Part-Time Security Officer

WSU Tech; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

WSU Tech is seeking a Part-Time Security Officer to provide security for faculty, staff, students, and visitors across multiple campus locations. The role involves patrolling facilities, managing access to buildings, and coordinating with emergency responders to maintain safety.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent (associate degree preferred) and completion of active or prior law enforcement training through a recognized agency.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; Associate Degree preferred.
• Documented completion of active or prior commission through KLETC, WSCLETC, FLECT or other approved Law Enforcement Training agency, required.

Responsibilities

• Actively patrol buildings and parking lots to ensure personnel, building and property security, including examination of all doors and windows.
• Maintains security controls for keys, equipment, and supplies. Provides appropriate access to/open and secure buildings.
• Works with agencies and emergency responders to maintain safety and security, and to protect others against workplace violence.
• Responds to emergencies or alarm calls; assists with evacuations and lockdowns when needed.
• Observes and reports irregularities such as security breaches or safety hazards to authorities.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate Degree, preferred

Job description

At WSU Tech, we are dedicated to promoting quality higher education and leadership in workforce training that supports economic development for a global economy. Our experienced faculty and staff are committed to helping students achieve their goals by providing hands‑on experience, state‑of‑the‑art facilities, and individualized support and guidance. We operate in a values‑based culture and strive towards our behaviors in everything we do.

• Compensation: $21.45 /hr
• Worksite Location: Multiple Campus Locations
• Schedule: Part‑Time, various shifts available

Overview / Job Summary:

The Part‑Time Security Officer is responsible for providing personnel, equipment, and real property security for faculty, staff, students, and visitors to WSU Tech.

Your day-to-dayresponsibilitieswill vary, but are not limited to:

• Actively patrol buildings and parking lots to ensure personnel, building and property security, including the examination of all doors and windows on property. Additionally, to detect the presence of unauthorized persons and/or suspicious activity.
• Maintains security controls for keys, equipment, and supplies. Provides appropriate access to/use of same to open and/or secure buildings.
• Works in cooperation with appropriate agencies and emergency responders as well as college personnel to maintain workplace/personal safety and security, and to protect others against workplace violence.
• Responds immediately to provide entrance and egress to/from buildings in emergency situations or response to alarm calls; including evacuations and lockdowns if needed.
• Observes and reports irregularities such as security breaches, facility safety hazards, and emergency/life threatening situations to authorities/personnel.
• Advises violators of infractions, such as loitering, smoking, parking in unauthorized locations or carrying forbidden articles of their error and direct to appropriate location.
• Assist Events Team & Facilities in preparation of and during events, including providing logistical support for large functions (e.g. orientations, graduations & celebrations throughout the year).

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalentrequired; Associate Degree,preferred.
• Documented completion of active or prior commission through KLETC, WSCLETC, FLECT or other approved Law Enforcement Training agency,required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possess current licensure/certification/registration as required by the profession.
• Free of any felony convictions or misdemeanor convictions involving a sex offence or violence, including any expunged records.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision
• Ability to use personal computer and software application
• Ability to maintain a safe work environment

https://wsutech.edu/whyhere/

WSU Tech is committed to inclusive and equitable practices to create an environment and culture where students and employees thrive. We acknowledge that through valuing diverse identities, experiences, talents, and gifts, we excel by fulfilling our mission to create a talent pipeline, establish workforce equity, and improve economic prosperity for our community. WSU Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.