Institutional Security Officer III Middlesex Community College

Institutional Security Officer III

Middlesex Community College (MCC), established in 1970, provides access to affordable education for a diverse community from all ethnic backgrounds and identities, preparing individuals for success and lifelong learning. We promote academic excellence, provide workforce development opportunities, and empower all learners to become productive and socially responsible members of our local and global communities. The College provides a broad range of services that are essential to attract, reward, and retain talented faculty and staff.

The MCC community promotes a culture of inclusion in which our employees feel supported and empowered to best serve our diverse student population. We are proud to offer our classes on both the Bedford and Lowell campuses, as well as a robust online course offering. MCC is committed to transforming lives as we educate, challenge, and support all students as evident in our strategic plan .

As an affirmative action employer, MCC strongly encourages members of underrepresented groups, minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence to apply.

Unit: AFSCME, Unit II

Department: Administration

Reports to: Director of Safety and Campus Operations

Date: September 22, 2023

General

Summary:

The Institutional Safety Officer III is a security professional responsible for helping to keep a peaceful and safe campus environment and is considered essential personnel. This position is responsible for protecting individuals on campus property and maintaining the security of campus buildings, facilities, parking lots, walkways, and grounds of the College. The incumbent at this position will supervise, conduct training, and assign work to contracted security officers, in conjunction with Director of Safety & Campus Operations, of up to 6-15 contracted security personnel.

• Act as first responder to all campus emergencies, medical and criminal, that could potentially be hazardous and/or life threatening
• Enforce campus policies and procedures as may relate to safety and security concerns
• Make regular inspection tours of the campus facilities noting unusual occurrences
• Watch for trespassers, fire, water leaks, or other circumstances which could lead to loss of or damage to property and equipment
• Unlock buildings as scheduled for events and ensure all windows and doors are locked as scheduled
• Observe and report hazardous conditions to the Director of Safety and Campus Operations
• Ensure inside and outside lights are turned on/off as required and inform the Director of Safety and Campus Operations when any electrical or mechanical system is malfunctioning
• Ensure only authorized persons are admitted to the campus while on duty
• Direct visitors and assist as necessary
• Monitor parking lots and direct traffic and parking as necessary
• Enforce campus traffic regulations including parking and speeding
• Enforce campus policies including smoking, alcohol usage, and drug usage
• Observe weather conditions on campus and report dangerous or unusual weather-related activity to the Director of Safety and Campus Operations
• Provide awareness education/information on an informal basis to students and employees as needed/requested
• May be required to perform incidental custodial and maintenance duties as requested by facilities (such as turning off a water main)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Applicants must have at least (A) one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in law enforcement, in a governmental police force or in work involving the protection or security of buildings, equipment or people as the major duty, or (B) any equivalent combination…