Part-time Security Guard 1 Poulsbo

Olympic College • Poulsbo Campus, WA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Security Guard 1 supports Olympic College’s mission by helping provide a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The position performs 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 role helps protect college property and promote campus safety.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Valid state-issued driver’s license.
• Ability to learn and enforce college rules and regulations, follow written and verbal instructions, exercise sound judgment, and apply policies fairly and objectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication with a diverse campus community.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in CPR, First Aid, and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use.

Responsibilities

• Patrol designated areas on foot or in a patrol vehicle to enforce institutional rules and applicable laws and ordinances.
• Inspect buildings, grounds, and surroundings for suspicious activity, fire, property damage, and other anomalies using assigned security equipment.
• Provide first aid when necessary using available supplies and personal protective equipment.
• Conduct walkthroughs of assigned buildings and accessible areas, including classrooms, offices, hallways, and restrooms.
• Interact professionally with students, faculty, staff, visitors, contractors, and other members of the campus community.
• Respond to inquiries about campus safety, building access, parking, 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.
• Monitor campus for suspicious or criminal behavior and communicate with Campus Security personnel by two-way radio.
• 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, including two-way radios, phones, duty cell phones, and the college emergency notification system.
• Issue electronic parking citations and use authorized parking management, camera, and key card access systems.
• Use a desktop computer and college-approved applications, including email and Microsoft Teams, for communication, camera monitoring, and access control.
• Assist city police officers, county deputy sheriffs, and Washington State Patrol troopers during emergencies and provide requested information related to investigations and campus incidents.
• Assist law enforcement with obtaining video footage of crimes occurring on campus.
• Reserve or block off parking spaces and lots using approved traffic-control equipment and signage.
• 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.

Benefits

• The position is not eligible for benefits due to its scheduled hours.
• Classified positions may qualify for a Deferred Compensation Program (DRS) retirement savings plan and a TIAA supplemental retirement savings plan.
• Classified positions may qualify for sick leave and paid holidays.
• Classified positions may qualify for Aflac, a space-available tuition waiver, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Classified positions may qualify for fitness center access and reduced-rate, priority consideration for on-site childcare, subject to space availability.
• After completing the six-month probation, salary increases by two steps.

What This Job Offers

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