Building Security Officer

Baltimore City Community College•Main Campus (Liberty Heights), MD

About The Position

The Building Security Officer is an essential employee responsible for helping ensure the safety of all Baltimore City Community College campuses. The officer reports suspicious activity to a supervisor and works to keep students, faculty, and administrators safe. The role includes patrolling campus, responding to and documenting incidents, supporting communications and dispatch, enforcing parking and traffic controls during designated events, and securing College buildings and facilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of experience serving as a public safety officer or security guard.
Ability to comprehend and follow instructions.
Ability to courteously and effectively deal with persons of diverse backgrounds.
Ability to make observations and clearly describe them.
Ability to follow prescribed procedures for the protection and safety of self, visitors, and employees.
Ability to interpret, explain, and enforce institutional rules and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Criminal Justice or a related field.
Five or more years of experience serving as a public safety officer or in a similar field.

Responsibilities

Patrol campus and report suspected crimes, accidents, or activities of a questionable or suspicious nature.
Write detailed reports of incidents that occur on campus.
Conduct radio communications, including serving as dispatcher as required.
Enforce parking and traffic control for designated special events.
Secure, inspect, and open College buildings and facilities.
Maintain logs for visitors and other personnel.
Maintain records and reports.
Answer and reset fire alarms.
Raise and lower flags.
May train lower-level Building Security Officers.
Perform other related duties as assigned.