Security Guard 1

Olympic College•Bremerton Campus, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Security Guard 1 supports Olympic College’s mission by helping provide a safe, secure, and welcoming learning and working environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The position performs routine campus patrols, monitors facilities and parking areas, assists with access control, responds to safety and security concerns, and provides assistance during emergencies. Through a visible security presence, proactive prevention, and professional customer service, the Security Guard 1 helps protect college property and promote campus safety. This is a part-time hourly classified position scheduled for up to 18 hours per week. The stated schedule is 5:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Sunday and 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Monday; days and hours may vary according to departmental needs. The role reports to the Lieutenant, Campus Security, and is covered by the Washington Public Employees Associate (WPEA) Union. The salary range is $22.51–$30.11 per hour, with classified positions starting at Step A. After completing the six-month probationary period, the salary increases by two steps. The position is not eligible for benefits according to the position description, although the terms section lists benefits that classified positions may qualify for.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Valid state-issued driver’s license.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States; the college is unable to sponsor visas.
Must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance of the campus to meet workplace reporting requirements at the time of hiring.
Must complete a background check, including a criminal record history check, before hiring.
Must complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form required under Washington House Bill 2327.

Nice To Haves

Certification in CPR, First Aid, and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use.
Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication with a diverse campus community.
Ability to learn and enforce college rules and regulations, follow written and verbal instructions, exercise sound judgment and decision-making, and apply policies fairly and objectively.

Responsibilities

Patrol designated areas on foot or in a patrol vehicle to enforce institutional rules and applicable laws and ordinances.
Inspect buildings, grounds, and surrounding areas for prowlers, fire, property damage, and other anomalies using visual inspections and assigned security equipment.
Provide first aid to students, employees, visitors, and others on campus when necessary, using available supplies and personal protective equipment.
Conduct walkthroughs of assigned buildings, classrooms, offices, hallways, restrooms, and other accessible areas.
Interact professionally with students, faculty, staff, visitors, and contractors during patrols and campus activities.
Provide information about campus safety, building access, parking regulations, directions, college policies, and available resources.
Assist authorized individuals with vehicle lockouts, jump-starts, and removal of student padlocks.
Secure classrooms at the end of the day by checking for occupants, securing windows, turning off lights and equipment, and locking doors.
Secure the Poulsbo Campus by confirming occupants have exited, checking doors and windows, and activating intrusion alarms.
Observe individuals and activities, check vulnerable areas, and communicate with Campus Security personnel about suspicious or criminal behavior.
Respond to medical incidents, fires, distress signals, intrusion alarms, and law enforcement situations on campus.
Document incidents and prepare accident or injury reports, collecting supporting information or evidence when authorized.
Report potentially Clery-reportable crimes and incidents to the Campus Security supervisor, Clery Coordinator, or other authorized college officials.
Operate departmental communication and technical equipment to support security operations.
Use a two-way portable radio to coordinate patrols, request assistance, relay incident information, respond to service calls, and communicate emergency conditions.
Answer the departmental phone and duty cell phone to handle service requests.
Review and acknowledge emergency alerts received through the college’s designated emergency notification system.
Issue electronic parking citations and use authorized parking-management applications, camera systems, and access-control software.
Use a desktop computer and college-approved applications, including email and Microsoft Teams, to communicate, monitor cameras, and manage key-card access.
Assist city police officers, county deputy sheriffs, and Washington State Patrol troopers during emergencies and provide requested information relevant to investigations and campus incidents.
Assist law enforcement in obtaining video footage of crimes occurring on campus.
Reserve and block parking spaces or lots using approved traffic-control equipment to restrict vehicle access and support safe pedestrian and vehicle movement.
Assist Campus Security personnel, college administrators, event coordinators, Facilities staff, and other designated employees with College Commencement events.
Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental operations, campus safety, and college activities.