CAMPUS PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER

Bates Technical College; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Bates Technical College seeks a Campus Public Safety Officer to protect students, staff, faculty, visitors, and property. The role involves patrolling campuses, handling security concerns, and ensuring a safe environment, with possible irregular hours and weekend work.

The incumbent will conduct safety inspections, escort individuals, respond to alarms, and coordinate with first responders. A background in safety or security and an associate degree or equivalent experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent education and experience.
• Safety/security experience in a college or campus setting preferred.
• Ability to work irregular hours and weekends may be required.

Responsibilities

• Patrol Bates Technical College premises individually or as part of a team.
• Monitor hallways, grounds, and parking areas; respond to security concerns.
• Provide escorts and assist visitors with directions and campus access.
• Inspect doors, locks, lights, cameras, and alarm systems; submit work orders.
• Respond to alarms and incidents; support first responders as needed.
• Conduct briefings and training on campus safety procedures.
• Enforce campus policies and safety procedures; perform parking enforcement.
• Possess de-escalation skills and, if needed, use force to prevent serious harm.
• Maintain knowledge of fire alarm systems, intrusion systems, and surveillance.
• Work on varied shifts, including evenings and weekends, as required.

Education

Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

The Campus Public Safety Officer position, individually and as a member of a team, provides security and patrols Bates Technical College premises. The assignment is to protect students, staff, faculty, visitors, and college property and to maintain a safe and secure campus environment. The incumbent may be required to work irregular hours and weekends on occasion.

In accordance with Section 14.1, vacancies will first be open to all perm anent Local 302 bargaining unit members at Bates Technical College for a minimum period of seven (7) days prior to being offered to non-union members or outside applicants

Essential Functions

• Individually, and as required as a member of a team, patrol building and parking lot premises by walking, standing, and driving a motor vehicle; assist in monitoring hallways, grounds, and other assigned campus and adjacent areas; takes action on security or safety concerns and problems.
• Provides escorts between campus parking lots and campus buildings for students, staff, or faculty upon request.
• Assists visitors by providing directions, maps, parking permits, and escorts as needed.
• Ensures physical security of all college property by visually and physically inspecting windows, doors, gates, locks, lights, cameras, and alarm systems on a regular basis. Submits work order(s) for any deficient conditions. Takes short-term actions to remedy or mitigate deficiencies when needed.
• Reports all security or safety concerns observed and all remediation or mitigation actions taken to supervisor.
• Responds to calls for service and alarms in a prompt and timely manner.
• Investigates all reports of crimes, violations of policies, alarms, suspicious circumstances, safety or security concerns, infrastructure problems or damage, fires, injuries, and other calls for service occurring on Bates Technical College property. Contacts appropriate first responder agencies as needed. Initiates reports as needed. Collects evidence as needed.
• May perform first aid or CPR as needed.
• Contacts suspicious persons, policy violators, and under some circumstances will contact law violators. Conducts field interviews as needed. Issues trespass notices as directed. May photograph or otherwise record violators. Notifies law enforcement as needed. When lesser means have failed or are inappropriate, may use force to prevent serious bodily injury or death to self or others.
• Ensures students, staff, faculty, and visitors perform appropriate actions in the event of an emergency (e.g., lockdown, shelter in place, evacuation, etc.).
• Ensures safety on all college property by visually inspecting all property on a regular basis for any unsafe conditions (e.g. slip, trip, and fall hazards; overhead hazards; electrical hazards; etc.).
• Submits work order(s) for deficient conditions. Takes short-term actions to remedy or mitigate deficiencies when needed.
• Conducts briefings or training on campus safety and security procedures to students, staff, or faculty as directed.
• Educates campus community on college policies and enforces policies as needed. Assist and advise staff, students, and visitors in proper safety procedures; enforce college security policies.
• Conducts parking enforcement to include issuing parking permits, verbal and written warnings, parking violations, and impounding vehicles as necessary.
• Use proper de-escalation tactics when approaching conflict resolution and crisis situationswhile staying abreast of trends and regulations to ensure effectiveness and compliance.
• Investigate theft, property damage, vandalism, assaults, trespassing, and other related disturbances on college property. Initiate police and/or investigative reports; gather data on misdemeanors and prepare related documentation; refer cases to appropriate authorities as directed.
• Rapidly responds to emergencies and other security concerns and may need to use force; report on and detain unauthorized persons in accordance with established college procedures; contact police or fire department when necessary.
• Maintain a working knowledge of campus fire alarm system, annunciator panels, and codes; campus intrusion security system; and surveillance camera system.
• Assist in maintaining a positive liaison with students, staff, and community; promote prescribed standards of conduct and behavior.

Non-Essential/Other Functions

• Accountable for keeping personal development up-to-date; adding to skills and knowledge through courses that may be available through the Bates Technical College courses, professional development committees, etc.
• Participate actively and collaboratively on committees for college as needed including but not limited to staff recruitment, college councils, etc.
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Additional activities, duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice to meet college needs.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Conditions of Employment

• Once offer of employment is made, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not preclude employment but will be contingent in determining the employee's suitability and competence to continue to perform in the position.
• This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by Bates Technical College local union.
• Wear assigned uniform and protective clothing or devices.
• Annually take and pass the Taser Qualification Course.
• Pass a psychological examination.
• May be required to work alternate shifts, weekends and overtime as needed.
• Wear assigned uniform and protective clothing or devices.
• May be required to work alternate shifts, weekends and overtime as needed.
• Certifications (e.g. maintain first aid/CPR certification).
• Current NIMS training (ICS Level 100, 200, 700 and 800 certification) or must obtain these certifications within six months of date of hire.
• Licenses (e.g.Valid Washington State Driver’s License).
• Will be required to work varied hours between 6:30am - 10:20pm.
• This position is required to work on campus.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience and education combined.

Allowable Substitution

If necessary, alternative combinations of education and experience may be evaluated by Human Resources for comparability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Safety/security experience in a college environment.

Bates Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. For inquiries, please contact Title IX Coordinator LeMont Lucas, at 253.680.7113, [e-mail], or [e-mail]. For Section 504, contact Disability CoordinatorSteve Ashpole,Vice President of Student Services, at253.680.7005, [e-mail]. All offices are located at 1101 South Yakima Ave., Tacoma, WA 98405.