Campus Safety and Security Officer - Colorado Mountain College : Job Details

Job Description:

Pre-requisites for Position (Qualifications Standards)

Education and experience sufficient to meet the rigors of the position. Examples may include an associate degree with six months related work experience or vocational school or technical program beyond high school or high school diploma and 1 year related experience. Experience preferred, or equivalent education and experience that will provide the necessary knowledge, skill, and abilities to perform the functions of the position. Training in, or willingness to be trained in, first aid and CPR is required.

Special Skills or abilities directly applicable to the position: Strong relational and observational skills and written and oral communications. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and members of the public. Familiarity with report writing, forms, and memos.

Strong organizational skills with attention to detail. Responsible for working odd shifts, and possible weekends. Work independently. Some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting. Must regularly stand or walk for extended periods of time. Must always be accessible for two-way radio communication. Mentally analyze a situation, solve problems, and make decisions under pressure in area of responsibility. Read and understand written instruction and communicate information and ideas in clear and concise written form.

Welcoming. Innovative. Focused on Student Success. These principles reflect the soul of CMC. They guide us in building our teams, cultivating leaders, and expanding our approaches and mindset. They guide us to be an institution of higher education that's the right fit for every faculty member, staff, student, and community member in its trust. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to working effectively with students, employees, and community members of all backgrounds.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) or conversational language abilities preferred.

The hiring pay rate is $18.76 per hour. Benefits include retirement contribution, annual and sick time, mental health resources, and tuition benefit. CMC utilizes a wage progression compensation model that accounts for a candidate's skill and experience. Although a hiring rate is listed, this will be set commensurate with the successful candidate's qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

* This is a part-time position which is limited to 28 hours per CMC's workweek. CMC's workweek is Saturday through Friday.

Position anticipated to close on November 22, 2024 or until filled.

Minimum Qualifications:

Essential Duties

* Act as first responder to all campus emergencies, medical and criminal, that could potentially be hazardous and/or life threatening.

* Enforce campus policies and procedures as may relate to safety and security concerns.

* Make regular inspection tours of the campus facilities noting unusual occurrences and establishing a presence.

* Watch for trespassers, fire, water leaks, or other circumstances which could lead to loss or damage to property and equipment. Unlock buildings as scheduled for events or classes.

* Secure all exits, doors and windows and turn out lights at the end of the night.

* Inform supervisor when any electrical or mechanical system is malfunctioning.

* Observe and report hazardous conditions to management, and attend to these as appropriate.

* Ensure only authorized persons are admitted to the campus while on duty.

* Address people using the campus facilities who should not be.

* Direct visitors and assists as necessary.

* Monitor parking lots and direct traffic and parking as necessary, and surveil adjacent streets and properties for suspicious activity.

* Enforce campus traffic regulations including parking, and speeding. Enforce campus policies including smoking, alcohol usage, and drug usage.

* Observe weather conditions on campus and report dangerous or unusual weather-related activity to management.

* Patrol parking lots during inclement weather and provide assistance to visitors as needed.

* Complete investigations of college violations, including viewing camera footage, talking with witnesses, and writing incident reports.

* Act as a liaison for the College with local law enforcement.

* Provide awareness education/information on an informal basis to students and employees during other duties.

* May be required to perform incidental custodial and maintenance duties as required.

* Assist contractors with facility access and building reference needs. Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

This position works within the framework of responsibilities but may require guidance at times.

Supervisory Responsibility

Position has no supervisory responsibility.

Special Conditions of Employment

Successful completion of a background check including a motor vehicles records report required. Incumbents in this position will adhere to all safety and compliance policies of Colorado Mountain College while performing all duties assigned. Evening hours may be expected.

Working Conditions

This position requires regular sitting, frequent walking, standing and driving; occasional handling objects, pushing/pulling; frequent reaching with hands/arms, and use of finger movements; occasional lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling objects up to 50 lbs. Constant written and oral communication and the ability to reason and analyze and perform calculations occasionally. Work is performed using a computer and standard office equipment daily and driving a vehicle occasionally.

CMC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the College will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADA Coordinator, Human Resources, [email protected]

NOTE: This position description is intended to indicate the basic nature of positions allocated to this class and provide examples of typical duties that may be assigned. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.