Campus Safety Security Member (anticipated openings)

Smith College; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith College in Northampton, MA, seeks a College Security Officer to patrol campus, monitor access, and respond to emergencies as part of a 24/7 department. The role involves logging incidents with CAD, directing traffic, and providing customer service to students, staff, and visitors. This entry-level, casual position offers on-site duties with varying shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. EMD or APCO PST1 certifications are helpful.

Qualifications

• Physical requirements: ability to walk long periods, stand, and work varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, with composure under pressure.
• Operate radios, CAD software, and Microsoft Office; pursue DCJIS certification.

Responsibilities

• Patrol campus grounds and buildings to spot hazards and unauthorized activity.
• Lock and unlock buildings and rooms as needed.
• Respond to emergencies and assist college police with incidents.
• Prepare incident reports and maintain logs.
• Direct traffic and enforce parking regulations on campus.
• Monitor radio and alarm systems for security events.
• Assist walk-in patrons and provide customer service at the police department.

Skills

Night shifts & weekends

Verbal & written communication

DCJIS certification readiness

Radio systems operation

CAD software familiarity

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Radio systems

Job description

Job Summary

College security officers is a non-sworn position that assists College Police to ensure the safety of students, staff, and property through regular foot/vehicle/bike patrols, building access control, and incident response. This department is a 24/7 operation with staffing on all three shifts. Responsibilities include enforcing safety regulations, providing 24/7 security escorts, building lockouts and lockups, parking enforcement, preparing incident reports, reporting safety concerns and providing customer service. Will utilize Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) to properly log calls. May need to use the college’s mass notification RAVE system. This position is an entry point to pursuing a career in law enforcement/campus safety at Smith College. This is a casual, non-benefitted position. Pay for this role is typically between $21.23-$25.94 hourly covering the middle half of market compensation. Actual compensation will vary based on individual qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Patrol and Inspection: Patrolling campus grounds and buildings (residential, academic, and administrative) to identify safety hazards, unauthorized persons, or breaches of security.
• Access Control: Locking and unlocking buildings/rooms.
• Emergency Response: Responding to assist Police with fire alarms, medical emergencies and disturbances, often including administering first aid or CPR.
• Reporting: Preparing all types of incident reports.
• Traffic and Safety: Directing traffic, enforcing parking regulations, and assisting motorists.
• Monitoring Systems: Radio and alarm.
• Public Interaction: Handle walk-in requests for assistance at the police department.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Physical & Schedule needs: Frequently requires working nights, weekends, and holidays, along with the ability to walk for extended periods and stand for long durations.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills, with the ability to maintain composure during stressful, high-pressure situations.
• Technical Proficiency: Ability to operate radio systems, CAD software, and Microsoft Office. Be able to attain DCJIS certification.

Certifications

• While not required - EMD (Emergency Medical Dispatch) and APCO PST1 certifications, or the ability to obtain them is helpful.

Background Check: Must pass a thorough background check and possess a clean drivers’ history.

Availability: Must be able to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays as this position is for an on-call member (casual position with Smith College).

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in public safety, security, or customer service.

Preferred Qualifications

• College Degree in law enforcement/public safety.
• Good customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, multi-tasked environment.
• CPR/1st Aid or ability to attain CAD knowledge.
• DCJIS certification.

Position Type: Fixed Term.

About Smith College

Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is one of the largest women’s colleges in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 151B, it is the policy of Smith College to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. Smith College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination. Smith College seeks to attract individuals who are committed to our mission of providing the highest quality education to women. Smith College enjoys the reputation as one of the finest colleges in the country. This reputation, tempered by time and challenged by change, holds strong because of the dedicated work of our staff, faculty and administration. We are a diverse group bringing to our community different talents, perspectives and experiences. Our strength arises from this diversity and is sustained by a community value of providing an outstanding educational environment for our nearly 2,700 students.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

Smith College will not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by law.

Smith College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination.

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