Campus Safety and Security Officer

Colorado Mountain College•Glenwood Springs, CO

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Assistant Dean of Instruction and the facilities manager, the Campus Safety and Security Officer will work to protect individuals on campus property and maintain the security of campus buildings, facilities, parking lots, walkways, and grounds of the College. This is general security work in protecting college visitors and property and enforcing applicable college policies and regulations. The Campus Safety and Security Officer patrols the buildings and grounds of a community college campus on foot to protect and guard persons and property. Work involves writing incident reports, and using a college computer, email or other electronic correspondence; and regulating traffic and parking. Additional duties may include the performance of a variety of general services for other departments within the college. Work is performed under limited supervision and reviewed through regular conferences and written reports. This is a part-time position which is limited to 28 hours per CMC’s workweek. CMC’s workweek is Saturday through Friday.

Requirements

Associate degree or vocational school or technical program beyond high school and 6 months of related experience or High School Diploma and 1 year related experience or equivalent education and experience that will provide the necessary knowledge, skill, and abilities to perform the functions of the position.
Training in, or willingness to be trained in the first 6 months of employment, first aid and CPR is required.
Strong relational and observational skills and written and oral communications.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and members of the public.
Familiarity with report writing, forms, and memos.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
Responsible for working odd shifts, and possible weekends.
Work independently.
Some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting.
Must regularly stand or walk for extended periods of time.
Must always be accessible for two-way radio communication.
Mentally analyze a situation, solve problems, and make decisions under pressure in area of responsibility.
Read and understand written instruction and communicate information and ideas in clear and concise written form.
Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to working effectively with students, employees, and community members of all backgrounds.
Must be a resident of the State of Colorado or obtain residency within 30 days of hire and perform all work duties within the state.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.
Successful completion of a background check including a motor vehicles records report required.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish) or conversational language abilities preferred.

Responsibilities

Act as first responder to all campus emergencies, medical and criminal, that could potentially be hazardous and/or life threatening.
Enforce campus policies and procedures as may relate to safety and security concerns.
Make regular inspection tours of the campus facilities noting unusual occurrences and establishing a presence.
Watch for trespassers, fire, water leaks, or other circumstances which could lead to loss or damage to property and equipment.
Unlock buildings as scheduled for events or classes.
Secure all exits, doors and windows and turn out lights at the end of the night.
Inform supervisor when any electrical or mechanical system is malfunctioning.
Observe and report hazardous conditions to management, and attend to these as appropriate.
Ensure only authorized persons are admitted to the campus while on duty.
Address people using the campus facilities who should not be.
Direct visitors and assists as necessary.
Monitor parking lots and direct traffic and parking as necessary, and surveil adjacent streets and properties for suspicious activity.
Enforce campus traffic regulations including parking, and speeding.
Enforce campus policies including smoking, alcohol usage, and drug usage.
Observe weather conditions on campus and report dangerous or unusual weather-related activity to management.
Patrol parking lots during inclement weather and provide assistance to visitors as needed.
Complete investigations of college violations, including viewing camera footage, talking with witnesses, and writing incident reports.
Act as a liaison for the College with local law enforcement.
Provide awareness education/information on an informal basis to students and employees during other duties.
May be required to perform incidental custodial and maintenance duties as required.
Assist contractors with facility access and building reference needs.
Performs other duties as assigned.