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Campus Security Officers provide security services for all facilities and activities of the Peabody Institute. We are seeking a Security Officer II. Responsibilities include uniformed patrols and crime prevention services to protect life and property; offering proactive support of student and staff initiatives; developing and maintaining a positive rapport with students, faculty, staff, visitors and members of the surrounding neighborhoods; coordinating and cooperating with various University administrators in the preliminary investigation of complaints; reporting criminal offenses and disruptions; enforcing University policies and regulations; writing reports and keeping records; monitoring electronic surveillance equipment and key access control. 

This role assists with monitoring alarm systems and closed circuit equipment. Responds to emergency medical situations and applies first aid until emergency medics arrive on site. Works closely with the Resident Advisors and student housing personnel 

NOTE: This position a non-sworn, unarmed position within the current security organization.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

On a daily basis, these Security Officers:

• Patrol assigned areas on foot.  
• Actively participate in crime prevention and community policing activities.
• Respond to routine and emergency calls for various types of service.
• Conduct preliminary investigations, maintain confidentiality while writing clear, concise and accurate reports.
• Conduct security inspection of University facilities and areas, reporting conditions as may be necessary.
• Direct pedestrian and vehicle traffic.
• Provide escorts and other general services, including locking and unlocking buildings and rooms. 
• Perform other security related services for the faculty, staff, students and visitors of the University as may be necessary.
• Provide security for the University's on and off campus property, facilities, and activities 

Minimum Qualifications (Mandatory):

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Acceptable completion of basic security officer training and related training required.
• Overtime may be required.
• Must be able to successfully complete a physical/health screening examination by the Office of Occupational Health and Safety, which includes a drug screening. 
• Must be able to successfully meet and maintain Campus Safety and Security physical requirements.
    

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to climb stairs.
• Ability to work in all kinds of weather.

Classified Title: Security Officer II
Role/Level/Range: ATO 37.5/02/OB 
Starting Salary: $15.00/hr
Employee group: Casual / On Call 
Schedule: Hours may Vary 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: Peabody Institute 
Department name: Security 
Personnel area: Peabody

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.

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The following additional provisions may apply, depending on campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

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Johns Hopkins University remains committed to its founding principle, that education for all students should be grounded in exploration and discovery. Hopkins students are challenged not just to learn but also to advance learning itself. Critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, and entrepreneurship are all encouraged and nourished in this unique educational environment. After more than 130 years, Johns Hopkins remains a world leader in both teaching and research. Faculty members and their research colleagues at the university's Applied Physics Laboratory have each year since 1979 won Johns Hopkins more federal research and development funding than any other university. The university has nine academic divisions and campuses throughout the Baltimore-Washington area. The Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, the Whiting School of Engineering, the School of Education and the Carey Business School are based at the Homewood campus in northern Baltimore. The schools of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing share a campus in east Baltimore with The Johns Hopkins Hospital. The Peabody Institute, a leading professional school of music, is located on Mount Vernon Place in downtown Bal...timore. The Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies is located in Washington's Dupont Circle area.

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