Campus Security Officer

Olympic College•Poulsbo, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Olympic College Campus Safety and Security Department has an opening for a full-time Campus Security Officer. The purpose of this position is to ensure the safety and security of students, staff, and visitors on campus. A Campus Security Officer helps prevent crime, responds to emergencies, and enforces campus rules. By patrolling the grounds and monitoring access to buildings, they create a safe learning environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Valid state issued driver’s license
Exhibit honesty, integrity, strong interpersonal skills, and effective communication with a diverse campus community.
Able to learn and enforce rules, follow written and verbal instructions, make sound judgements and decisions, remain objective and fair, and stay vigilant at all times.
Must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance of the campus to respond to workplace reporting requirements at the time of hiring.

Nice To Haves

Certified in CPR, First Aid, and AED.

Responsibilities

Conduct patrols at designated areas on foot or in a patrol vehicle to enforce institution rules and regulations, local, state and federal statues, laws and ordinances.
Inspect buildings, grounds, and surroundings for signs of prowlers, fire, property damage or any other anomalies.
Monitor areas suspected of criminal or disruptive activity.
Conduct building walk-throughs regularly.
Engage with the campus community.
Respond to inquiries from the campus community.
Assist with vehicle lockouts, jump-starts, and cutting student padlocks upon request.
Unlock the Poulsbo campus and disarm intrusion alarm.
Patrol the campus for signs of suspicious or criminal behavior.
Respond to emergencies, including medical incidents, fires, distress signals, intrusion alarms, and law enforcement situations on campus.
Document incidents and prepare accident or injury reports.
Report any crimes under the Clery Act.
Enforce Olympic College policies.
Operate departmental communication and technical equipment to ensure proper communication and response times
Use a two-way portable radio for communication.
Answer departmental phone and duty cell phone for service request.
Respond to emergency alerts from the phone system.
Use a tablet for issuing electronic citations and managing cameras/key card access.
Use a desktop computer for email, Microsoft Teams communication, monitoring cameras, and controlling key card access.
Assist city police officers, county deputy sheriffs or Washington State patrol troopers in cases of emergency.
Provide information to local law enforcement upon request.
Assist law enforcement with obtaining video footage of a crime on campus.
Perform other duties as assigned, in the field environment, away from the institution as assigned or in the office environment.
Participate in departmental training and meetings.
Assist with College Commencement events.

Benefits

Medical/vision
dental
long-term disability
life insurance
accidental dismemberment
Flexible Spending Arrangement
Dependent Care Assistance Program
Wellness Programs
Department of Retirement Systems Plan 2 or Plan 3
Deferred Compensation Program (DRS) retirement savings plan
TIAA supplemental retirement savings plan
Aflac
11 paid holidays
leave – vacation/sick/personal holiday/personal leave
auto/home insurance
space available tuition waiver
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
fitness center
reduced rate and priority consideration on-site child care on a space available.