Housing Security

Housing Security Staff University Housing employs 12, full-time, uniform Security staff members. This includes 2 Senior Security Guards (supervisors). The number of Security staff on duty on any given night varies. Additional coverage is provided Thursday – Saturday. Hours: 9pm – 6am, 7 days a week Security staff members rotate communities on a nightly basis as directed by the Security Coordinator or a Senior Guard. There is always a supervisor on duty at night. Supervisors: Josh Wade Jason Flowers

Housing Security Guards are NOT Police Officers Housing Security staff members have the same arrest powers as the average citizen. Security staff members are unarmed i.e. they do not carry guns, handcuffs, pepper spray etc.

Security staff duty overview Housing Security staff members act as the “eyes and ears” of Housing between 9pm – 6am The #1 priority of the Housing Security staff is to promote a secure environment for our residents, staff and visitors. Check for, and document, unsecure and/or propped doors. Secure said doors. Check for, and document, any facilities issues i.e. busted water lines/pipes, exterior light outages, malfunctioning door locks etc. Check in with community desk staff on a routine basis. Security staff members are permitted to relieve desk staff for restroom breaks as needed. Confront, and document, all students and guests in public areas who are engaged in actions the staff member believes to be in violation of the law, Housing or university policies. Security staff members are expected to contact the RA/CA on duty, either directly or through the desk staff, when students and/or guests are acting in violation of policy. Once an RA/CA is on scene, the Security staff member(s) will give an overview of what they witnessed prior to the arrival of the RA/CA and hand control of the situation over to them.

Contact Information Ricky Young - Housing Security Coordinator Phone: Senior Security Guards: Josh Wade- Jason Flowers- The best way to contact Housing Security at night is via community desk radios on channel D.

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