Campus Security Officer

Washington State University • Spokane, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Opportunity: As a Campus Security Officer, you play a vital role in keeping our campus safe and welcoming. In this position, you will: Protect life and property by maintaining a secure environment for students, staff, and visitors. Enforce campus regulations as well as local, state, and federal laws. Maintain order and respond to incidents, ensuring a calm and safe atmosphere. Prevent and investigate crime, using your training and judgment to resolve issues effectively. If you’re committed to safety, enjoy working with people, and want to make a difference in your community, this is the role for you! Percentage Breakdown of Job Functions: 40% Security 35% Patrol 10% Emergency Response 10% Safety & Compliance 5% Other Additional Information: This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible. Monthly Salary: $4,119 to $5,531 | Range 46 | Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28. In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Classified staff and Total Compensation.

Requirements

• High School graduation or equivalent; possession of a valid driver’s license; no previous felony convictions; AND two years of police or campus security experience or other related experience
• Ability to work a schedule of rotating shifts throughout the year, which will include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.
• This position has been designated by the department to require a background check, motor vehicle records check, and WSP WATCH.
• Obtain certification in defensive techniques and equipment within six months of initial hire. Periodic re-certification to maintain currency is required.
• Possess current First Aid and AED/CPR certification or obtain certification within the first 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Certification from the Criminal Justice Training Commission.
• Be able to obtain a Law Enforcement Commission; a Spokane Police Department limited commission.
• Experience working in a diverse environment.

Responsibilities

• Protect life and property by maintaining a secure environment for students, staff, and visitors.
• Enforce campus regulations as well as local, state, and federal laws.
• Maintain order and respond to incidents, ensuring a calm and safe atmosphere.
• Prevent and investigate crime, using your training and judgment to resolve issues effectively.

Benefits

• paid sick and vacation leave
• paid holidays
• medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents
• retirement
• deferred compensation
• optional supplemental retirement accounts
• training and development
• employee tuition waiver

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees