South Puget Sound Community College-posted about 2 months ago
Part-time • Entry Level
Onsite • Olympia, WA
101-250 employees
Educational Services

South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) seeks highly motivated and qualified candidates for the part-time Campus Security Officer position. The position offers a Part-time schedule as follows: Friday - Saturday, 4:00 pm - 12:00 am The purpose of the Campus Security Officer is to support student success by facilitating a safe, secure environment that encourages student retention and completion. This position is directly responsible for the general safety and security of two college campuses, the protection of life and property, maintenance of order, and assisting visitors, students, faculty, and staff by providing security services for the college community, which includes public safety/service, crime prevention, and emergency response. South Puget Sound Community College is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its professional staff. The students that we serve come from a variety of backgrounds. On average, 43% of SPSCC students are people of color. We strongly encourage members of the underrepresented groups, veterans, and bi- or multi-lingual individuals to apply for this position to help meet the needs of our diverse students and service district. And if that isn't enough? We also offer: A healthy work/life balance for our employees with the opportunity for flexible work schedules and remote work depending on position and college needs Fine dining in the Percival Room, offering vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices as part of our Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts programs The Clipper Coffee Corner serving Batdorf & Bronson coffee and a selection of delicious food items from our baking/culinary students A brand new Health & Wellness Center FREE Bus service every 15 minutes to downtown Olympia and beyond FREE parking on our campuses - permits are not required On-campus child care Percival Creek which runs beneath our campus footbridge, provides year-round beauty and views of Chinook, Coho, and chum salmon pass through each fall Many walking paths that are marked and on nicely paved sidewalks SPSCC promotes wellness with a variety of different workshops and events on campus Lots of activities with our Artist & Lecture series, which are FREE for staff and faculty Many community events in the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that offer an opportunity for SPSCC employees to gather and connect around issues that define them personally, and which affect their work at the College and their professional development. Current Employee Resource Groups include: Staff and Faculty of Color (SFOC) ERG - an employee network which strives to create an intentional and relational foundation for community and trust building across different groups through shared values. The LGBTQIA+ ERG creates a space for LGBTQIA+ staff and faculty at the college to share resources, build support and community, and work towards greater equity and accessibility.

  • Follow written and oral instructions; respond to emergencies and employ effective courses of action which includes summoning first responders.
  • Patrol campus buildings and property in security vehicle and on foot to enforce college policy, rules, regulations and applicable local, state, and federal statutes.
  • Observe and detect suspicious situations; protect life and property
  • Inspect college buildings and grounds for prowlers, suspicious activity, fire, property damage, safety hazards, and security of doors, windows, buildings and vehicles.
  • Operate security equipment including portable, mobile, and base radios, security vehicles, computers, and telephones, expandable baton, handcuffs, OC (pepper) spray, flashlights, physical and electronic keys and key cars.
  • Issue timely warnings and emergency alert messages by telephone and computer.
  • Lock and unlock campus buildings and rooms according to scheduled college hours
  • Lock and unlock campus buildings, rooms, and classroom areas for faculty and staff.
  • Assist in making keys and access card control
  • Note secure/unsecured status of rooms, areas, buildings
  • Assist in building evacuation during an emergency
  • Communicate regularly with staff, students and general public on safety and security matters
  • Provide medical aid
  • Assist community members in the recording and return of lost and found property.
  • Assist students, faculty, staff, and visitors with vehicle lock outs, jump starts, tire changes, or towing.
  • Provide safety escorts for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
  • Assume command and facilitate the flow of information during critical incidents
  • Review daily activity log for security activity and ensure timeliness of security public crime log
  • Create, enter, forward incident reports for criminal and non-criminal offenses.
  • Enter work orders for safety, health, maintenance, grounds, or custodial issues.
  • Coordinate incident response and activities of and with city, county, and state emergency responders to campus incidents.
  • Participate in campus Incident Management training, exercise, and response.
  • High School graduation or equivalent
  • Possession of a valid driver's license
  • Two years of work experience as a campus police or security officer OR equivalent education.
  • Knowledge of due process, use of force, WAC, RCW, FERPA and CLERY and security department standing operating procedures
  • Knowledge of keying systems, access control, and building security systems
  • Knowledge of computers and software applications, specifically MS Office suite: Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
  • Knowledge of general safety precautions and fire hazards; fire alarm panel operation; first aid; report preparation and writing; law enforcement basics including use of force law; defensive tactics; officer safety, traffic control, interviewing, investigation procedures, evidence protection and preservation
  • Collaborative -- The ability to work in culturally diverse groups toward a common goal by involving, including and valuing others.
  • Empathy -- The ability and willingness to attempt to understand another person's culture or perspective through listening and inquiry.
  • A healthy work/life balance for our employees with the opportunity for flexible work schedules and remote work depending on position and college needs
  • Fine dining in the Percival Room, offering vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices as part of our Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts programs
  • The Clipper Coffee Corner serving Batdorf & Bronson coffee and a selection of delicious food items from our baking/culinary students
  • A brand new Health & Wellness Center
  • FREE Bus service every 15 minutes to downtown Olympia and beyond
  • FREE parking on our campuses - permits are not required
  • On-campus child care
  • Percival Creek which runs beneath our campus footbridge, provides year-round beauty and views of Chinook, Coho, and chum salmon pass through each fall
  • Many walking paths that are marked and on nicely paved sidewalks
  • SPSCC promotes wellness with a variety of different workshops and events on campus
  • Lots of activities with our Artist & Lecture series, which are FREE for staff and faculty
  • Many community events in the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts
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