Campus Safety & Security Officer III - 2nd Shift

Community College System of New Hampshire•Concord, NH

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs general safety and security functions at NHTI Concord’s Community College, including patrolling, inspecting, and securing buildings and grounds; enforcing rules and regulations; responding to alarms and incidents; assisting the college community and public; and maintaining records. The position reports to the Director of Safety & Security. The officer provides emergency services and routine campus patrols, including near off-campus areas; secures buildings; facilitates traffic flow; enforces parking regulations and applicable college policies and laws; investigates criminal activity on college-controlled property, including detaining law violators and coordinating with outside law enforcement when appropriate; and responds to routine and emergency assistance calls. The officer also supports snow-removal operations, Clery Act compliance, campus safety coordination with local police and fire departments, written reporting, key and ID-card distribution, building access, and use of access-control and video software. Other related duties may be assigned. This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, three years of relevant law enforcement or security experience (with approved formal education substitutable for experience), a valid driver’s license, current CPR/AED and basic first aid certifications, and a minimum age of 21. The employee must be willing to work a flexible schedule or adjust hours for special or emergency events and is designated as Essential Personnel. A shift differential is offered.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent credential.
Three years of experience in law enforcement work as a security guard/officer, police officer, corrections officer, or military police officer; each additional year of approved formal education may substitute for one year of experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Current CPR/AED and basic first aid certification.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule or change hours for special or emergency events, support college activities outside normal operating hours, and adjust the schedule to meet college requirements.
Must comply with the provisions applicable to Essential Personnel.
Excellent interpersonal and decision-making skills, sound judgment, and thorough report-writing ability.
Ability to deal effectively with a wide range of individuals and handle emergency situations calmly and efficiently under pressure.
Knowledge of campus environments and/or the security industry, relevant laws, and safety and fire prevention.
Ability to gain cooperation without using violence; conduct investigations, question witnesses, and prepare written reports.
Must maintain an appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the college appointing authority.

Nice To Haves

Current National Incident Management System (NIMS) certification.

Responsibilities

Provide emergency services and routine patrols on campus and in nearby off-campus areas.
Secure buildings and facilitate traffic flow; enforce parking regulations, including issuing tickets and arranging towing when necessary.
Enforce college policies and procedures and applicable state and federal laws.
Investigate criminal activity on NHTI-controlled property, coordinate with outside law enforcement when applicable, and detain law violators.
Respond to routine calls such as safety escorts, transports, building access, and vehicle jumpstarts, as well as emergency calls such as medical matters and fire alarms.
Assist with snow-removal operations by coordinating vehicle evacuations from designated parking lots.
Ensure compliance with the Clery Act.
Work with local police and fire departments on campus safety matters.
Prepare daily logs, incident reports, and other written reports relating to safety and security.
Track distribution of door keys to employees; lock and unlock buildings and offices as needed.
Distribute ID cards to students, staff, and faculty.
Assist students, faculty, staff, and visitors and provide general information or directions when practicable.
Respond to burglar, mechanical, and fire alarms at college-controlled property, determine the nature of the problem, and report to a supervisor.
Use card-access, video, and other software programs in daily duties.
Comply with college, system, state, and federal rules and regulations.
Perform other related duties as assigned.