Institutional Security Officer III

Institutional Security Officer III

Institutional Security Officer III

Department: Public Safety

Location: Wellesley Hills/Framingham

Mass Bay fosters educational excellence and academic success to prepare students for local and global citizenship, to promote their personal growth, to meet critical workforce demands of communities, and to contribute to the region’s economic development.

Massachusetts Bay Community College is served by a cadre of employees of varied backgrounds and experiences. We invite all individuals to consider joining our community.

Located in Greater Boston, Mass Bay is a comprehensive, open‑access community college, offering associate degrees and certificate programs on three campuses in Wellesley Hills, Framingham, and Ashland, Massachusetts.

Position Summary:

The ideal candidate will join a vibrant educational community and have a desire and ability to serve a population of students with various needs and backgrounds.

A part of the public safety department’s responsibility is to ensure and maintain a secure campus environment; provide protection and security of persons, facilities, and property; patrol campus buildings and adjacent areas; conduct surveillance of assigned areas; determine the extent of violations and take appropriate action; take steps to remedy or control emergency situations; prepare and review a variety of information‑gathering forms and reports;

provide direction and general information to the public; and perform related work as required.

Key

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Patrol an assigned area on foot; make periodic rounds and security checks of buildings and grounds; conduct surveillance of assigned areas; determine the extent of violations; notify appropriate authorities; and take whatever action is necessary in accordance with authorized procedures.
• Take steps to effectively handle or control emergency situations by administering first aid, summoning assistance, and participating in searches.
• Prepare general reports and logs.
• Inspect firefighting and other safety apparatus (e.g., fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, alarm systems, fire lanes, emergency exits) in accordance with established agency procedures to safeguard the facility's property and the lives of its occupants.
• Respond to inquiries on such matters as travel routes, parking, etc., and provide information concerning pertinent rules and regulations to students and the general public.
• Screen persons for identification, purpose of visit, or required authorization; participate in searches for missing persons or property; operate two‑way radios and/or base station address systems; lock or unlock doors, gates, etc.; direct or control traffic; raise or lower flags; assess road conditions to determine need for emergency snow removal or sanding; and maintain records.
• Serve as extra "event staff" for purposes of providing security.
• Operate computer‑aided record management system.
• Operate a variety of wireless and telecommunication equipment.
• Coordinate the responses to and provide support to field staff in the performance of their duties during emergencies.
• Maintain a variety of logs and journals as required.
• Operate and monitor CCTV equipment, security systems, access control and fire alarm systems.
• Perform record keeping and other support type services that will require the use of a variety of office equipment including but not limited to computers, copy/fax/scanning equipment and related.
• Perform police duties at college‑related functions.
• Prepare reports on investigations conducted and noteworthy incidents occurring during tours of duty.
• Pass on all important information regarding incidents that happen on tour of duty.
• Operate such equipment as two‑way radios, radio‑telephone interconnect, facsimile machines, base stations, emergency and medical equipment and office machines.
• Cooperate and share information with related agencies.
• This position is designated in the role of an essential employee. In the event campuses are closed or classes are cancelled or both due to adverse weather conditions, designated essential personnel shall be required to work during the duration of the cancellation.
• Perform other related…