Public Safety Officer - Permanent Part-time

CAMDEN COUNTY COLLEGE; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Short-term disability

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

EAP

Professional development

Job summary

Camden County College is seeking a Public Safety Officer for the Blackwood campus, a permanent part-time role within the Public Safety Department. You will patrol, monitor cameras, respond to incidents, and enforce college standards while delivering courteous service to students, staff, and visitors.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalency, a valid driver’s license, and CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain it.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/equivalency required; Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice preferred.
• Certification by the State of New Jersey in CPR and First Aid, or ability to obtain during probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and respond to all inquiries from visitors, students, faculty, and staff and act in a friendly and helpful manner.
• Enforce Camden County College standards as they relate to loss prevention and safety procedures.
• Monitor designated areas using techniques such as floor-walking and security camera systems.
• Conduct surveillance to detect, prevent and assist with policy violators and notify appropriate authorities.
• Patrol assigned area by vehicle, bicycle, walking, or other modes and perform duties.
• Prepare a Daily Patrol Log and write reports on prescribed forms or word process on a computer.
• Issue and process parking decals and tickets.
• Participate in ID checks, investigations, bomb scares, searches, fire drills, and other actions after training.
• Render first aid and other medical assistance as trained.
• Perform clerical duties for Public Safety operations.
• Receive service calls and incident reports; record information for action.
• Monitor emergency phones, CCTV, and dispatch personnel per procedures.
• Issue daily situational representations to admin staff and generate emergency notifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Public Safety.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Oral communication

multitasker

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma/equivalency

Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice (preferred)

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Tools

Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Public Safety Officer - Permanent Part-time

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This position may require constant mobility throughout the campus.
• Dexterity in working with computers is mandatory when providing daily situational representations (Sit Reps), critical incident notifications (CIN) and other methods of digital communication.
• Must be able to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time; run when necessary; climb stairs, lift up to 50 lbs with no assistance; able to work in adverse weather conditions. Able to work in noisy environments.
• Must demonstrate the ability to read, analyze and comprehend verbal instructions and written documents such as operating materials.

Position Information

Position Information (Default Section)

Title

Title Public Safety Officer - Permanent Part-time

Overview

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

Location Blackwood Campus

Department

Department Public Safety

Days and Hours

Days and Hours Monday, Thursday, Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Requisition Number

Position Goals

• Public Safety Officers will report directly to the Executive Director of Public Safety or their designee. Their duties include, but are not limited to,crime prevention, protection of life and property, traffic control, investigation, enforcement of college policies, and other duties as assigned. Public Safety Officers shall also render appropriate assistance to on-campus motorists and assist in emergency messenger service functions. They shall perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Public Safety or their designee.
• Public Safety Officers will remain consistent with Camden County College’s acknowledgement of the inherent value and dignity of all individuals by creating and nurturing a learning and working environment that affirms and leverages our community’s traditions, heritages, perspectives, and experiences. We are committed to fostering a culture of excellence designed to facilitate the personal and professional success, growth, development, and well-being of all members of our community. We manifest this commitment through our innovative, strategic and collaborative efforts to develop leaders who believe in and lead others toward practicing civility, mutual respect, in our workplaces and society.

Job Description

• Welcome and respond to all inquiries from visitors, students, faculty, and staff and act in a friendly and helpful manner.
• Enforce Camden County College standards as they relate to loss prevention and safety procedures.
• Monitor designated areas using a range of techniques such as floor-walking and operating security camera systems.
• Conduct surveillance to detect, prevent and assist with the violators of policy and notifying appropriate authorities.
• Patrol assigned area by vehicle; bicycle, walking, or other assigned modes of transportation, and perform required duties.
• Prepare a Daily Patrol Log, chronologically listing all activities, incidents, and action taken during shift; also, prepare written reports completely on prescribed forms, or word process on a computer.
• Issue and process parking decals and tickets.
• Participate in ID card checks, investigations, bomb scares, searches, fire drills, and other similar actions after receiving appropriate training.
• Render first aid and other medical assistance to the level of your training.
• Perform clerical duties as assigned pertaining to the Public Safety operation. Responsible for staffing the Public Safety Department’s service call and complaint desk
• Receive service calls, complaints, and incident reports from students, faculty, staff, campus visitors, and the general public. Accurately record important information for further action.
• Monitor emergency telephones, CCTV video, and dispatch personnel in accordance with outlined procedures.
• Issues daily situational representations to administrative personnel as well as generates emergency notifications for the College’s emergency management team and predesignated stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Public Safety and/or their designee

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma/equivalency required- Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice preferred.
• Minimum of one-year experience in the Public safety field, or Public Safety work environment is preferred.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Good interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with the College Community, customers, and the general public.
• Proficiency, or ability to become proficient, in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Ability to perform essential job functions during stressful situations.
• Certification by the State of New Jersey in CPR and First Aid, or ability to obtain certification during probationary period.

Camden County College offers a benefits package to our permanent part-time employees that includes a retirement plan and short-term disability plan as well as a paid time off policy, which includes paid holiday time. Additional benefits include an Employee Assistance Program ( EAP ), tuition waiver programs and professional development opportunities.

Published Salary Range

Published Salary Range $35,561-$36,272

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 09/16/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Job Category

Job Category Staff

Application Types Accepted

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!

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 inquires/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