Public Safety Officer; -3rd Shift

Overview

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsin's largest and most diverse technical college. MATC offers high-quality programs connecting students to careers in as little as one to two years, and provides a less expensive path to a four‑year degree.

• Patrolling to Maintain Public Safety – Monitors campus‑wide safety, investigates disturbances, fire hazards, suspicious persons, hazardous conditions, trespassers, and other incidents; operates and monitors computerized Fire and Security Systems and Closed Circuit Television Systems.
• District Crime Prevention – Patrols buildings and grounds, checks doors and windows; conducts classroom refrigerator and freezer checks each shift; reports accidents or defective conditions; provides removal of locks and locker contents as part of locker searches.
• Parking Enforcement – Patrols parking areas to enforce parking regulations and writes citations and warnings as needed.
• Administrative Reporting – Writes accurate and complete incident reports; summarizes and documents results of initial investigations and campus incidents; submits reports to supervisors for review.
• Effective Communication – Receives and disseminates information by radio, telephone and computer; coordinates communications between officers and other agencies; dispatches personnel to emergency and non‑emergency requests.
• Security Escorts – Assists staff, students and visitors with security functions including walking escorts for students, employees and personnel carrying valuable property or currency.
• Training and Preparation – Conducts campus‑wide emergency drills such as Fire, Lockdown, and Severe Weather Drills; provides safety puppet skits for daycare students district‑wide.
• Collaborative Teamwork – Establishes, maintains, and enhances positive work relationships with students, staff, faculty, and outside agencies.
• Continuous Learning & Professional Development – Maintains current knowledge of best practices and standards in safety for higher education; actively organizes and participates in trainings, workshops, seminars, committees and professional associations.
• Other Duties – Performs other related duties within the scope of the position as required to support institutional objectives.

Required Education & Experience – Associate Degree in criminal justice (60 college credits) or related field and three years of law enforcement/public safety experience (preferably some in a metropolitan area).

Preferred Education & Experience – Bachelor’s degree in Police Science or Criminal Justice or related field and more than five years of law enforcement/public safety experience.

Required License/Certification – CPR;
First Aid; AED certification with 60 days of employment.

Preferred License/Certification – Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board (LESB) certification as a Wisconsin Peace Officer or similar law enforcement certification; firearms permit from the State of Wisconsin (must be attainable) highly desirable; licensing required within 90 days of employment.

• Knowledge of current crime prevention methods and procedures.
• Proficiency in the use of standard law enforcement equipment.
• Training and skill in community policing practices.
• Ability to interpret and apply techniques, procedures and methods used in the operation of communications equipment.
• Ability to interpret and apply codes, policies and procedures.
• Effective application of Incident Command System and National Incident Management System to emergencies.
• Skilled in mediation and crisis intervention.
• Ability to remain calm and professional under stressful situations.
• Ability to perform basic math computations.
• Ability to communicate effectively through both oral and written means.
• Ability to establish, collaborate and maintain effective work relationships with peers, students, teachers, staff, representatives of outside agencies, educational institutions, and the general public.
• Ability to convey an image of professionalism and dedication in work related activities.
• Ability to work with culturally diverse student and employee populations.
• Proficiency in the use of computers and software…