Job Description

• Protect life and property, and maintain a practical, working knowledge of Federal, South Carolina laws, and Spartanburg Methodist College policies, rules, and regulations.
• Determine when reasonable suspicion exists to detain a suspect, when probable cause exists to search and arrest and to what degree force and what restraint may be used.
• Ensure that victims and witnesses are informed of their rights and responsibilities as mandated by law, and that they are treated with dignity and respect.
• Perform security patrol duties that include such things as working rotating shifts, foot patrol, and physically checking doors and addressing suspicious activity.
• Communicate information effectively to faculty, staff, students, and other persons in the SMC campus community and gather information, sort, compile and interpret information received.
• Cooperate with other campus officials to implement college policies.
• Initiate and complete verbal, written and computerized reports which include sketches, symbols, mathematical computations, and narratives.
• Maintain weapons and equipment in a state of operational readiness.
• Report maintenance concerns or safety hazards using the Maintenance or IT on-line reporting system.
• Respond as quickly as possible to any fire alarms, ensure that the fire department has been notified if appropriate, and assist in evacuating any building(s) affected or threatened.
• Respond to any crisis or emergency that occurs and notify appropriate personnel/offices.
• Supervise any work-study or intern students who are present during the assigned shift.
• Coordinate with other campus safety agencies in the enforcement of laws and ordinances on SMC property.
• Participate in assigned Higher Education Law Enforcement training designed for Campus Safety or Campus Security Officers as assigned by the Chief or Operations Lieutenant.
• Performs other duties that may be assigned.

• Knowledge of the criminal laws of the State of South Carolina and the rules and regulations of Spartanburg Methodist College.
• Ability to pass and maintain certification for First Aid/CPR/AED.
• Ability to solve problems and relate to faculty, staff, students and other community members positively and professionally.
• Recognize the cultural diversity of the campus community and ensure sensitive and equitable treatment of all citizens.
• Knowledge of and skill in utilizing computers, two-way radios, body-worn cameras, and general office machines such as printers, copiers, and fax machines.
• Ability to learn and become proficient in the operation and use of personal computers utilizing MS Word, Google, Outlook, Colleague, Slate, E2 Campus, and Civic Eye.
• Maintain Daily Shift Reports (written and/or computerized) denoting occurred activities (e.g., accidents, significant incidents). Maintain other records as needed.
• Ability to work any shift.

• Armed and uniformed.
• Pass SC Law Enforcement Division (SLED) and SMC pre-employment and personal background check.
• Pass SLED Security Officer Training if not already certified.
• Pass drug testing and remain drug free.
• Maintain yearly training and other requirements to renew SLED Armed Security certification.
• Possess a valid South Carolina Driver’s license.

• Ability to access all campus areas, move around campus to patrol and respond effectively to emergency situations.

• Manual and physical dexterity and visual acuity needed to operate a computer keyboard and handle paper documents.

• Sufficient near vision acuity to read information appearing on a computer display screen, in hand-written form, and printed on paper.
• Adequate hearing and verbal abilities to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and on the two-way radio system.
• Mobility to stoop, kneel, bend, reach, and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Assigned Shift may be altered due to Departmental Needs

• High school diploma required; Associate’s degree or completion of two years of college preferred.
• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Minimum of two years’ relative experience preferred.

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