Part-time Security Guard Poulsbo

Salary: $22.51 - $30.11
* Hourly

Classification:
Classified

Reports to:

Campus Security Lieutenant

This position will remain open for a minimum of seven (7) days. The College reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time after the minimum posting period once a sufficient applicant pool has been established. All classified positions will start their salary at Step

A.

This position is expected to work not more than 18 hours a week; days and hours will vary depending on the current needs of the department and is not eligible for benefits.

The Security Guard 1 position supports Olympic College’s mission by providing a safe, secure, and welcoming learning and working environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This position performs routine campus patrols, monitors facilities and parking areas, assists with access control, responds to safety and security concerns, and provides assistance during emergencies. Through a visible security presence, proactive prevention, and professional customer service, the Security Guard 1 helps protect college property, promote campus safety, and support an environment where students can focus on their educational goals and employees can effectively carry out the college’s mission.

Patrol a designated area on foot or in a patrol vehicle to enforce institution rules and regulations, local, state and federal statues, laws and ordinances.

• Inspect buildings, grounds, and surroundings for signs of prowlers, fire, property damage, or any other anomalies by conducting visual inspections and using patrol vehicles, flashlights, radios, and other assigned security equipment.
• Provide first aid when necessary to students, employees, visitors, and other individuals on campus by using available first aid supplies and personal protective equipment, such as first aid kits, bandages, and disposable gloves.
• Conduct building walkthroughs by inspecting assigned buildings, classrooms, offices, hallways, restrooms, and other accessible areas.
• Engage with the campus community by interacting professionally with students, faculty, staff, visitors, and contractors during routine patrols and campus activities.
• Respond to inquiries from the campus community by providing students, employees, visitors, and contractors with information regarding campus safety, building access, parking regulations, directions, college policies, and available resources.
• Assist students, faculty, staff, and other authorized individuals with vehicle lockouts, jump-starts, and the removal of student padlocks.
• Secure classrooms after use at the end of the day by checking assigned classrooms for occupants, confirming that windows are secured, ensuring lights and equipment are turned off and locking doors.
• Secure the Poulsbo Campus by activating intrusion alarms, verifying that doors and windows are secured, confirming that occupants have exited, and activating intrusion alarm systems.
• Patrol the campus for signs of suspicious or criminal behavior, observing individuals and activities, checking vulnerable areas, and communicating with Campus Security personnel through two-way radios to maintain a safe campus environment.
• Respond to emergencies, including medical incidents, fires, distress signals, intrusion alarms, and law enforcement situations on campus.
• Document incidents and prepare accident or injury reports by collecting supporting information or other available evidence when authorized.
• Report crimes and incidents potentially reportable by notifying the Campus Security supervisor, Clery Coordinator, or other authorized college officials.

Operate departmental communication and technical equipment to support campus security operations.

• Use a two-way portable radio…