Campus Security Safety Supervisor

Campus Security Safety Officer

Opening available for internal permanent State employees of the Washington Military Department at Camp Murray, WA.

• Manage the security program and staff, providing 24/7 installation security and access control to Camp Murray military installation.
• Direct and coordinate all requirements for the security program, ensuring personnel are resourced, trained, and qualified to perform their duties.
• Responsible for budget and administrative duties in support of the security program.
• Perform security duties as needed; position requires carrying a service firearm.
• Write, review, update, and implement security policies and procedures for the security program.

• Five years of experience in roles such as security guard, correctional officer, store investigator, police officer, police reserve officer, military police, or other law enforcement work.
• One year of lead and/or supervisory experience.
• A certification of successful completion of a basic law enforcement training program approved by the Washington Criminal Justice Training Commission, or a certificate of completion in a police or reserve academy or military training program will substitute for one year of the required experience.

• One year of professional‑level experience managing a security program.
• Basic First Aid & CPR certification.
• Strong communication skills with the public, other employees, and through radio and telephone as necessary to ensure quick response to security‑related situations.
• Understanding and adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and standards for a safe work environment.
• Ability to handle highly stressful or adverse situations, make sound decisions calmly, and help calm others.
• Use of senses and reasoning to gather information and make independent determinations about ongoing security issues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) for document development.
• Basic knowledge of computer‑supported and automated security program operations.
• Understanding of Washington State purchasing rules and ethics.
• Ability to take action to meet the needs of others and to learn and grow.

• Communicate with the public, other employees, and through radio and telephone as necessary.
• Understand and follow laws, regulations, and standards to maintain a safe work environment.
• Handle highly stressful situations, make good decisions calmly, and help calm others.
• Use senses and reasoning to gather information and make independent determinations.
• Read, understand, communicate, and abide by department policies, state and federal laws, and ordinances.
• Gather information, develop accurate written incident and investigative reports, and follow up on security incidents.
• Use word processing software (e.g., Microsoft Word) to create, format, edit, preview, and print documents.
• Basic understanding of computer‑supported and automated security program operations.

• Routinely work a 40‑hour week providing ongoing customer and program support.
• Screen incoming traffic to assess required authorization to access the installation.
• Provide basic first aid and CPR as needed until arrival of emergency units.
• Have adequate hearing to decipher radio traffic, vehicle noise, and detect danger.
• Walk or stand for long periods while working at a post, directing traffic, and conducting patrols.
• Work outside in all types of inclement weather.
• Perform full range of body motion and use defensive tactics.
• Manual dexterity for writing, keyboarding, and use of a personal computer.
• Prepare for periods of significant physical effort and response to incidents.

Security staff are responsible for ensuring the safety and security of agency personnel and visitors by controlling and monitoring ingress and egress through access control points on Camp Murray.

Compensation
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Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion.

Background Check, Polygraph, and Psychological Examination
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• Must successfully complete a pre‑employment personal history and background investigation, including a polygraph exam and psychological testing.
• Must sign a WMD Personal…