COLLEGE SAFETY AND SEC OFFICER
About The Position
Washington County Community College is seeking a dedicated and professional Campus Security Officer to join our team. The officer is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors by patrolling campus buildings and grounds, monitoring security systems, securing facilities, completing daily activity reports and incident reports as needed. Duties also include conducting inspections and monthly audits of campus facilities, promoting crime prevention and safety awareness through training and after-hours escorts, and coordinating with local police and fire authorities when necessary. The officer responds to violations, investigates complaints and disturbances, de-escalates conflicts, and responds to critical incidents. Additional responsibilities include assisting with security at special events, serving as liaison for SafetyWorks and OSHA inspections, and actively participating in the College Safety Committee. The regular schedule is M-F 2:30pm-11:30pm and the position requires flexibility to work varied shifts, including evenings and weekends, as required.
Requirements
- An associate degree in Criminal Justice or a closely related field
- Up to two years of experience in law enforcement, campus safety, security, or a related public safety field, preferably in a higher education environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other standard computer applications
- Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to exercise sound judgment
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment
- Self-motivated, dependable, and capable of making appropriate decisions while working with minimal supervision and in accordance with established policies, procedures, and applicable laws
- Working knowledge of security operations, safety standards, emergency response procedures, and conflict de-escalation techniques
- Ability to respond calmly and effectively during emergencies
- Ability to build positive relationships with students, employees, and visitors
- Ability to consistently promote a safe and secure campus environment
Responsibilities
- Patrolling campus buildings and grounds
- Monitoring security systems
- Securing facilities
- Completing daily activity reports and incident reports
- Conducting inspections and monthly audits of campus facilities
- Promoting crime prevention and safety awareness through training and after-hours escorts
- Coordinating with local police and fire authorities
- Responding to violations, investigating complaints and disturbances
- De-escalating conflicts
- Responding to critical incidents
- Assisting with security at special events
- Serving as liaison for SafetyWorks and OSHA inspections
- Actively participating in the College Safety Committee
Benefits
- Employer-paid health insurance
- Employer-paid dental insurance
- Optional vision insurance
- Optional life insurance coverage
- Participation in the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS)
- Sick Leave Bank
- Professional development opportunities
- Childcare expense assistance
- Tuition benefits through the Maine Community College System for employees and eligible dependents
- 13 paid holidays
- 15 vacation days annually
- 12 paid sick days each year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
