Issued:	07/01/90	Classification Code # 380010
Supersedes:	12/24/89	FLSA NE

TITLE:

SECURITY OFFICER

GRADE:

S5

BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY

To provide security services; act as liaison with federal, state and local police, fire and security agencies; and to represent the University to faculty, students, staff, patients and the public.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Act as liaison with federal, state and local police, fire and safety agencies such as the Ann Arbor Police Department, Ann Arbor Fire Department, Michigan State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Patrol University property, including properties located outside the Ann Arbor city limits, to deter crime, ensure the safety of students, faculty, patients and staff and protect University property. Provide response to emergency requests and coordinate appropriate police, fire and medical assistance. Provide escorts to ensure the personal safety of visiting dignitaries and assist federal, state and local agencies assigned to protect dignitaries. Provide traffic and crowd control at sports events, concerts and other University sponsored activities. Coordinate the acquisition and distribution of confidential information from federal, state and local criminal justice records.

RELATED DUTIES

Conduct preliminary investigations and prepare reports of injury, damage or theft on or involving University property. Receive and respond to calls for emergency assistance. Evaluate and respond to emergencies by requesting fire, medical or maintenance assistance. Stand guard and patrol areas to prevent theft, violence, vandalism or infractions of rules. Prepare written incident and security reports. Conduct routine investigative procedures. Provide information and general assistance to the public and staff. Observe the conduct of persons to detect dangerous or criminal practices or violations of University regulations. Detain, search and question suspects.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

General supervision is received from a Security Supervisor or other designated official.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Functional supervision may be exercised over Guards, temporary staff and contract security guards.

QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from high school or an equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary. Some prior police experience, successful completion of an approved police officer training program, or experience as a security officer is necessary.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.