Our colleagues come from a wide range of backgrounds, business, academia, healthcare, government and nonprofits, and are part of a culture where doing exceptional work and making a meaningful difference for students and society aren't separate goals—they're one and the same. This means creating an environment where colleagues can develop new skills, build careers that match their ambitions and see the tangible impact of their work on healthcare education and workforce development. Colleagues who deliver results and embrace new tools to work smarter are valued for their contributions. But what makes working at Covista distinctive is our impact. Our faculty and colleagues don't just support healthcare education—they shape it. This isn't abstract purpose work. It's solving real problems for real people in real communities while advancing careers.
We operate on a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week (Monday–Thursday). This approach enhances creativity, innovation, communication, and relationship-building, fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment.
For more information, visit covista.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.
Job Description
Opportunity at a Glance
The Security Operations Specialist is responsible to the Department of Safety & Security leadership for ensuring that all duties and tasks assigned to him/her are completed in a timely manner. He/she is to ensure that information on security projects including investigation or other matters is shared with regular updates to security leadership. This shall include but not be limited to projects, investigation of off/ on-campus incidents, accidents and crimes.
Responsibilities
The Security Operations Specialist is responsible for the following Essential Functions:
Work closely with management in developing effective strategies for combating crime on and off campus.
Investigate on and off campus incidents, accidents, and-crimes.
Complete incident reports.
Track on and off campus incidents, accidents, and crimes reported in the RUSVM community.
Oversee crime map updates and verify accuracy of crime locations and community addresses.
Conduct crime trends analysis and submit a weekly report.
Liaise with the police to obtain police reports and updates on investigations.
Review all SOC incidents, accidents, and crime reports and follow up when necessary.
Remain up to date on emerging trends in the fields of public safety, university security, and crime prevention
Conduct residential security assessments.
Liaise with property owners regarding property security improvement
Obtain and verify community addresses for accuracy
Assist with RUSVM annual reporting related to the Safety and Security Department
Respond to emergencies on and off campus and assist First responders and local authorities as needed. Emergencies may include, but not be limited to, natural disasters like a hurricane, fire, flooding, or any criminal acts.
Prioritizes tasks, sequencing and resourcing as appropriate to maintain progress.
Identifies and addresses obstacles ensuring appropriate resolution
Must be willing to work on a rotating shift basis including, day, evening, night, weekends, and public holidays.
May have to work extra hours during emergencies
Performs other related duties and tasks as assigned
AUTHORITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY
The Security Operations Specialist will be expected to work with minimal supervision. The Security Operations Specialist will report directly to the Security Operations Manager with a dotted line to the Director of Safety & Security.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position is a designated Campus Security Authority.
Complies with all policies and standards
Qualifications
4 CXC Subject Passes (including English) Preferred
2+ years years’ experience in the security environment. Required
Specialized Knowledge for Performance of Job: Good analytical skills capable of analyzing crime hot spots, crime trends, writing proper incident reports, and the ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing in the English language.
A highly motivated individual
Must be able to effectively communicate in English and be highly computer literate.
Possess strong interpersonal skills.
Strong knowledge in Microsoft Office, internet, and database application.
Proven ability to communicate professionally in a corporate environment.
Additional Information
Performs other duties as assigned
Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation