcohol concerns, and other minor incidents occur.

11. Be familiar with emergency procedures in case of fire, tornado, electrical failures, bomb threats, and assist the residence hall staff in building evacuation when necessary.

12. Notify University Police Department when necessary, after calling the hall director.

13. Be familiar with the policies and procedures in the Calendar and Residence Guide, such as alcohol/drugs, visitation, pets, thefts, vandalism, etc.

14. Attend in-service training sessions and designated staff meetings throughout the year.