AGENCY: University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Institutional Security Officer II position is an important role in ensuring campus safety. ISO’s are trained to use portable radios to communicate with other ISO’s, Police Officers, and Dispatchers to ensure a quick and appropriate response to any given situation. They participate in a variety of assignments include community policing foot patrols, parking enforcement, safety escorts, bicycle patrol, resident’s hall patrol, library patrol, building security and access, and responding to fire egress door alarms, panic alarms, smoke supervisory alarms, and working various special events on campus.
ISO’s patrol assigned areas and make periodic rounds and security checks of academic/residential buildings and grounds, conduct surveillance of assigned areas, and prepare a variety of information-gathering reports. They provide direction and general information to the public; and perform related work as required. The purpose of this position is to supplement police services with a uniformed and problem-solving security presence to protect and safeguard the buildings and grounds of the university and to assist in the protection of the lives of its students, faculty, staff, and the public. The ISO position can be the first step toward becoming a university police officer.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Receives direct supervision from the shift supervisor who provides instruction, assigns work, and reviews performance through observation and reports for conformance to all applicable laws, and department rules and regulations.
DIRECT REPORTING STAFF: None
DETAILED STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Patrols an assigned area primarily on foot and when available an assigned car; makes periodic rounds and security checks of academic/residential buildings and grounds; conducts surveillance of assigned areas; determines the extent of violations; notifies officers and shift supervisor; and takes whatever action is necessary in accordance with authorized procedures.
- Takes steps to effectively handle or control emergencies by administering first aid, summoning assistance, assists with directing traffic as needed, and participating in searches.
- Prepares basic reports in the records management system for minor disturbances, found property, and towing of vehicles.
- Investigates fire egress door alarm activations and smoke supervisory alarms.
- Responds to inquiries on such matters as travel routes, parking, etc., and provides information concerning pertinent rules and regulations to students, faculty, staff and visitors, or to other agencies and the general public.
- Performs related duties such as screening persons for identification, purpose of visit, or required authorization; participating in searches for missing persons or property; operating two-way radios; locking or unlocking doors, gates, etc.; directing or controlling traffic; raising or lowering flags; assessing road conditions to determine need for emergency snow removal or sanding.
- Investigates parking complaints such as fire lane violations, handicap parking, and reserved parking, and determines whether a violation of law, rules or regulations has occurred and issues warnings or parking tickets, as appropriate. Takes appropriate action such as reporting findings to the officers and supervisor on duty. The ISO is also responsible for documenting reports for towing.
- Provides additional security for arrestees, victims, or witnesses; assists with crowd control at public gatherings or demonstrations; and assists in the evacuation of students, faculty and staff in drills or in emergency situations.
- May appear personally as a witness in order to assist in court proceedings.
- Provides safety escorts for students and other safety escort services as needed.
- Provides access to academic buildings and residence halls for students, faculty, staff and contractors.
- Enforces parking violations and utilizes assigned ticketing machines.
- Provides security at assigned fixed strategic posts when necessary.
- Provides proactive community policing/engagement; patrols on campus for high visibility and problem-solving.
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent
LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Possess a valid driver's license.
- Possess a Class A license to carry a firearm at the time of appointment and throughout employment.
ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
- Ability to work at any hour and in all weather conditions or hazardous environments
MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Proficiency in all phases of duties performed. Must demonstrate logical, effective problem-solving ability. Must be able to provide credible testimony in a court of law.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT- Physical Activity-Frequency:
- Driving - Frequent
- Walking - Frequent
- Running - Frequent
- Standing - Frequent
- Stooping - Occasional
- Climbing - Occasional
- Crouching - Occasional
- Pushing - Occasional
- Jumping Over - Occasional
- Pulling - Occasional
- Carrying - Occasional
- Reaching above head - Occasional
- Lifting/Carrying (100 lbs.) - Occasional
- Lowering - Occasional
- Hand-wrist and elbow motion - Occasional
- Grasping - Occasional
- Holding - Occasional
- Near Vision - Frequent
- Far Vision - Frequent
- Color Vision - Frequent
- Peripheral Vision - Frequent
- Depth Perception - Frequent
- Adjust focus - Frequent
- Talking - Frequent
- Hearing - Frequent
- Smell - Occasional
Frequency Key (hours per day): Never = 0 hours; Rare = up to 1 hour; Occasional = 1 to 3 hours; Frequent = 3 to 6 hours; Constant = 6 to 7 ½ hours.
Good physical condition and vision, ability to hear and speak. The employee may occasionally be required to physically subdue combative subjects and must maintain a level of physical ability accordingly. Must be able to demonstrate fitness for duty as determined by physiological tests.
Successfully complete an in-house 6-week field training program
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:
Must be proficient in the operation and safety procedures of all equipment utilized by the University Police Department necessary to perform assigned tasks. Requires sufficient hand, eye, arm coordination and strength to physically restrain an adult and to operate a firearm.
REMARKS:
Incumbent must be a US Citizen; satisfy all statutory requirements including but not limited to passing a background test/screening and must not have been convicted of a felony.
Department: University Police Department
No. of Positions- 1
Internal/External- Y
State Funded - N
Salary: $39,233.74 - $53,343.16
Hours: Shifts may vary - there will be split shifts and weekends
Grade: 11
UNION: AFT Maintainers
UMass Dartmouth offers exciting benefits such as:
- 75% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- State Pension Retirement Plan
- Optional Retirement Savings Plans
- Tuition Credit (Employee, Spouse, & Dependents)
- Twelve (12) paid holidays
- Paid personal, vacation, and sick time
- And More!
Benefits for AFT Maintainers Union- AFT Maintainers
Applicants must be authorized for employment in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship is not available.
To apply please submit a letter of interest, a current resume and the contact information for three professional references.
The deadline for internal applicants is September 24, 2024.
The review of internal and external applications will be ongoing until the position is filled.