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Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Provides personal, equipment and real property security for faculty, staff, students and visitors within an assigned area of the University campus and community. Performs routine patrols to assist in providing a safer campus environment. Responsible for warning violators of rule infractions and assists with traffic and parking violations. Serves as a Campus Security Authority as defined by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act).

1. Performs active and routine patrols (foot, bicycle or vehicle) of all campus areas according to established guidelines

2. Provides regular surveillance of campus properties, including locking and unlocking buildings according to designated schedules

3. Enforces University rules and regulations

4. Assists with traffic and parking violations

5. Serves as a knowledgeable resource to students, staff and visitors providing directions and current campus event information

6. Creates written reports and other documentation as necessary (i.e. patrol logs, incident reports, parking surveys, etc.)

7. Provides outreach to campus community and establishes relationships with students, faculty and staff in order to foster trust with public safety

8. Pursues additional knowledge, training and skills relating to job performance

9. Functions as public safety first responder for non-criminal incidents, and performs support roles to sworn police officers

Educational Requirements
High School diploma or equivalent
Other Required Qualifications
Current, valid and unrestricted Georgia driver's license

CPR, AED and basic first aid procedures
Required Experience
None

ABILITIES
Ability to understand, follow, and enforce safety codes, regulations, and procedures Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel Able to handle multiple projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines Ability to successfully conduct security patrols without direct supervision Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of current procedures regarding FEMA NIMS, ICS, and CERT protocols Knowledge of public security codes, policies, and regulations
SKILLS
Skill in providing protection services to individuals on campus Skill in performing building security and lock procedures Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite) Strong attention to detail and follow up skills Strong customer service skills and phone etiquette

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Kennesaw State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, national origin race religion, sexual orientation, or status as a protected Veteran. Kennesaw State University is a participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify) effective October 15, 2007. Participant ID: 61415

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
Yes, this position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
This position does not require security clearance.

• Standard Enhanced + DMV + Drug Screen

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf