Campus Public Safety Specialist

Milwaukee Area Technical College; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is seeking a dedicated Public Safety Officer to join our in-person security team on the Milwaukee campus. The role focuses on patrolling facilities, responding to incidents, and maintaining safety through proactive monitoring and reporting.

Responsibilities include operating Fire and Security Systems, conducting drills, escorting staff and visitors, and coordinating with police and emergency responders.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in criminal justice (60 college credits) or related field and 3 years of law enforcement/public safety experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Police Science or Criminal Justice and 5+ years of law enforcement/public safety experience.
• CPR; First Aid; AED certification within 60 days of employment.
• LESB certification or equivalent firearms permit desirable; licensing within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Patrol campus to maintain safety, investigate disturbances, fire hazards, and suspicious persons.
• Monitor campus Fire and Security Systems and CCTV; report incidents.
• Prepare accurate incident reports and coordinate with supervisors.
• Provide security escorts for staff, students and visitors.
• Conduct campus-wide emergency drills (Fire, Lockdown, Severe Weather).
• Collaborate with students, staff, faculty and outside agencies.
• Perform other related duties to support the division's objectives.

Skills

Crime prevention

Public safety

Community policing

Incident command system

Crisis intervention

Effective communication

Calm under pressure

Basic math

MS Office

Cultural competency

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in criminal justice

Bachelor's degree in Police Science or Criminal Justice

Job description

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is seeking a dedicated Public Safety Officer to join our in-person security team on the Milwaukee campus. The role focuses on patrolling facilities, responding to incidents, and maintaining safety through proactive monitoring and reporting.

Responsibilities include operating Fire and Security Systems, conducting drills, escorting staff and visitors, and coordinating with police and emergency responders.