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. The college operates a Regional Emergency Training Center and partners with the Joint Health Sciences Center. It is a Hispanic‑serving and military‑friendly institution.

As a leading employer, CCC offers dynamic opportunities for educators, academic leaders, and professionals 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 exciting and rewarding.

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

County

Financial Administrative Services

Part‑Time;
Flexible Schedule Required

Government Services Officers – Fire/Law Enforcement/Military report to and are supervised by the Director of the Government Services Division. Their duties include greeting and directing the public, crime prevention, protection of life and property, access control, investigation, and enforcement of policies and procedures for Camden County College and the County of Camden. Employees become familiar with county and college policies, procedures, orders, regulations, and equipment to execute assigned responsibilities.

All actions relating to security and safety are in accordance with approved college policies and supervisory direction. Employees must demonstrate and promote a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.

• 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, emphasizing superior customer service.
• Ensure physical security by controlling access of associates and visitors, maintaining visitor and alarm panel control logs, and operating pedestrian magnetometers and hand wands when necessary.
• Monitor designated areas using techniques such as foot patrols, walking stair towers and operating security camera systems.
• Prepare a Daily Patrol Log, listing all activities, incidents, and actions taken during shift in a clear and concise manner. Prepare all required written and electronic reports on prescribed forms.
• Conduct surveillance to detect and prevent violations of site policy and state law and report to appropriate authority.
• Conduct building inspections and report hazards promptly to proper authorities.
• Participate in access control screening, s, investigations, building searches, fire drills, and other similar functions after receiving training.
• Render first aid and other medical assistance as required to the level of expertise or as directed by medically competent persons.
• Respond to all calls for service and critical incidents, 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 to facilitate growth and professionalism.
• All other duties as required.

High school diploma or equivalency required. Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice preferred.

• Twenty (20) years or more of sworn law enforcement, full‑time (not volunteer) fire service, or military service preferred. If less than 20 years, candidates who have graduated from an accredited police academy, fire academy, or have completed military training and have at least 4 years served may be considered.
• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with employees and the public, both verbally and in written form.
• Certification in CPR, NARCAN, and First Aid, or…