Campus Public Safety & First-Responder

Mount Hood Community College; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Hood Community College seeks a Public Safety Officer to patrol campus, enforce policies, and respond to emergencies. You will investigate incidents, assist with Crowd control, and coordinate with local authorities as needed.

The role requires maintaining records, reporting findings, and acting as a first responder to fires, medical emergencies, and other incidents. Requires valid driver license and DPSST certifications where applicable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of public safety or related experience in a post-secondary setting or equivalent.
• Current valid driver license; insurability and minimum 3 years driving history.
• Proficiency with word processing, email, and spreadsheets (MS Office).

Responsibilities

• Conduct foot and vehicle patrols; issue warnings and citations; manage crowd control.
• Investigate incidents; interview witnesses; document outcomes.
• Assist with emergencies; serve as first responder and provide first aid/CPR if needed.
• Provide access to facilities and perform safety checks; maintain logs and reports.

Skills

De-escalation

Communication

Observation skills

Report writing

Education

High school diploma or GED

DPSST unarmed certification (within 90 days)

CPR certification

First Aid certification

AED certification

Tools

Video surveillance systems

Access control systems

Report writing tools

Job description

Mount Hood Community College seeks a Public Safety Officer to patrol campus, enforce policies, and respond to emergencies. You will investigate incidents, assist with Crowd control, and coordinate with local authorities as needed.

The role requires maintaining records, reporting findings, and acting as a first responder to fires, medical emergencies, and other incidents. Requires valid driver license and DPSST certifications where applicable.