Public Safety Officer - Kalamazoo Valley Community College : Job Details

Are you a law enforcement professional drawn to providing service to your community? Do you have the personal skills and characteristics required to work positively with all individuals who comprise that community? If so, then please read on. Kalamazoo Valley Community College may have the perfect opportunity for you as a Public Safety Officer.

This part-time position reports to the Captain of Public Safety. A Public Safety Officer performs law enforcement functions on the grounds and around the perimeters of all Kalamazoo Valley Community College sites.

Duties include:

* Patrolling campus locations and surrounding streets.

* Enforcing local and state laws and parking regulations.

* Providing service functions including directing traffic and assistance to students and staff.

* Responding to emergency situations of accidental, medical, industrial, and criminal nature, and taking appropriate action as needed.

Additional responsibilities include investigating criminal and non-criminal incident complaints received from the college community; writing reports involving incidents for presentation to the Prosecuting Attorney's Office and/or the College's Ombudsman; working with students and staff on crime prevention issues; developing and presenting related training as appropriate; and other related tasks.

Minimum Qualifications:

* An Associate degree in an appropriate field or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

* Candidates must have MCOLES certification and be First Aid/CPR certifiable.

* Candidates selected to interview for this position will be required to submit to criminal record background and credit history checks.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

* At least 3 years of law enforcement experience is strongly preferred.

* First Aid/CPR certification is strongly preferred.

Physical Demands:

Extensive standing, walking, performing patrols, directing traffic, and providing physical assistance in emergency situations.

Work Hours: Varies based on shift. Posting Date 09/10/2024 Closing Date: Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please apply online at: jobs.kvcc.edu

This posting will remain open until filled. Kalamazoo Valley Community College reserves the right to close this search once a qualified candidate pool has been established.

EEO Statement

As an employer, Kalamazoo Valley encourages, welcomes, and fosters differences because we believe that diversity makes us great. It is the policy of Kalamazoo Valley Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race (including traits associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, color, national origin/ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, age, height, weight, familial status, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any other status or characteristic protected by law, in its programs, services, employment or activities. All qualified applicants will be given equal opportunity and consideration for employment; please consider joining us as we empower all to learn, grow and thrive.

Prior to a job offer, candidates will be required to complete a criminal record background check. For some positions, a credit history investigation will also be required. Information gathered will be used for job-related purposes to the extent permitted by applicable law and will not result in an automatic disqualification from an employment opportunity.