Campus Security Officer

Goodwill of the Olympics & Rainier Region•Tacoma, WA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Campus Security Officer is responsible for helping to ensure a safe and secure environment for visitors and employees and Goodwill’s Main Campus in Tacoma (MWOC). This position is the first point of contact for people entering the building, it is vital to be able to assist a very diverse population, in a professional, courteous manner. The Campus Security Officer responsibilities include greeting and screening students/participants and visitors upon entry to the building, effectively communicating directions and expectations of visitor conduct, addressing emergencies and following appropriate course of action, incorporating an anti-racist, equity, diversity, and inclusion lens to work practice, responding to calls for assistance, responding to telephone inquiries, maintenance of routine records, performing other duties of comparable level/type as assigned, learning, interpreting and enforcing rules, observing and detecting suspicious situations and behavior, taking appropriate medical action including applying First Aid/CPR, and providing customer service. The role also involves responding to reports of criminal activity and other goings around the building; conducting a thorough investigation and being able to write a report and distribute it throughout the building if necessary. The officer will also assist medical aide and/or police in case of emergencies on campus.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required
Must be at least 21 years old
2+ years experience in police or campus security required; A combination of education and experience dealing with the public will suffice
Must be able to work independently of supervision
First Aid/CPR certification required within the first 6 weeks of employment
Knowledge and experience using common office suite applications with specific emphasis on word processing, spreadsheets, and email applications.

Nice To Haves

2-year degree in police science preferred
Proven de-escalation skills strongly preferred
Exceptional analytical, judgment, decision-making and communications skills
Practical experience with photo and video editing applications preferred
Software based DVR/CCTV systems experience preferred
Comprehensive understanding of all aspects of a Campus Security Officer
Self-motivated; resourceful, creative; high integrity; problem solver; looks to resolve issues; positive can-do approach; and ability to build effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

Greet and screen students/participants and visitors upon entry to the building
Effectively communicate directions and expectations of visitor conduct
Address emergencies and follow appropriate course of action
Incorporate an anti-racist, equity, diversity, and inclusion lens to work practice
Respond to calls for assistance
Respond to telephone inquiries
Maintenance of routine records
Perform other duties of comparable level/type as assigned
Learn, interpret and enforce rules
Observe and detect suspicious situations and behavior
Take appropriate medical action including applying First Aid/CPR
Provide Customer Service
Respond To and Investigate Incidents
Assist In Case of Emergency

Benefits

Medical, Vision, and Dental (M/V/D) insurance coverage for employees. We provide coverage for you, with a portion of the employee premium paid by Goodwill.
Dependent coverage is available, with the cost being the responsibility of the employee
Accident & Life insurance options to ensure financial protection.
401(k) Retirement Plan
Vacation (1-4 Years: 80 hours annually)
10 paid Holidays annually
8 days prorated sick leave annually
Access to Childcare Benefits through Upwards
Parental leave covered by sick/vacation hours
All employees receive merchandise discounts
Multiple avenues for career growth