Public Safety Officer (2nd Shift / Part-time)

Hawkeye Community College • Hawkeye Community College Main Campus, IA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Hawkeye Community College is hiring part-time Public Safety Officers to protect the college community from hazards such as fire, natural disasters, and crime. Officers patrol the main campus and/or other college sites and may provide first aid, investigate suspicious activity, interview witnesses, prepare detailed reports, and participate in emergency drills, demonstrations, and trainings. Regular on-campus and/or onsite attendance is an essential function unless otherwise approved under the college’s remote work policy.

The anticipated schedule is approximately two evenings per week, Monday through Thursday, from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. The position pays $15.30 per hour. Work takes place in an educational setting and a combination of indoor and outdoor environments, with frequent exposure to outdoor weather and occasional exposure to machinery noise.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to comprehend and carry out public safety policies, procedures, and regulations, and to prepare comprehensive records and reports.
• CPR/First Aid certification, or ability to obtain it within the first three months of employment.
• Current driver’s license valid in Iowa and a driving record insurable by the College’s insurer.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service, maintain student confidence, and protect operational integrity.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to work with a wide array of students, faculty, staff, and the general public.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Skill with Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications, and video conferencing technology.
• Ability to execute organization and department policies and procedures.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Ability to succeed in an educational environment and use technology.
• Good hand-eye coordination and visual acuity for keyboard use and reading technical information; arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently during working hours.

Nice To Haves

• Public Safety or Private Security experience.
• Police Science or Criminal Justice students.

Responsibilities

• Respond to calls for service and alarms.
• Patrol campus on foot and using the Public Safety vehicle.
• Report criminal activity, fire, and other safety concerns to the proper authorities.
• Physically secure the campus after close of business.
• Monitor various mechanical equipment throughout the shift.
• Provide first aid, investigate suspicious activity, interview witnesses, prepare detailed reports, and participate in emergency drills, demonstrations, and trainings as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED