Government Services Officer - LEO/MILITARY/FIRE (OVERNIGHT SHIFT)

CAMDEN COUNTY COLLEGE; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

CAMDEN COUNTY COLLEGE is looking for a Government Services Officer to maintain safety at Camden County Government locations. Responsibilities include greeting the public, overseeing security patrols, and preparing reports.

Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma, at least 20 years of relevant experience, and effective communication skills. Comprehensive benefits include health insurance and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's Degree preferred.
• At least 20 years in full-time law enforcement, fire service, or military preferred.
• Certification in CPR, NARCAN, and First Aid required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and direct the public at the assigned location.
• Conduct surveillance to detect and prevent violations.
• Ensure physical security by controlling access to the area.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service

Safety protocols

Education

High school diploma/equivalency

Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This position is working at a Camden County Government location and NOT on the campuses of Camden County College.

Position Information

Camden County College (CCC) is a leading two-year community college with campuses in Blackwood, Cherry Hill and Camden, New Jersey. In addition, the college operates a Regional Emergency Training Center to educate and train police and fire academy professionals as well as a partnership with the Joint Health Sciences Center in the Camden City educational hub. The college is proud of its status as a Hispanic-serving and military-friendly institution.

As a leading employer in the region, CCC offers dynamic opportunities for educators, academic leaders, and professionals who are passionate about shaping the future of education and workforce development.

Joining CCC means becoming part of a mission-driven institution that values diversity, innovation, and excellence. Our faculty and administrative teams are dedicated to student success, academic rigor, and community engagement, making CCC an exciting and rewarding place to work.

Choose CCC for competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health, retirement and tuition assistance.

Location: County.

Department: INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS, ADVANCEMENT & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES.

Shift: Overnight Part-time: 12AM-8AM.

Job Description

This position is working at a Camden County Government location and NOT on the campuses of Camden County College. Government Services Officers – Fire/Law Enforcement/Military report to, and are under the supervision of Director of the Government Services Division. Their duties include, but are not limited to, greeting and directing the public, crime prevention, protection of life and property, access control, investigation, enforcement of policies and procedures for Camden County College and the County of Camden.

Employees will become entirely familiar with the policies, procedures, orders, regulations, and equipment of the County and the specific site assigned to, as needed, to execute assigned responsibilities in accordance therewith. All decisions and actions relating to security and safety shall be in accordance with approved College policies and relevant supervisory direction.

Employees must demonstrate and promote a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. Ability to work directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.

• Maintain an acceptable level of order, control, and safety in and around the assigned site.
• Oversee the patrol of assigned areas, including interior areas, parking lots and all other exterior areas, and perform required duties associated with same.
• Welcome, assist and respond to all inquiries from supervisors, associates, visitors and staff in a friendly, helpful and professional manner. Emphasize a standard of superior customer service to all who are encountered in the course of performing duties.
• Ensure physical security by controlling access of associates and visitors, along with maintaining visitor and alarm panel control logs. Effectively operate and act as lead personnel in the operation of the pedestrian magnetometers and hand wands where necessary.
• Monitor designated areas using a range of techniques such as foot patrols, walking stair towers and operating security camera systems, where applicable.
• Prepare a Daily Patrol Log, chronologically listing all activities, incidents, and action taken during shift in a clear and concise manner. Prepare all required written and electronic reports on prescribed forms in a clear and concise manner.
• Conduct surveillance to detect and prevent violations of site policy and state law and report same to appropriate authority.
• Conduct building inspections and report hazards promptly by notifying proper authorities.
• Participate in access control screening, ID checks, investigations, building searches, fire drills, and other similar functions after receiving appropriate training.
• Render first aid and other medical assistance as required to your level of expertise or as directed by medically competent persons.
• Respond to all calls for service and critical incidents, effectively assisting site staff, and emergency personnel in all situations.
• Escort visitors to designated areas, to or from parking lots and other locations as needed.
• Follow orders and assignments from appropriate authority in a cooperative, timely and effective manner.
• Mentor less experienced Government Services Officers with all of the above listed functions to facilitate the growth and professionalism of staff.
• All other duties as required.
• This position description outlines the general nature and level of work assigned to individuals who function in this job. This description is not exhaustive; employee must perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. High school diploma/equivalency required; Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice preferred.

2. Twenty (20) or more of sworn law enforcement, full-time (not volunteer) fire service, or military service is preferred. In the absence of 20 years of service, candidates who have graduated from an accredited police academy, fire academy or successfully completed military training, and are either an active member of the fire, police or military and/or have a minimum of 4 years served may be considered.

3. Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with other employees and the public, both verbally and in written form.

4. Certification in CPR, NARCAN and First Aid, or obtain certification during probationary period.

5. Proficient in computer skills relevant to effective report writing and information exchange including Microsoft Word and Outlook.

Special Instructions for Applicants: This position is working at a Camden County Government location and NOT on the campuses of Camden County College.

EEO Statement

Camden County College does not discriminate in admissions or access to, or treatment or employment on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, nationality, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or domestic partnership or civil union status, gender identity or expression, or persons with a mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected characteristic, in its programs and activities.

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries/complaints regarding non-discrimination policies.

• Title IX Coordinator: Executive Dean, Student Affairs, 856-227-7200, ext. 4371, Taft Hall, Room 233, Blackwood Campus
• Deputy Title IX and ADA Coordinator for Employees: Assistant Director of Human Resources, 856-227-7200, ext. 4391, Roosevelt Hall, Room 106, Blackwood Campus
• Deputy Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator for Students: Associate Dean of Students, 856-227-7200, ext. 5088, Taft Hall, Room 302, Blackwood Campus
• Title II for Employees and Students: Building Operations Manager, 856-227-7200, ext. 4575 Physical Plant, Blackwood Campus

Camden County College is a Tobacco-Free Workplace. Smoking and the use of all tobacco or "tobacco like" products on all College property including smoking in your own vehicle in our parking lots and/or garages is strictly prohibited. Be healthy, live longer, and help us create a safer and cleaner Campus!