Patrol Agent I

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Patrol Agent is primarily responsible for ensuring safety and protecting University property; executes appropriate action when dealing with problems, incidents, and/or safety hazards or concerns; and maintains accurate and current records.

Starting pay $22 hour and up based on experience **

Essential Roles and Responsibilities

Effectively patrols campus and monitors surrounding neighborhood activity; responds to call/ incidents, providing direction, guidance, and/or assistance, serving as liaison to and reporting information to Joplin PDThoroughly conducts investigations and takes control of situations when they ariseEnforces parking rules and regulations which include: patrolling the lots, identifying non-compliance, issuing tickets to violators, and removing non-authorized personnelMaintains accurate and current records and files by updating log book, preparing written reports, and completing data entryRepresent department and the University favorably and in accordance with established Core Values and expectationsPerform other duties as assigned or directed to meet the goals and objectives of the organizationOther administrative tasks (i.e., filing, preparing documentation)Participate in developing department goals, objectives, and systemsActively participate in team and University meetings

Qualifications

High school diplomaMinimum of one (1) year of security and/or law enforcement preferred. Military security experience is acceptable with proof of honorable discharge (DD214)Requires qualification of Security License issued by the City of Joplin and/or Joplin Police DepartmentValid driver’s license, with driving record acceptable to standards set by KCU's commercial insurance carrierExcellent interpersonal skills, with ability to interact and work effectively with people at all levels in an organization and outsideDemonstrate ability to make good judgments and independent decisionAbility to quickly respond to emergenciesStrong attention to detailExcellent verbal & written communication skills

Physical Requirements

Physical dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively to operate a keyboard and other office equipment, use a telephone, access file cabinets and other items stored at various levels, including overheadAbility to speak and hear well enough to communicate clearly and understandably with sufficient volume to ensure an accurate exchange of information in normal conversational distance, over the telephone, and in a group settingAbility to continuously operate a personal computer for extended periods of time (4 or more hours)Mental acuity sufficient to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisions

Equal Opportunity Employer

KCU is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information (GINA), physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, ancestry, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state or local law.

Annual Security Report

KCU is committed to providing a safe campus for students, faculty, and staff. Our annual campus security report lists campus crimes and statistics for the campus and public areas around campus for the last three years, in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.

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