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Emergency Management

Building Security Coordinators

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What is a BSC?

A Building Security Coordinator, or BSC, serves as the main point of contact for their building for all maters related to safety and security. While BSCs have a myriad of responsibilities, they serve a critical function to maintain communication with the occupants of their building, other BSCs, the Office of Emergency Management and other key public safety personnel.

List of BSCs

Roles and Responsibilities

Building Security Coordinators (BSCs) serve a critical role in emergency preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery. They are responsible for the following:

  • Development, maintenance, and annual update of the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for their respective building(s)
  • Creation, maintenance, and posting of building Emergency Evacuation Plans; Coordination of updates to the room portal
  • Communicating relevant safety, security, and emergency management-related information to building occupants
  • Conducting monthly checks of fire extinguishers and other safety equipment as assigned
  • Ensuring appropriate building access is granted, maintained and/or discontinued as appropriate for building occupants through Genetec and/or key distribution
  • Communicating facility-related concerns to the appropriate University personnel and/or department and submitting work orders to correct them
  • Assisting building occupants and first responders during emergencies as needed and maintaining the issued BSC bag to assist in this endeavor
  • Serving as a reliable after-hours contact for emergency and facilities-related concerns
  • Serving as Campus Security Authorities (CSAs) in accordance with the Clery Act and taking responsibility for meeting all requirements of this role
  • Completing training requirements as set forth by the Office of Emergency Management

BSC Program Impacts

The efforts of BSCs have far-reaching implications for the safety of many thousands of people and millions of dollars in assets.

26,000+
Students
5,500+
Faculty & Staff
1,000+
Contractors
626
Facilities

BSC Appointment

BSCs are appointed under the authority of the Senior Building Administrator. Current BSCs or newly appointed BSCs can complete the BSC Change Form on the CU Facilities website to join the program.

BSC Change Form

Questions?

If you have further questions about the BSC Program, contact the Office of Emergency Management.

 emergency@clemson.edu 

 864-656-9933