Security Officer

Security Officer

Whitman College

Compensation: $19.80 hourly

Located in the historic community of http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Whitman's vibrant and beautiful tree‑lined campus is home to an intellectually diverse, dynamic, welcoming and supportive community of some 500 staff and faculty serving approximately 1,500 students from the local region and across the globe. With exceptional students, accomplished faculty and staff, and a fiercely loyal and growing number of engaged alumni, Whitman College continues to build on its national reputation for academic excellence as one of the top liberal arts colleges in the country.

is cultivating a community built on inclusion and belonging. We recognize the value of those who can offer historically underrepresented perspectives and encourage applications from those whose background, knowledge, and insights from lived experience can add to the college's working and learning environment.

Whitman College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EEO).

The Security Officer supports the program of Security at Whitman College by patrolling the campus during the designated shift and dealing with emergency situations and potentially uncooperative people in a calm, responsible manner This position reports to the Director of Security.

• Patrol and inspect the buildings and grounds to maintain security from fire, theft, illegal entry, property damage, or unauthorized use of buildings.
• Respond to emergency situations using good judgment about approaching subjects or contacting the police or fire department.
• Ensure that doors and windows are locked.
• Ensure fire alarms and burglar alarms are in proper working condition.
• Perform first aid care and CPR when needed.
• Manage Whitman College First Responders during the designated shift.
• Adhere to safety rules and precautions in all phases of the work and while driving College vehicles.
• Always carry the required equipment furnished by the department while on shift.

• Maintain accurate notes and transfer them to the Current Security Log.
• Document all incident reports as appropriate and log into the Simplicity Advocate system.
• Identify potential safety hazards and report them to the appropriate department.

• Ability to actively and positively contribute to the College's core values of diversity, equity, inclusion, antiracism and access.
• Ability to patrol campus, walking for extended periods of time, covering long distances rapidly in case of emergency, and climbing stairs.
• Ability to pass first aid and CPR tests and perform, if needed, from a kneeling position.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work closely and congenially with faculty, students, and staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to operate a computer.
• Ability to operate college vehicles; have a valid Washington State driver's license.
• Ability to do shift work including night shift, weekends and holidays.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of experience working within a security set.

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