Public Safety Officer - Part-Time

Description

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsin's largest and most diverse technical college, offering 170+ high-quality programs that connect students to a career in as little as one to two years. The college also offers a less expensive path to a four‑year degree. MATC is transforming lives, industry and our community by preparing students today for the careers of tomorrow. MATC's diverse team members – 42% of whom are employees of color – work with a purpose to serve the students who make us one of the most diverse two‑year institutions in the Midwest.

Together, we are meeting the needs of the community we share and are committed to eliminating equity gaps in higher education for both students and employees. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who share the same passion for serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC c.edu.

• Patrolling to Maintain Public Safety
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  Monitors campus‑wide safety, investigates disturbances, fire hazards, suspicious persons, hazardous conditions, trespassers, and other incidents occurring on campuses; assists in the investigation of incidents; and provides emergency aid. Operates and monitors computerized Fire and Security Systems and Closed Circuit Television Systems.
• District Crime Prevention
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  Patrols and maintains watch over buildings and grounds, checks doors and windows; conducts classroom refrigerator and freezer checks each shift for normal operating ranges; and reports accidents or defective conditions on foot and in vehicle or fixed location. Provides the removal of locks and locker contents as part of locker searches.
• Parking Enforcement
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  Patrols parking areas to enforce parking regulations and writes citations and warnings as needed.
• Administrative Reporting
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  Writes accurate and complete incident reports; summarizes and documents results of initial investigations and campus incidents; submits written and verbal reports to supervisors for review and determination if further action is required.
• Effective Communication
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  Receives and disseminates information by radio, telephone and computer and coordinates communications between officers and other agencies. Dispatches personnel to emergency/non‑emergency requests. Also, provides assistance with shift operations by providing information to co‑workers on items affecting their activities and assisting co‑workers with problems encountered and making decisions in the field and assuming responsibility for those decisions.
• Security Escorts
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  Assists staff, students and visitors in all activities related to security functions including walking escorts for students, employees and personnel carrying valuable property or currency.
• Training and Preparation
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  Conducts campus‑wide emergency drills such as Fire, Lockdown, and Severe Weather Drills. Provides Safety Puppet Skits for daycare student district‑wide.
• Collaborative Teamwork
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  Establishes, maintains, and enhances positive work relationships with students, staff, faculty, and outside agencies.
• Continuous Learning & Professional Development
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  Maintains current knowledge of best practices and standards in safety for higher education with an emphasis on community colleges. Actively organizes and/or participates in applicable work groups, trainings, workshops, seminars, committees and professional associations or conferences to promote continuous learning.
• Other duties
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  Performs other related duties within the scope of the position as required for the efficient operation of the division and to support institutional objectives.

Compliance with all state, federal, and accreditation standards/requirement, as well as all MATC policies and procedures.

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

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 (must…