Security Specialist III #26111

Trident Technical College; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Trident Technical College in Charleston, SC is seeking a security professional to perform traffic direction, vehicle assists, and access control across campus. The role requires 24/7 coverage, handling emergencies, and maintaining accurate reports on safety, enforcement of laws, and college regulations.

Applicants must have a high school diploma and experience in fire prevention or security. Preference given to those with college environment experience and strong customer service, the ability to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in fire prevention, safety or security activities preferred.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to respond quickly in emergencies and adapt to fluctuating conditions.
• Prior college environment experience preferred.
• Non-sworn officer performing safety duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform traffic direction and vehicle assists.
• Write parking citations and control access for pedestrians and vehicles.
• Provide crowd control at events and respond to emergencies.
• Open/secure areas as required and keep detailed activity reports.
• Investigate incidents and cooperate with emergency personnel.
• Complete reports and maintain records related to safety and college regulations.

Skills

Safety and security

Customer service

Emergency response

Crowd control

Report writing

Investigation

Communication

Alarm monitoring

Foot patrol

Extreme weather endurance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Responsibilities

This position will perform traffic direction; provide vehicle assists; write parking citations; control access and movement of pedestrian and vehicular traffic; provide crowd control at events; open/secure areas as required; respond to and render aid in non-arrest emergencies; and keep accurate and complete reports and records regarding activities and complaints pertaining to fire, safety, enforcement of laws, and college regulations. The nature of the job requires 24/7 coverage. Learn more about TTC!

Minimum and Additional Requirements

This position requires a high school diploma and experience in fire prevention, safety or security activities.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a college environment is preferred. Excellent customer service skills; knowledge of the practices and techniques of safety, security, and fire protection; the ability to act quickly and intelligently in emergency situations, and the ability to adjust to fluctuating situations are essential. Candidates must also have the skills to investigate accidents, disturbances, and violations; deal courteously and firmly with the general public; have the ability to monitor and respond to audible/visual alarms, patrol on foot, respond to emergencies, and assist emergency personnel as needed, as well as work under extreme weather conditions.

As a non-sworn officer, these positions perform safety and security duties designed to protect State and personal property, as well as the rights of individuals against loss or injury due to disorderly acts, accidents, fires, or other hazards. May perform office administrative duties and dispatching are essential.

Additional Comments

The position is open until filled.

Faculty positions require the submission of related unofficial transcripts with the application and may include any required certifications. Upon hire, official transcripts/certifications are required. International transcripts must be evaluated through the World Education Services (WES). Official transcripts are required upon offer of employment.

Staff positions where a degree may be substituted for the related work experience must submit unofficial transcripts related to the position with the application and/or certifications. Upon hire, official transcripts/certifications are required. International transcripts must be evaluated through the World Education Services (WES). Official transcripts are required upon offer of employment.

Unofficial transcripts may be uploaded to the application, mailed to TTC Human Resources, PO Box 118067 Charleston, SC 29423), or faxed to 843.574.6682 or emailed in PDF format to [e-mail] by the deadline date and time.

Employment applicants may be subject to a background check. Failure to consent to a background check will remove your application from further consideration. Background checks are conducted in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

Trident Technical College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate in the admission or employment on the basis of race, gender, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or pregnancy.