Hourly (Temporary) Campus Security Officer

This position is responsible for providing backup to the Campus Security Officers. This position patrols the College by foot and/or vehicle and is responsible for enforcing the laws of the State of Washington within campus jurisdiction. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in the field!

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Locking/unlocking doors, securing and/or opening the campus
• Educating students, staff and visitors on College parking policies
• Performing other duties as assigned such as found property, illegal dumping, etc.
• Responding to reports of theft, fire, assault, illness or injury and completing appropriate paperwork to document the response
• Enforcing parking regulations, investigating incidents, ensuring traffic flow and monitoring vehicles

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Two (2) years of full-time college in Criminal Justice, Police Science, or allied field OR two (2) years of police or campus security experience OR combination of experience and education (i.e. military experience)

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Washington State driver's license; clean driving record (maximum of one [1] moving violation in the last twelve [12] months, no suspension/revocation of license for reckless driving, hit and run, leaving an accident scene, failure to appear, DUI, or other vehicle-related felony in the last five [5] years)
• No previous felony convictions

NOTE: If selected for an interview, you will be required to submit a current driver's abstract (no more than one [1] month old) to meet the licensing requirement.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to work calmly under pressure and deal effectively with upset individuals
• Reliability, punctuality and ability to use discretion in decision making processes
• Ability to professionally interact with a diverse population of students, staff and faculty
• Ability to follow directions and work under a chain of command
• Ability to effectively communicate in both oral and written English
• Ability to work individually and as a team member to provide excellent customer service

Conditions of Employment

Physical Work Environment:

• Ability to crouch and lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to use cleaning materials/chemicals to maintain security vehicles
• Ability to meet the physical demands of assisting in building evacuations, conducting traffic control, and completion of various defensive tactic and job specific training courses.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of standing/walking for extended periods of time outdoors and across varied terrain in inclement and/or hot weather

Other Conditions:
These positions may work full or part-time on an on call basis, for periods of one week to six months, to fill in for permanent staff absences. As an hourly on-call position, there is no predictability or guarantee of the number of hours/days that may be scheduled. Hourly employees maintain an "at-will" employment relationship meaning that either you or the College may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason.

• This position may require evening, weekend, and/or holiday work
• Other conditions that may apply will be detailed upon offer of employment
• If selected for an interview, you will be required to submit a current driver's abstract (no more than one [1] month old) to meet the licensing requirement.
• In compliance with the Immigration & Nationality Act, proof of authorization to work in the US will be required at the time of hire

In accordance with RCW 28B.112.080, applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current or past places of employment.

Required Materials

N/A