Government Services Officer

Government Services Officer

Government Services Officers (GSO) report to, and are under the supervision of, the Director of the Government Services Division for Camden County College. Their duties include, but are not limited to, greeting and directing the public, crime prevention, protection of life and property, access control, investigation, enforcement of policies and procedures for Camden County College and the County of Camden. GSO employees will become entirely familiar with the policies, procedures, orders, regulations, and equipment of the specific site assigned to as needed to execute assigned responsibilities in accordance therewith.

All decisions and actions relating to security and safety shall be in accordance with approved College policies, Government Services Division procedures and relevant supervisory direction. GSO employees must demonstrate and promote a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.

• Ability to work directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Maintain an acceptable level of order, control and safety at assigned sites.
• Monitor designated sites/areas, both interior and exterior, utilizing a range of techniques such as foot patrols, walking stair towers, utilizing handheld radios, and operating security cameras.
• Detect and prevent violations of site policy and state laws and report same to appropriate authority.
• Conduct building inspections and report hazards promptly by notifying proper authorities.
• Escort visitors to designated areas as necessary.
• Participate in access control screening, identification checks, investigations, building searches, dire drills and other similar functions, as needed.
• Render first aid and other medical assistance as required to your level of expertise or as directed by medical professionals.
• Respond to all calls for service and critical incidents, as necessary, effectively assisting site staff and emergency personnel.
• Follow orders and assignments from appropriate authority in a cooperative, timely and effective manner.
• Welcome, assist and respond to all inquiries from others in a friendly, helpful and professional manner.
• Ensure a standard of superior customer service to all who are encountered in the course of performing duties.
• This position description outlines the general nature and level of work assigned to individuals who function in this job. This description is not exhaustive; employee must perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• High school diploma/equivalency required
  - Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice preferred.
• Minimum of one-year experience in the Public Safety field, emergency services or military service preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with other employees and the public, both verbally and in written form.
• Valid Driver's License in good standing.
• Certification in CPR, NARCAN and First Aid, or obtain certification during probationary period.
• Proficient in computer skills relevant to effective report writing and information exchange including Microsoft Word and Outlook.

Special Instructions for Applicants Published Salary Range $16/hr Job Open Date 08/21/2024 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Job Category Temporary Application Types Accepted Main App - Applicant