GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Patrol an assigned area; make periodic rounds and security checks of buildings and grounds; conduct surveillance of assigned areas; determine the extent of violations and take appropriate action; take steps to remedy or control emergency situations; prepare and review a variety of information-gathering forms and reports; inspect firefighting and other safety apparatus; provide direction and general information to the public; and perform related work as required.

The basic purpose of this work is to protect and safeguard the buildings and grounds of a state facility and the lives of its residents, staff, and the general public.

This is an unarmed security officer position and not a police officer/law enforcement position.

Please review the full ISO Classification Specifications.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

N/A

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Chief of Police, Deputy Chief of Police, Shift Supervisor, General supervision from employees of higher grade who provide policy and procedural guidance, assign work and review performance through reports and conferences for adherence to agency policies and procedures.

EXAMPLES OF SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Patrols an assigned area by patrol car or on foot; makes periodic rounds and security checks of buildings and grounds; conducts surveillance of assigned areas; determines the extent of violations; notifies appropriate authorities; and takes whatever action is necessary in accordance with authorized procedures.
• Takes steps to effectively handle or control emergency situations by administering first aid, summoning assistance, directing traffic, and participating in searches.
• Prepares reports and logs on the occurrence of fires, disturbances, accidents.
• Inspects firefighting and other safety apparatus (e.g., fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, alarm systems, fire lanes, emergency exits) in accordance with established agency procedures in order to safeguard the facility's property and the lives of its occupants.
• Responds to inquiries on such matters as travel routes, parking, etc., and provides information conserving pertinent rules and regulations to new patients, residents or students, to other agencies and the general public.
• Performs related duties such as screening persons for identification, purpose of visit, or required authorization; participating in searches for missing persons or property; operating two-way radios and/or base station address systems; locking or unlocking doors, gates, etc.; directing or controlling traffic; raising or lowering flags; assessing road conditions to determine need for emergency snow removal or sanding; and maintaining records.
• Investigate complaints and reports of suspicious and inappropriate activity, rules or regulations has occurred interview witnesses and victims; and take appropriate action such as reporting findings to the appropriate authorities; issuing warnings, parking tickets or other citations.
• Provide security for dignitaries, witnesses, and others requiring personal protection; control crowds at public gatherings or demonstrations; and assist in the evacuation of patients, residents or students in drills or emergency situations.
• Escort or transport patients under constraint.
• Conduct roll calls or inspections of personnel and equipment.
• Conduct staff meetings or briefing sessions.
• Serve as liaison between administrative and security personnel and coordinate law enforcement activity with other agencies.
• Perform related duties such as issuing and accounting for supplies, tools and equipment; and maintaining personnel records such as attendance, overtime rosters, payroll information, leave records, etc.
• Major work contacts are with state and local police, local fire departments, agency employees, patients, students and the general public.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Institution Security Officers work in and around the grounds of the FSU campus; may work alone; work outside in all weather conditions; may be on call; stand and walk for prolonged periods of time; may be subjected to verbal and physical abuse in a job related setting; lift heavy objects or persons; work with people who are under physical or emotional stress; and work varied shifts.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must have at least (A) one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in law enforcement, in a governmental police force or in work involving the protection or security of buildings, equipment or people as the major duty, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions:

I. An Associate's or higher degree with a major in police science, law enforcement or criminal justice may be substituted for the required experience.*

• Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

Based on assignment, may require possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class 3 Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

These are full-time, non-exempt, benefits-eligible positions in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) bargaining unit with a title of Institutional Security Officer III. These are unarmed security officer positions and not police officer/law enforcement positions. The bi-weekly pay rate is $1,667.36 (grade 13, step 1).

It is the policy of Framingham State University that all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 before they begin employment. Proof of the COVID-19 vaccine is required of all individuals hired by FSU, to be verified after a verbal offer of employment has been accepted, and before employment begins. Prospective employees may submit a request for a medical or religious exemption to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement to Human Resources.

Framingham State University conducts criminal history and sexual offender record checks on recommended finalists prior to final employment for all positions.

Framingham State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Members of underrepresented groups, minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.