Part-Time Safety and Security Unarmed Guard

Jackson College; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Jackson College is seeking a Security Officer whose primary responsibility is to maintain safety and compliance at the Campus View residences. The role includes duties such as checking IDs, managing incidents, and addressing concerns while providing excellent service to students and visitors.

The ideal candidate must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, and demonstrate professionalism. Reliable transportation and a background check will be required. Working hours are from 10 p.m. to 10 a.m., with some shifts extending to midnight.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Clear background check required.
• Reliable transportation is necessary.
• Professionalism and strong work ethic expected.

Responsibilities

• Review log for relevant information at shift start.
• Greet and check IDs of all entering guests.
• Report incidents and manage noise complaints.
• Maintain professional relations with all.
• Document key usage and maintenance requests.

Skills

Successful background check

Valid driver's license

Customer service orientation

Effective communication

Calm under emergencies

Flexibility in work schedules

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Broad Function

The Officer’s primary responsibility is to ensure compliance with the college’s Residence Handbook, Student Code of Conduct, and college policies at the Campus View residences. The Officer will create an atmosphere conducive to academic success and maintain safety and security standards.

Hours Available: 10p-10a Everyday, some 12a-12p.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review the Passover Log at the beginning of each shift for any pertinent information provided by other shifts.
• Greet each person entering the building and check that they have an acceptable form of ID.
• Ensure that all guests are accompanied by a resident, collect their ID and log their information.
• Submit maintenance work and key requests, document Lockout Key usage, and maintain the Equipment Log.
• Address noise complaints and/or incident reports.
• Maintain professional public relations with all staff, students, visitors, and community.
• Understand, support, and actively demonstrate the College’s beliefs, values, mission, and vision, and be willing to be evaluated by the same.

Minimum Qualifications

• 18 years of age.
• Clear criminal background.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Exhibit professionalism and strong work ethic.
• Customer service oriented.

Knowledge of

• Campus buildings’ layout and location.
• Burglar and fire systems.
• Computer software and hardware used in building security.
• State, County, and Local laws and ordinances.
• Department security codes, policies, and regulations.
• Traffic and crowd control methods and techniques.
• Security and law enforcement procedures.
• Transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
• Incident and complaint reporting processes and procedures.

Skills and Abilities

• Successfully pass a background check.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with no restrictions.
• Successfully pass the OC (pepper spray) class as set forth by the Department within the first 90 days of employment.
• Successfully pass the physical skills (survival tactics and arrest procedures) standards as set forth by the Department within the first 90 days of employment.
• Successfully complete the three online Federal Emergency Management Institute classes required by the Department (IS100leb, IS700a, and IS704) within the first 90 days of employment.
• Effectively communicate in person and over radio channels.
• Detect problems and investigate and accurately report information to appropriate personnel.
• Ability to take charge of a situation and take proper action when necessary.
• React calmly and effectively in disaster and emergency situations.
• Provide safety and security services to the campus community.
• Be flexible, provide excellent customer service, and use strong interpersonal skills.
• Maintain confidentiality and work under stressful conditions.
• Maintain professionalism and continue to provide customer service when confronted with difficult situations.
• Conduct routine duties without direct supervision.
• Visual and audio surveillance.
• Complete routine paperwork.
• View multiple video monitors.
• Ability to work varying work schedules and assignments to facilitate a 24‑hour, 7‑day a week work schedule.
• Ability to work extended shifts due to emergency or disaster situations.

Working Conditions

Physically patrolling in/outdoor environments; regularly exposed to hazards associated with security and safety of life and property.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Contacts and Purpose of Contacts

Internal: Daily contact with safety and security manager and other department personnel. Contact with college personnel as needed.

External: Regular contact with the general public in connection with use of College facilities.

Physical Demands

• Ability to have both close and distance vision and reasonable depth perception.
• Possess normal hearing.
• Possess normal color vision.
• Possess the ability to successfully complete the physical skills (survival skill and arrest techniques) and firearms standards as set forth by the department.

* Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required and shall not be construed as declaring the specific duties and responsibilities. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his or her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

Applicants have rights under Federal employment laws. Jackson College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively supports workforce diversity.