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Job Description
Department: Campus Services
Reports to: Executive Director of Human Capital and Facilities Management
Scope and Purpose:
The Safety and Security Guard aim to secures premises and personnel by patrolling property, monitoring surveillance equipment, and access points.
Job Responsibilities:
- Ensuring the safety and security of the campus.
- Developing and implementing security protocols, procedures, and emergency response plans.
- Conducting security assessments and risk analyses to identify vulnerabilities and recommend appropriate measures.
- Training new security personnel on fire alarm and fire evacuation procedures.
- Coordinating with local law enforcement agencies and emergency services.
- Assigning security duties and shifts to personnel.
- Enforcing security protocols and procedures.
Qualifications
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent (minimum)..
Licenses and Certification:
- Completion of a certified security training program.
Required Experience:
- Prior experience in security or related fields (preferred).
Skills:
- Strong observational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- First aid/CPR certification or knowledge of safety systems ( good addition)
Background:
- Clean criminal record and passing a drug test.
Physical Fitness:
- Ability to stand for long periods and respond to emergencies.
Languages:
- English and Arabic ( an addition)
Job Details
Job Title
Guard - Safety and Security
Job Country
Kuwait
Job City
Hawali
Job Role
Security
Employment Status
Full time
Employment Type
Full-time staff
Preferred Candidate
Career Level
Mid Career
Residence Location
Kuwait
Careers at American University of Kuwait
The American University of Kuwait (AUK) is an independent, private, equal opportunity, and coeducational liberal arts institution of higher education. The educational, cultural, and administrative structure, methods and standards of AUK are based on the American model of higher learning. The language of instruction is English.
Established by Amiri Decree 139 in 2003, AUK received its Institutional Accreditation from the Private Universities Council (PUC) – Ministry of Higher Education in the State of Kuwait, as of February 1, 2006.
AUK offers students a quality education based on an American college model. The faculty, administration, and staff work hard to create a caring environment where every aspect of the student’s development gets attention and support. The course of study is designed to prepare students for the contemporary world where critical thinking, communication skills, and life-long learning have become imperative. The Liberal Arts education system aims not only to guide the students to fulfill their educational goals, but to also instill effective critical thinking skills that they can apply in their future careers in the fields of their choice.
The AUK faculty is comprised of a highly qualified group of international academics experienced in the American style of higher education. There are over 123 faculty members at AUK, 92 percent of whom have earned PhDs or terminal degrees. With most class sizes ranging from 17 to 24 students, developing bonds between students and professors is easy.
During their academic career at AUK, our students will be trained to improve their academic skills, time management skills, and learn stress reduction techniques. Our students will also find opportunities to gain professional experiences through our student employment program and internships, develop their creative talents and maintain their personal health and fitness through our extracurricular activities, and learn to become involved members of the community.