College Safety and Security 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 related field is required
- Up to two years of experience in law enforcement or security, preferably in an educational setting
- Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent oral and written communication abilities
- Independence, initiative, and sound judgment
- Ability to work collaboratively
- Capable of operating effectively within policy and procedures and without direct supervision
- Consistently demonstrating proactive security practices
- Knowledge of safety standards and emergency response protocols
- Ability to de-escalate conflicts
Responsibilities
- Patrolling campus buildings and grounds
- Monitoring security systems
- Securing facilities
- Completing daily activity reports and incident reports as needed
- 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 when necessary
- 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 and dental insurance, with optional vision and life insurance plans available (including coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and dependents)
- Childcare expense assistance
- Participation in the Maine State Retirement System
- Sick leave bank
- Professional development opportunities
- Free tuition within the Maine Community College System for employees and their dependents
- 13 paid holidays
- 15 vacation days annually (with additional days based on longevity)
- 12 sick days
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
