Government Services Officer - LEO​/MILITARY​/FIRE

Position Information

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Title
Government Services Officer - LEO/MILITARY/FIRE

Overview

Camden County College (CCC) is a leading two-year community College with campuses in Blackwood, Cherry Hill and Camden, New Jersey. In addition, the college operates a Regional Emergency Training Center to educate and train police and fire academy professionals as well as a partnership with the Joint Health Sciences Center in the Camden City educational hub. The college is proud of its status as a Hispanic-serving and military friendly institution.

As a leading employer in the region, CCC offers dynamic opportunities for educators, academic leaders, and professionals who are passionate about shaping the future of education and workforce development.

Joining CCC means becoming part of a mission-driven institution that values diversity, innovation, and excellence. Our faculty and administrative teams are dedicated to student success, academic rigor, and community engagement, making CCC an exciting and rewarding place to work.

Choose CCC for competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health, retirement and tuition assistance.

Location
County

Department
FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

Days and Hours
Part-Time;
Flexible Schedule Required

Requisition Number

Position Goals

Job Description

Government Services Officers - Fire/Law Enforcement/Military report to, and are under the supervision of Director of the Government Services Division. 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.

Employees will become entirely familiar with the policies, procedures, orders, regulations, and equipment of the County and 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 and relevant supervisory direction.
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 in and around the assigned site.

Oversee the patrol of assigned areas, including interior areas, parking lots and all other exterior areas, and perform required duties associated with same.

Welcome, assist and respond to all inquiries from supervisors, associates, visitors and staff in a friendly, helpful and professional manner. Emphasize a standard of superior customer service to all who are encountered in the course of performing duties.

Ensure physical security by controlling access of associates and visitors, along with maintaining visitor and alarm panel control logs. Effectively operate and act as lead personnel in the operation of the pedestrian magnetometers and hand wands where necessary.

Monitor designated areas using a range of techniques such as foot patrols, walking stair towers and operating security camera systems, where applicable.

Prepare a Daily Patrol Log, chronologically listing all activities, incidents, and action taken during shift in a clear and concise manner. Prepare all required written and electronic reports on prescribed forms in a clear and concise manner.

Conduct surveillance to detect and prevent violations of site policy and state law and report same to appropriate authority.

Conduct building inspections and report hazards promptly by notifying proper authorities.

Participate in access control screening, s, investigations, building searches, fire drills, and other similar functions after receiving appropriate training.

Render first aid and other medical assistance as required to your level of expertise or as directed by medically competent persons.

Respond to all calls for service and critical incidents, effectively assisting site staff, and emergency personnel in all situations.

Escort visitors to designated areas, to or from parking lots and other locations as needed.

Follow orders and assignments from appropriate authority in a cooperative, timely and effective manner.

Mentor less experienced Government Services Officers with all of the above listed functions to facilitate the growth and professionalism of staff.

All other duties as required.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

1. High school diploma/equivalency required
- Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice preferred.

2. Twenty (20 years) or more of sworn law enforcement, full-time (not volunteer) fire service, or military service is preferred. In the absence of 20 years of service, candidates who have graduated from an…