Campus Public Safety Officer

Bates Technical College•Tacoma, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Campus Public Safety Officer position, individually and as a member of a team, provides security and patrols Bates Technical College premises. The assignment is to protect students, staff, faculty, visitors, and college property and to maintain a safe and secure campus environment. The incumbent may be required to work irregular hours and weekends on occasion. In accordance with Section 19.1, vacancies will first be open to all permanent Local 302 bargaining unit members at Bates Technical College for a minimum period of seven (7) days prior to being offered to non-union members or outside applicants.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience and education combined.
Wear assigned uniform and protective clothing or devices.
Annually take and pass the Taser Qualification Course.
Pass a psychological examination.
Certifications (e.g. maintain first aid/CPR certification).
Current NIMS training (ICS Level 100, 200, 700 and 800 certification) or must obtain these certifications within six months of date of hire.
Licenses (e.g. Valid Washington State Driver’s License).

Nice To Haves

Safety/security experience in a college environment.

Responsibilities

Individually, and as required as a member of a team, patrol building and parking lot premises by walking, standing, and driving a motor vehicle; assist in monitoring hallways, grounds, and other assigned campus and adjacent areas; takes action on security or safety concerns and problems.
Provides escorts between campus parking lots and campus buildings for students, staff, or faculty upon request.
Assists visitors by providing directions, maps, parking permits, and escorts as needed.
Ensures physical security of all college property by visually and physically inspecting windows, doors, gates, locks, lights, cameras, and alarm systems on a regular basis.
Submits work order(s) for any deficient conditions. Takes short-term actions to remedy or mitigate deficiencies when needed.
Reports all security or safety concerns observed and all remediation or mitigation actions taken to supervisor.
Responds to calls for service and alarms in a prompt and timely manner.
Investigates all reports of crimes, violations of policies, alarms, suspicious circumstances, safety or security concerns, infrastructure problems or damage, fires, injuries, and other calls for service occurring on Bates Technical College property.
Contacts appropriate first responder agencies as needed. Initiates reports as needed. Collects evidence as needed. May perform first aid or CPR as needed.
Contacts suspicious persons, policy violators, and under some circumstances will contact law violators. Conducts field interviews as needed. Issues trespass notices as directed. May photograph or otherwise record violators. Notifies law enforcement as needed.
When lesser means have failed or are inappropriate, may use force to prevent serious bodily injury or death to self or others.
Ensures students, staff, faculty, and visitors perform appropriate actions in the event of an emergency (e.g., lockdown, shelter in place, evacuation, etc.).
Ensures safety on all college property by visually inspecting all property on a regular basis for any unsafe conditions (e.g. slip, trip, and fall hazards; overhead hazards; electrical hazards; etc.).
Submits work order(s) for deficient conditions. Takes short-term actions to remedy or mitigate deficiencies when needed.
Conducts briefings or training on campus safety and security procedures to students, staff, or faculty as directed.
Educates campus community on college policies and enforces policies as needed.
Assist and advise staff, students, and visitors in proper safety procedures; enforce college security policies.
Conducts parking enforcement to include issuing parking permits, verbal and written warnings, parking violations, and impounding vehicles as necessary.
Use proper de-escalation tactics when approaching conflict resolution and crisis situations while staying abreast of trends and regulations to ensure effectiveness and compliance.
Investigate theft, property damage, vandalism, assaults, trespassing, and other related disturbances on college property.
Initiate police and/or investigative reports; gather data on misdemeanors and prepare related documentation; refer cases to appropriate authorities as directed.
Rapidly responds to emergencies and other security concerns and may need to use force; report on and detain unauthorized persons in accordance with established college procedures; contact police or fire department when necessary.
Maintain a working knowledge of campus fire alarm system, annunciator panels, and codes; campus intrusion security system; and surveillance camera system.
Assist in maintaining a positive liaison with students, staff, and community; promote prescribed standards of conduct and behavior.
Accountable for keeping personal development up-to-date; adding to skills and knowledge through courses that may be available through the Bates Technical College courses, professional development committees, etc.
Participate actively and collaboratively on committees for college as needed including but not limited to staff recruitment, college councils, etc.