Campus Security Officer - Spokane Community College

CCS Spokane • Spokane, WA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the District Director of Security, the Campus Security Officer performs general duty security work to protect life and property; enforces laws and ordinances, maintains order, and prevents and investigates crime, security, safety, and related activities. This is a permanent, classified position.

Requirements

• Proficiency, knowledge or experience with Information Technology (IT), social media, web use and investigations.
• Ability to handle emergency situations and conflict without escalation.
• Ability to investigate incidents and write reports.
• Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of maintaining required reports and filing systems.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to use a computer and contemporary office software.
• Ability to work varied/rotating shifts.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Criminal background check is required.
• Person hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of U.S. Citizenship or lawful authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be able to successfully work in and promote a multicultural work and education environment.
• Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted.
• Once an applicant is chosen for a position, they are required to complete and submit a declaration regarding sexual misconduct and investigation per state law.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Criminal Justice from an accredited institution or Certification from the Criminal Justice Training Commission.
• Or an equivalent mix of education and experience that demonstrates the candidate meets all competency requirements for this position.
• Knowledge of campus law enforcement, investigation procedures, rules governing public access to buildings and grounds, electronic security systems, rules of behavior, general safety precautions and fire hazards, methods and procedures for searching for violators, and first aid.
• Two or more years of work experience as a campus security guard or equivalent experience, or work experience as a campus police or security officer or equivalent experience or training.
• Experience in a higher education environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide a security presence on a campus location and on a rotating basis provide a night shift mobile security patrol presence for all Spokane Colleges properties in the Spokane area on foot or in a patrol vehicle; inspect buildings and grounds for prowlers, fire, property damage, or other irregularities to enforce institution rules and regulations, local, state, and federal statutes and ordinances.
• Monitor and oversee the presence and performance of night shift contract security personnel.
• Investigate accidents and crimes, issue citations for violations, gather evidence, locate witnesses, and appear in court as required.
• Work with and/or assist city or county police and state patrol when needed or in cases of emergency.
• Administer first aid if needed.
• Direct and regulate traffic, patrol campus parking areas on foot or in a vehicle, observe parking and traffic patterns, issue citations for parking violations, follow through on collections and/or citations and appeals.
• Maintain surveillance of an area suspect for criminal activity to stop criminal activity.
• Operate department communication equipment, answer telephone inquiries, receive reports of criminal activity, dispatch foot and mobile units, operate paging system, and monitor alarm systems.
• Complete and file reports as required.
• Conduct patrols and de-escalate or control various situations.
• Use Security office equipment when needed such as pepper spray, tasers, and handcuffs.
• May be present during administrator’s meetings with sex offenders.
• Model professional decorum and mutual respect in all personal interactions.
• Comply with district policies, procedures and directives, state and federal regulations, orders and statutes and collective bargaining agreements.
• Support and advance Spokane Colleges’ strategic plan, and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life and long term disability insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under Public Employees Benefits Board
• WA State Retirement Plan
• vacation and sick leave begin to accrue at the rate of 11.33 hours vacation and 8 hours sick leave per month, upon employment.
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid leave and accrual rates: 1 personal holiday, 2 personal leave days, vacation leave accrual starting at a monthly rate of 11 hours 20 minutes and sick leave accrual of 8 hours per month.
• This position is overtime eligible.
• Requires local or regional travel.
• All uniforms and equipment are provided by the college.
• Training will be provided for equipment routinely used by Security staff including pepper (Oleoresin Capsicum) spray, tasers (conducted energy weapons, conducted energy devices or electronic control weapons), handcuffs, First Aid, CPR, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree