Security Technician III at CCA

State of Colorado•Aurora, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This full-time position is located in the Security Department at the Community College of Aurora. Campus Safety Officers provide safety and security for the 5 campus buildings and parking lots, assisting the campus community with a wide variety of problems and concerns, providing first response to campus emergencies and disruptions, and crowd and traffic control. Maintain a high level of sensitivity and confidentiality at all times.

Requirements

Three (3) years of work experience in security, campus safety or law enforcement as the primary function of the job.
Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado driver's license to operate campus vehicles.
Must be 21 years of age.

Nice To Haves

Strong oral and written communication skills.
Experience and ability to work with diverse groups of people.
Understand and determine appropriate rules and regulations from various sources.
Attention to detail.
Excellent customer service interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Possess the First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
Successfully complete and maintain certification and required recertification in all applicable areas as determined by the College and state law.
Trained and able to use special equipment such as a taser, pepper spray, handcuffs, and ASIST training within six months of appointment and provide documentation.

Responsibilities

Conduct security patrols of campus and all College buildings and facilities on foot or by other means (i.e. patrol car, bicycle, etc.) and provide stationary security post duties as assigned.
Respond to all calls for service directed by radio, telephone and/or supervisory and management personnel of the Security Department.
Designs and leads campus safety patrol initiatives.
Ensure that security supervisory and management personnel are notified in a proper and timely manner of breaches of security occurring on College properties or of information received that may create a security risk for College properties such as trespassers and contact local law enforcement as appropriate.
Assume control of situations on campus until emergency responders arrive.
Provide initial response to emergencies and incidents on campus and complete initial investigations to determine disposition.
Conduct investigations of security matters on campus.
Write complete, accurate and timely reports to record campus incidents and document investigations and maintains logs relating to activity on campus.
Originate and file written reports utilizing computer aided reporting systems, regarding activities and incidents occurring on College properties and information received from other sources pertaining to security or incidents on properties or within the community.
Properly report and track incidents on campus for the supervisor to include in the federally mandated Clery reports.
Work with law enforcement to preserve evidence in incidents that may be criminal in nature.
Control the flow of vehicle and pedestrian traffic on campus property.
Enforce all College rules and regulations on College properties owned or leased as specified in Standard Operating Procedures.
Challenge trespassers, loiterers, errant vehicle operators and all others who create a safety and security risk to students and staff and threaten the overall security and integrity of the physical assets and property of the College including violations of the student code of conduct.
In situations where an incident may be criminal in nature and poses an immediate threat to the safety or security of students or staff, authorized personnel may temporarily detain individuals involved using appropriate and approved methods as a last resort.
Respond to and assist in resolving conflicts and confrontations on campus.
Assist with crowd control as needed.
Issue campus parking tickets.
Direct persons creating a disruption, safety or security risk, or those in unauthorized areas to leave campus, escort them off premises, or call law enforcement.
Assist in evacuating faculty, staff, and students during emergencies.
Must provide emergency response and first aid as needed.
Serve as initial responder when dealing with emergency situations such as tornados, floods, bomb threats, lock downs, etc., following proper procedures for lock down, secure, evacuate, shelter and hold.
Ensure standard response protocol is current and accurate and update as needed.
Immediately issue Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications during emergencies as appropriate.
Respond and manage all types of emergencies until the arrival of outside agencies.
Maintain required certifications in emergency response areas as required by the College and federal or state law or regulation.
Exercise proper care and maintenance of all College owned or leased equipment including vehicles assigned to or utilized for duty.
Maintain a high level of proficiency in the proper use of authorized protection tools (batons, hand cuffs, pepper spray, radio, etc.)
Maintain in-depth knowledge and high level proficiency with campus safety and security systems.
Must successfully complete and maintain certification and required recertification in all applicable areas as determined by the College and state law.

Benefits

Medical and dental health plans
Retirement savings through Colorado PERA
Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
10 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
BenefitHub state employee discount program
CafeWell employee wellness program
Alternate work arrangements that may include flexible schedules and/or working remotely
Tuition assistance program