Campus Security Officer; Part-Time

Position: Campus Security Officer (Part-Time)
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* This position is open until filled.

South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) seeks a highly motivated and qualified candidate for the position of Part-Time Hourly Campus Security Officer working Monday and Tuesday from 8 am-4 pm.  

The purpose of the Campus Security Officer is to support student success by facilitating a safe and secure environment to encourage student retention and completion. This position is directly responsible for the general safety and security of two college campuses and two satellite locations, the protection of life and property, maintenance of order, providing assistance to visitors, students, faculty, and staff by providing security services for the college community, which includes public safety/service, crime prevention, and emergency response.

South Puget Sound Community College is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its professional staff. A firm understanding of anti racist policy development coupled with the skills to eliminate barriers that harm underrepresented people is a college requirement. The students that we serve come from a variety of backgrounds. On average, 43% of SPSCC students are people of color.

We strongly encourage members of the underrepresented groups, veterans, and bi- or multi-lingual individuals to apply for this position to help meet the needs of our diverse students and service district.

And if that isn't enough?  We also offer:

* A healthy work/life balance for our employees, with the opportunity for flexible work schedules and remote work, depending on position and college needs

* The Clipper Coffee Corner serves Batdorf & Bronson coffee and a selection of delicious food

* A brand new Health & Wellness Center

* FREE Bus service every 15 minutes to downtown Olympia and beyond

* FREE parking on our campuses
¿ permits are not required

* On-campus child care

* Many walking paths that are marked and on nicely paved sidewalks

* SPSCC promotes wellness with a variety of workshops and events on campus

* Lots of activities with our Artist & Lecture series, which are FREE for staff and faculty

* Many community events in the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts

* Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that offer an opportunity for SPSCC employees to gather and connect around issues that define them personally and affect their work at the College and their professional development. Current Employee Resource Groups include:

* Staff and Faculty of Color (SFOC) ERG - an employee network that strives to create an intentional and relational foundation for community and trust-building across different groups through shared values.

* The LGBTQIA+ ERG creates a space for LGBTQIA+ staff and faculty at the college to share resources, build support and community, and work towards greater equity and accessibility.

Provision of Security Services:

* Follow written and oral instructions; respond to emergencies and employ effective courses of action, which include summoning first responders.

* Patrol campus buildings and property in a security vehicle and on foot to enforce college policy, rules, regulations, and applicable local, state, and federal statutes.

* Observe and detect suspicious situations

* Protect life and property

* Inspect college buildings and grounds for prowlers, suspicious activity, fire, property damage, safety hazards, and security of doors, windows, buildings, and vehicles.

* Operate security equipment including portable, mobile, and base radios, security vehicles, computers, and telephones, expandable baton, handcuffs, OC (pepper) spray, flashlights, physical and electronic keys and key cards.

* Issue timely warnings and emergency alert messages by telephone and computer.

Minimum Qualifications:

* High School diploma or equivalent

* Possession of a valid driver's license

* Two years of work experience as a campus police or security officer or equivalent education

* No previous felony convictions; and satisfactory completion of a background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Knowledge of due process,…