Security Guard
Navajo Technical University
- Crownpoint, NM
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Answers alarms and investigate disturbances, apprehends unauthorized persons and notifies local law enforcement agency as needed and appropriate.
- Assists in conducting fire drills and takes the lead in emergency situations until help (fire Department, Police Department, Supervisor) arrives.
- Assists the fire department, environmental health department, and safety officer inspect grounds and facilities to ensure a safe and healthy environment at all times.
- Controls traffic by directing drivers.
- Be courteous to all visitors, students, faculty, and staff. Professional standards on tour of duty.
- Enforces rules and regulations governing NTU and Navajo Nation against loitering, smoking, drug and alcohol use, carrying and transporting contraband.
- In case of a crime scene, directs control of operations and preserves evidence until arrival of appropriate authorities.
- Inspects equipment, machinery, and other property to ascertain if tampering has occurred.
- Investigates and submits incident reports on unusual occurrences to proper authority and supervisors.
- Maintains daily journal and records entries, such as property damage, unusual occurrences, and malfunctioning of machinery and equipment, for use by supervisory staff.
- May become a first responder to administer First Aid/CPR as needed until medical assistance arrives.
- Notifies local law enforcement agency to apprehend, arrest, or expel violators off of NTU property.
- Operates and uses handheld short frequency radio to maintain contact with local law enforcement agency.
- Operates NTU patrol vehicle in performance of duty.
- Completes reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities; interviewing witnesses; obtaining signatures.
- Performs foot and motorized patrols periodically on campus grounds and facilities during off working hours to ensure that doors, windows, and gates are properly secured.
- Protects NTU property against fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry.
- Regulates traffic on NTU campus and/or designated area to maintain and safeguard pedestrians from injury.
- The occupant of this position also performs other duties within the range of his or her qualifications, as assigned by the immediate supervisor or any higher-level authority to which the supervisor reports.
- Working on a college campus or academic setting
- High School Diploma or GED
- Law Enforcement and or Security
- New Mexico or Arizona Level I Security Guard Certification
- Knowledge and proficiency report writing and communication
- Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico/Arizona Level I Unarmed Guard Card
- CPR/AED/First Aid Certification (Preferred)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Must have a customer service driven mindset
- Ability to communicate effectively and present information to all levels of internal and external customers.
- Knowledge of higher education processes.
- Understanding of and commitment to the philosophy of tribal community Universities.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit for prolonged periods, walk and stand.
- Use of hands for dexterity of motions, repetitive movement of both hands.
- Have normal auditory, visual acuity, and verbal communications skills.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Work is generally performed on a university Campus setting.
- Tight time constraints and multiple demands are common.
- Evening and/or weekend work may be required. Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required.