Security Officer

Title:

Security Officer

Posting Number: S01542JP

Department:
Safety and Security

The Security Officer provides support through the Campus Communications Center and patrols the College campus on foot, bicycle, or in a security vehicle. The officer is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff, alumni, visitors, and property.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting daily patrols and walkthroughs of campus buildings and grounds, including locking and unlocking buildings and inspecting fire and access control alarm systems
• Monitoring the condition of campus buildings and taking steps to prevent damage or theft, as well as identifying and reporting hazards such as broken lights or unsafe conditions during patrols
• Investigating incidents, crimes, and complaints involving the College or its community members, and ensuring compliance with established regulations and policies
• Operating the Campus Security Communications Center by monitoring alarms, responding to complaints and requests, and coordinating response efforts by communicating with patrol officers via radio or other means
• Maintaining detailed and accurate records as it pertains to incidents, activities, and communications
• While this is a fairly entry‑level position, Bowdoin will provide 5 weeks of training to new security employees, further training at 6 months, and offer other opportunities for training throughout the year such as deescalation trainings.

• The hourly rate for this position is $21.00 per hour. Exact compensation will be determined based on years of applicable experience.
• This position is eligible for overtime, a 10% shift differential, and a weekend differential.
• 2nd Shift Differential (10%):
  Applies to hours worked from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
  • $21.00 × 10% = $2.10 additional per hour
  • Weekend Differential:
    Additional $1.00 per hour for hours worked on Saturday and Sunday.
• New employees of the college are eligible for a $1,000 sign‑on bonus paid out at 90 days!

• A variety of health insurance plans
• Generous Retirement Plan – 10.12% of annual compensation contribution (Eligible after 1 year of service and age 26), no match or vesting required!
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off: 10 days of vacation (1st year), 15 days (2nd year), 12 days of personal/sick time (PTO accruals based on hours worked).
• Paid Holidays and Special Days Off
• Paid Parental Leave (Available after one year of service)
• Access to many of the College’s facilities including the gym and pool (Including household members)
• High school diploma or GED equivalent required;
  Associate’s degree in criminal justice or related field preferred
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification (or willing to obtain upon employment)
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to meet the requirements of the College’s Motor Vehicle Use Policy required
• Attendance at a Campus Security Officer Academy
• Working knowledge of various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems
• Ability to work three regularly scheduled, 120 hours (18 months full‑time equivalent) as a Bowdoin College Security Officer I (of which 1,040 hours as a Museum Security Officer may be applied toward this requirement)
• Demonstrated proficiency in Patrol and Communications Center operations (a minimum of 96 hrs annually in each discipline is expected to maintain an acceptable level of proficiency)
• Ability to maintain at least one approved area of special expertise (e.g., Field Training Officer, crime prevention, MOAB , defensive tactics, drug recognition, CPR /First Aid Instructor)
• Ability to design, implement and maintain a self‑initiated community service project of substantial value to the Bowdoin community that enhances campus safety and security
• Ability to successfully complete the Maine Campus Security Online Training Center courses

• This is an entry‑level position and no prior work experience is required
• At least 1 year of relevant experience in safety and security field preferred

• This is an onsite, full‑time position working 40 hours/52 weeks…