Safety Officer

Job Title

Safety Officer

Essential Job Functions

Performs security checks of residential facilities and identifies

potential safety hazards

Enforces Housing policies

Supports Residential Life staff during the assigned shift when

requested or special needs arise

Patrols surrounding parking areas to help ensure the safety of

students, staff and guests going to and from their vehicles

Secures residents’ doors and provides lock-out assistance

Conducts preliminary investigations in collaboration with the

Alcorn State Campus Police

Requests proper identification on everyone entering Residence Hall

facilities

Makes reports to Residential Life management staff on security

violations

Reports all suspicious activity to the Residential Life management

staff

Provides written reports when required

Other related duties, as assigned

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or its equivalent is required. Some

college credits preferred

• One (1) year related experience preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws related to campus

and residence hall safety

• Knowledge of security operations, procedures, and best

practices

• Good communication skills, verbal, written, and

interpersonal

• Good organizational and critical thinking skills
• Ability to analyze situations and make sound decisions under

pressure

• Ability to follow complex instructions
• Ability to understand and be sensitive to the diverse

backgrounds of students