Public Safety Officer – Mt. Hood Community College – Gresham, Oregon

Oregon Security Guide; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OEBB medical, dental and vision

PERS retirement

Paid time off

College-paid insurance benefits

Tuition-waiver benefits

Job summary

Mt. Hood Community College is hiring a full-time Public Safety Officer for the Gresham campus. This union-position role offers a clear career path for security professionals with DPSST-certified experience.

The position includes a strong benefits package and shift differentials under the collective bargaining agreement. Candidates will perform patrols, respond to emergencies, conduct investigations, and manage access control with reporting responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of qualifying experience in campus public safety, military police, corrections, law enforcement, police reserves, or a DPSST-certified armed/unarmed security position.
• Current driver license and insurance, plus ability to meet the college's vehicle-insurance requirements.
• Intermediate computer skills including word processing, email, and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Conduct foot and vehicle patrols of college property.
• Respond to disturbances, crimes, fires, medical emergencies, alarms, and potentially dangerous situations.
• Conduct preliminary investigations and interview witnesses and victims.
• Perform building and grounds security checks and provide authorized facility access.
• Serve as an initial on-scene incident commander during emergencies.
• Prepare incident, crime, medical, and other reports.
• Support access control, security-camera systems, emergency drills, and public-safety operations.

Skills

Intermediate computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Mt. Hood Community College is hiring a full-time Public Safety Officer at its Gresham campus. This is a strong career-step opportunity for Oregon security professionals because one year in a DPSST-certified armed or unarmed security position is specifically listed as qualifying experience.

UNION POSITION: Public Safety Officers are represented within the MHCC Classified Bargaining Unit. Wages, benefits and working conditions are governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Job Snapshot

• Employer: Mt. Hood Community College
• Position: Public Safety Officer
• Location: Gresham Campus, Oregon
• Employment: Full-time
• Union: Yes - MHCC Classified Bargaining Unit
• Salary: $65,052-$90,050 annually
• Shift differential: 5% evening / 10% overnight where applicable under the collective bargaining agreement
• Job Number: 2026-00009
• Department: Facilities, Risk Management, and Public Safety
• Initial schedule after training: Thursday-Monday, 3:00 PM-11:00 PM

What You'll Do

• Conduct foot and vehicle patrols of college property.
• Respond to disturbances, crimes, fires, medical emergencies, alarms, and potentially dangerous situations.
• Conduct preliminary investigations and interview witnesses and victims.
• Perform building and grounds security checks and provide authorized facility access.
• Serve as an initial on-scene incident commander during emergencies.
• Prepare incident, crime, medical, and other reports.
• Support access control, security-camera systems, emergency drills, and public-safety operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of qualifying experience in campus public safety, military police, corrections, law enforcement, police reserves, or a DPSST-certified armed/unarmed security position.
• Current driver license and insurance, plus ability to meet the college's vehicle-insurance requirements.
• Intermediate computer skills including word processing, email, and spreadsheets.

Certifications

The selected candidate must be able to obtain DPSST Unarmed Professional certification, CPR, First Aid, and AED certification within 90 days of hire.

Union, Benefits & Career Value

This is a union-represented position. MHCC Public Safety Officers are part of the classified bargaining unit. The applicable collective bargaining agreement provides for shift differentials of 5% for qualifying evening work and 10% for qualifying overnight work. Mt. Hood Community College also lists OEBB medical, dental and vision options, PERS retirement, paid leave, college-paid insurance benefits, tuition-waiver benefits, and other classified-employee benefits. This role can be an excellent progression path for experienced Oregon security professionals moving toward institutional public safety.

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