PT Public Safety Security Officer

NorthWest Arkansas Community College; Arkansas; On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) is seeking a Public Safety Security Officer to safeguard campus buildings, grounds, and people. Under supervision, you will monitor activities, respond to incidents, and prepare clear written reports while maintaining professional conduct and visibility on campus.

Responsibilities include directing traffic at events, conducting inspections, answering questions from faculty, staff and students, and unlocking doors as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year security or related experience.
• Ability to observe, report, and respond to incidents.

Responsibilities

• Observe the campus for suspicious or unlawful activities and make proper responses.
• Directs traffic and oversees crowd control activities at school events.
• Conducts regular inspections of campus buildings, and grounds for security and safety violations.
• Responds to questions and requests for assistance from faculty, students, staff and the general public as needed.
• Locks and unlocks doors as requested.
• Compiles and maintains accurate written reports of incidents and investigations, and submits to proper authorities.

Skills

Public safety knowledge

Communication skills

Report writing

Decision making under pressure

Relational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Office software

Job description

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas. As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers. NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success.

Public Safety Security Officer works under the general supervision of the sergeant on duty and is responsible for providing and maintaining campus security of campus buildings, equipment, and grounds.

Essential Duties:

• Observes the campus for suspicious or unlawful activities and make proper responses
• directs traffic and oversees crowd control activities at school events
• Conducts regular inspections of campus buildings, and grounds for security and safety violations
• Responds to questions and requests for assistance from faculty, students, staff and the general public as needed
• Locks and unlocks doors as requested
• Compiles and maintains accurate written reports of incidents and investigations, and submits to proper authorities

Additional duties may be assigned as necessary to support the goals and objectives of the department and college.

Rate of Pay $14.00 per hour

Minimum Qualifications:

• The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma
• One year of security or help desk experience or a related field

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Current policies, procedures, and strategies of public safety and security
• Knowledge of computer software used within the department
• Strong written and oral communications and relational skills
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and members of the public
• Composing and writing reports, forms, and memos
• Mentally analyze a situation, solve problems, and make decisions under pressure in area of responsibility
• Read and understand written instruction and communicate information and ideas in clear and concise written form

Physical Demands:

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, talk or hear; regularly required to reach with hands and arms, taste or smell; occasionally required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Environmental Conditions:

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

NWACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy.

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and the surrounding areas. As the largest community college in Arkansas, it offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training that can lead to careers in business, computer science, art, communications, culinary, nursing, construction and more. NWACC faculty and staff are committed to the success of our students and helping them develop intellectually, personally and interpersonally. NWACC professors are exceptional scholars who mentor traditional and nontraditional students within a campus and online environment that values and encourages diverse perspectives and ideas. Northwest Arkansas is one of the most economically stable regions in the nation and serves as the base of operations for Walmart, Tyson Foods Inc., and J.B. Hunt Transport Services. Their close proximity to the college offers opportunities for internships, career training and post‑graduation employment, as well as access to world‑class art, culture and entertainment. Arkansas’ Ozark Mountains also offer wonderful outdoor experiences and hiking trails within a short drive of the college. With its strong economy, beautiful surroundings and high‑end amenities, Northwest Arkansas is also often ranked by publications as one of the nation’s best places to live. With its steady growth in population, it's on track to soon become one of the nation’s 100 largest metropolitan areas. Such growth has increased cultural diversity, as well as opportunities to support various cultural events, cuisine, businesses and services. NWACC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution, and welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.