Building Security Coordinators
Building Security Coordinators (BSCs) serve a critical role in emergency preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery. A BSC is a pre-determined point of contact appointed by the Senior Building Administrator of the academic or administrative unit that occupies the majority of the building. The BSC is responsible for the following:
- Creation and annual update of the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for their respective building(s)
- Updating and posting of Building Emergency Evacuation Plans
- Coordination of regular updates of the room portal
- Communicating relevant safety related information to building occupants
- Conducting monthly checks of fire extinguishers and other safety equipment
- Ensuring building access is maintained and discontinued for the appropriate building occupants through Genetec and/or key distribution
- Communicating facility related concerns to the appropriate University personnel and/or department
- Assisting building occupants and first responders during emergencies as needed
- Serving as an after-hours contact for emergency and facilities related concerns
- BSCs are designated as Campus Security Authorities (CSAs) and are responsible for meeting all requirements of this role
- Completing training requirements as set forth by the Office of Emergency Management