Security Officer

Summary

The position of Security Officer is a vibrant, community-focused role responsible for active engagement with the campus community related to safety and security. The position provides a variety of community services, responds to emergencies, and maintains and/or enforces campus rules or regulations for students, employees, and guests.

The Security Officer continuously patrols the college campus and is available to respond to requests for assistance, among other areas of responsibility. These responsibilities include engaging with the campus community, answering and responding to calls, responding to emergencies, enforcing college rules and regulations, and providing services to individuals on campus. This position reports to the Director of Security.

• Patrol campus buildings and grounds by vehicle and on foot to ensure safety and security.
• Provide initial response to complaints, emergencies, and incidents. Follow established incident response procedures, including escalating to administration and/or law enforcement as appropriate.
• Respond to calls for assistance or information; provide community services such as access assistance, vehicle restarts, safety escorts, etc.
• Enforce campus rules and regulations, document violations, and coordinate directly with local law enforcement and other public agencies when appropriate.
• Write detailed, concise incident reports and maintain accurate daily logs.
• Operate two-way radios and college vehicles. Carry college-issued equipment, including ballistic vest, taser, and REPULS deterrent spray.
• Utilize software systems including Colleague, Maxient, Exacq Vision, SMS Enterprise, Access It, 25‑Live, Rave alert system, and the Federal Signal alert system.
• Perform a variety of other duties as assigned.
• Use and maintain approved department equipment including radios, vehicles, and computers, including all programs utilized for the position, including but not limited to Colleague, Maxient, Exacqvision, SMS Enterprise, 25‑Live, Rave alert system, and the Federal Signal alert system.

• Must be age 21 or older and possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid motor vehicle license at the time of hire and must obtain a Wyoming driver’s license within 30 days of hire. Must be insurable under the College’s insurance plan at the time of hire.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and decision‑making skills.
• Demonstrated success in effectively managing stressful situations, intervening in conflicts, and handling difficult and/or intoxicated individuals.
• Demonstrated customer service skills and experience.
• Strong time management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and multiple tasks with frequent interruption.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible shifts alone or with co‑workers, including nights, weekends, holidays, and on short notice.

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited institution.
• Prior relevant training, including incident command, public safety, mental health intervention, or similar.
• Prior law enforcement or security experience.

• CPR/AED
• First‑Aid
• Stop the Bleed
• Blood borne pathogens
• ICS Introduction Courses (100, 200, 700)
• Nar Can
• Axon Taser and use of force
• REPULS deterrent spray

• Post offer pre‑employment fitness for duty physical assessment
• Background and motor vehicle check

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a climate control indoor environment and outdoors subject to various weather conditions. The employee regularly works near video display equipment and uses a vehicle. The employee frequently is exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee frequently works in the evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal to moderate.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and hear. The employee must regularly lift, carry, move, push or pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift, carry, move, push or pull up to 50…