Full Job Description
Security Officer
Security Programs - Security Guard Operations
74986BR
University Job Title
Security Officer
Bargaining Unit
SEC - Yale University Security Officers Association (YUSOA)
Time Type
Full time
Duration Type
Regular
Work Location
Central Campus
Worksite Address
101 Ashmun Street
New Haven, CT 06511
New Haven, CT 06511
Work Week
Flexible or Non-Standard (for anything other than Standard)
Searchable Job Family
Service, Safety, Security
Total # of hours to be worked:
40
Work Days/Hours (Other than Standard)
Available shifts will vary, as the Yale Security is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Position Focus:
Yale University Security is committed to providing a safe and secure
environment to the entire campus community. To accomplish this, we rely
on employees committed to providing stellar customer service and
security. A Yale University Security Officer is responsible for
patrolling and providing security coverage for buildings, grounds,
parking facilities and other designated areas. A successful candidate
will have the ability to identify specific security risks and
vulnerabilities and report same.
Training will be required for on boarding as a Security Officer. This entails a ten-week training program for 40 hours a week. During this time, you will be required to participate in a three-day bicycle training administered by a certified International Police Mountain Bike Association (IPMBA) instructor.
This posting is to build a pool of potential candidates interested in current or future employment opportunities in the field of Security. Please note your submission will be reviewed and you will be contacted should there be an opportunity to explore your candidacy further.
This job posting is for candidates seeking full time 40 hour a week shifts. Yale Security is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Training will be required for on boarding as a Security Officer. This entails a ten-week training program for 40 hours a week. During this time, you will be required to participate in a three-day bicycle training administered by a certified International Police Mountain Bike Association (IPMBA) instructor.
This posting is to build a pool of potential candidates interested in current or future employment opportunities in the field of Security. Please note your submission will be reviewed and you will be contacted should there be an opportunity to explore your candidacy further.
This job posting is for candidates seeking full time 40 hour a week shifts. Yale Security is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Dept/Section URL
https://your.yale.edu/community/public-safety/overview-yale-security-department
Essential Duties
1. Enforces procedural rules and regulations. Ensures the personal
safety of staff, visitors, and property. Maintains security and safety
for assigned area. Maintains working knowledge of the locations of
various departments, buildings, access routes and admitting
requirements. 2. May operate and monitor security control panels alarms,
and related security equipment to provide area and visitor
surveillance. Patrols assigned area including buildings, indoor and
outdoor common areas, garages and other parking areas. Checks for
suspicious occurrences, notifying appropriate authorities. 3. Responds
to and investigates situations reported to Central Alarm Station. Calls
Campus Police or other authorities to investigate suspicious activities
or security violations that require intervention. 4. Checks ID cards of
persons entering the facility. Refuses to admit persons who cannot show
either proper authorization or cause for being admitted. Provides
information and directions. 5. Explains rules and regulations. Opens and
closes facilities as required, ensuring that users have left the
premises. Reports security and general maintenance problems to the
proper authorities. 6. May be responsible for Lost-And-Found. Maintains
logs and records of occurrences, completes necessary paperwork, and may
use computer terminal or mobile device to record activity and input and
retrieve data. 7. Strong writing skills to write detailed daily activity
and incident reports using computers, mobile devices or written
reports. 8. May perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience
High school level education or equivalent and two years of
experience in security, law enforcement, military police, emergency
response or customer service; or an Associate’s degree and two years of
experience.
Required Skill/Ability 1:
Ability to provide excellent customer service, including conducting
customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and
providing exceptional customer service through the use of strong verbal
and written communication skills.
Required Skill/Ability 2:
Possess strong active listening skills, including the ability to
give full attention to what other people are saying, take time to
understand the points being made, ask questions as appropriate, and not
interrupt at inappropriate times.
Required Skill/Ability 3:
Ability to identify potential risks and determine the appropriate course of actions.
Required Skill/Ability 4:
Security Officers provide essential functions and are required to
work in all situations, including but not limited to during emergencies,
inclement weather and/or University closings. Mandatory order-in may
occur.
Required Skill/Ability 5:
Demonstrated proficiency with computer technology pertaining to
email, word documents and other basic software. In addition to having
the ability to professionally transmit and monitor radio communications
Required Licenses or Certifications
State of Connecticut License for Security Officer (Guard Card).
Valid driver's license. Successfully complete a Public Safety bicycle
certification course and operate a bicycle in an urban setting during
probationary period (90 working days or 180 calendar days).
Physical Requirements
1. Ability to climb stairs and endure extended periods of walking,
standing, sitting. 2. Ability to maintain physical mobility ensuring
constant awareness of environmental surroundings. 3. Ability to lift
and/or move up to 30 lbs. 4. Ability to drive a motor vehicle for
extended periods of time. 5. Ability to ride a bicycle for extended
periods of time, operate a bicycle in an urban setting, and pass IPMBA
(International Police Mountain Bike Association) certification course.
Weekend Hours Required?
Occasional
Evening Hours Required?
Occasional
Drug Screen
No
Health Screening
No
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement
Please note that the university has a COVID-19 vaccination
requirement; visit for details. For up-to-date information visit the
COVID-19 website
Note
Yale University is a tobacco-free campus
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