Security Officer

Position will be posted until filled. Kalamazoo Valley Community College reserves the right to close this search once a qualified candidate pool has been established.

Posting Number:

Posting Number: P

Job Title:

Job Title:

Security Officer

Location:

Location:

Unassigned or Multiple Locations

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time/Part-Time:
Part Time

Pay Rate:

Pay Rate: A minimum of $17.19 per hour. Rate is determined based on education and relevant years of experience beyond the minimum requirements.

Position Type:

Position Type:
Staff

Department:

Department:
Public Safety Department

Job Summary:

Do you have past experience in security services, law enforcement or the military? Do you have a strong sense of commitment for serving the public and a public institution? If so, then Kalamazoo Valley Community College may have the perfect part-time position for you.

• Patrols campus areas and surrounding streets enforcing local and state laws and parking regulations.
• Provides service functions which include directing traffic and assisting students and staff.
• Responds to emergency situations of an accidental, medical, industrial and/or criminal nature taking action, as appropriate.
• Investigates criminal and non-criminal incident complaints received from the College community.
• Writes reports involving incidents for presentation to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and/or the College’s Student Relations Coordinator and/or Human Resources.
• Works with students and staff on crime prevention issues and develops and presents related training, as appropriate.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of security practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of traffic and parking regulations.
• Knowledge of effective customer service principles.
• Skill in operating emergency equipment.
• Skill in administering CPR or First Aid.
• Skill in recognizing safety, security, and health hazards.
• Skill in documenting observations.
• Skill in communicating with faculty, staff, students, and the public.
• Skill in monitoring fire and security systems.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications related to the essential functions of the job.
• Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other personnel and the public.

High school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of related experience, or equivalent combination of training, education and experience.

A current driver license is a requirement.

First Aid/ CPR Certification is preferred.

The work is medium work which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Requires mental acuity including the ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes, the ability to express ideas by means of the spoken word and have close visual acuity.

Up to 20 hours a week, 8 hour shifts; primarily evenings, weekends and holidays.

Posting Date

Posting Date 10/27/2026

As an employer, Kalamazoo Valley encourages, welcomes, and fosters differences because we believe that diversity makes us great. It is the policy of Kalamazoo Valley Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race (including traits associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, color, national origin/ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy,…