Public Safety Officer (Public Safety Officer II)

Kentucky Community and Technical College System; Fort Wright (KY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional health care coverage

Tuition reimbursement/waiver

403(b) retirement plan with employer 2

Vacation/Sick Time

Work-Life Balance

Paid holidays

Closing pay

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Gateway Community & Technical College is seeking a Public Safety Officer II to patrol campus, inspect facilities, and coordinate with law enforcement to protect people and property.

Responsibilities include monitoring cameras, assisting students and visitors, and reporting hazards. Requires a high school diploma or GED, CPR/AED, and ability to work independently on a 37.5-hour on-site schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree or equivalent with 2–4 years security/public safety experience preferred.
• CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain.
• Ability to write clear, accurate reports.
• Ability to observe surroundings and identify safety concerns.
• Ability to de-escalate conflicts and respond to emergencies.
• Ability to manage priorities in fast-paced environments.
• Experience engaging with diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Patrol campus, inspect facilities, and identify safety risks.
• Interact with students and visitors with courtesy and help with directions.
• Conduct security inspections and recommend hazard mitigations.
• Report safety issues and assist with public safety actions.
• Monitor security cameras and access control during shifts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Report writing

Situational de-escalation

Emergency response

Multi-tasking

Cultural sensitivity

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associates degree or equivalent plus 2-4 years experience

Tools

CCTV monitoring

Access control systems

Alarm systems

Microsoft Office (Excel, Forms, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Word)

Job description

Title: Public Safety Officer (Public Safety Officer II)

Salary: $36,534.00

Contract Term Length:12 Months

Standard Hours:37.5

Work Location:On-Site

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

College: Gateway Community & Technical College

Campus Location: Gateway Fort Wright

Department: Safety & Security

Total Rewards

Gateway Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity, including:

• Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary

Patrols campus, conducts security inspections of buildings, and cooperates with Police to protect individuals and property, prevent crime, and monitor environmental hazards.

Job Duties

• Patrols campus to identify, document, and elevate risks to public safety, including crime, environmental hazards, crowd control, and property theft and damage.
• Interacts with campus community members and visitors with a customer service orientation, such as answering simple inquiries and providing directions.
• Conducts security inspections periodically and makes recommendations for eliminating security risks.
• Identifies, corrects, or reports actions or situations which may present a hazard to public safety, physical security, and/or public welfare in and around assigned areas.
• Monitor Security cameras and access control on campus during the shifts Basic Smartphone and computer knowledge.
• All other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Two (2) years of relevant experience in security, law enforcement, military service, public safety, emergency response, or a related field.
• CPR/AED Certification, or ability to obtain.
• Ability to write clear and accurate reports.
• Ability to observe surroundings and identify safety and security concerns.
• Ability to use de-escalation techniques to help resolve conflicts and difficult situations.
• Ability to respond appropriately during emergencies and follow established procedures.
• Ability to recognize, address, and report safety hazards and security risks.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, ability to work independently and adapt seamlessly to fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Skilled in engaging and supporting students from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Forms, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Word)

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent and 2-4 years of relevant experience
• Clery ACT knowledge
• Experience monitoring CCTV, access control, and alarm systems.
• Training in conflict de-escalation and crisis intervention.
• Experience working in a college, university, or public-sector environment.

Additional Skills Requested

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs on occasion

Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.