Temp PT, Armed Security

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Spartanburg Community College seeks a Campus Safety Officer to patrol campus and surrounding properties, ensuring security and safety. You will enforce policies, respond to emergencies, and assist with traffic control as part of a vigilant safety team.

The role requires a 21+ age, SC drivers license, and a background check. Experience in security or related fields is preferred and you will work in a structured campus environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age by the date of hire.
• Valid South Carolina drivers license and ability to operate campus safety vehicle.
• Criminal background check required for hire.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Routinely patrol campus and properties on foot, in vehicles, or other authorized transport.
• Secure facilities per directives; conduct safety checks of buildings and grounds.
• Observe and report safety hazards to appropriate personnel.
• Monitor weather conditions and report dangerous activity.
• Respond to emergencies and disasters on campus.
• Enforce policies and regulations, including state and federal laws.
• Enforce traffic and parking regulations; assist with traffic control.
• Conduct arrests and issue trespasses as required.
• Investigate complaints and violations; document evidence and write reports.

Skills

Patrol operations

Emergency response

Observation skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Routinely patrol campus and other properties under jurisdiction on foot, motor vehicles, or other authorized transportation. Watch for unauthorized persons, suspicious or criminal activities, disturbances, and violations through regular patrols and monitoring of camera systems
• Secure (lock and unlock) campus facilities per directives. Conduct security and safety checks and patrols of all buildings and campus grounds
• Observe and report safety hazards to appropriate personnel and departments.
• Observe weather conditions on and around campus property and report dangerous or unusual weather-related activity to management for timely response and communication.
• Respond to all emergencies and disasters on campus.
• Enforce department and college policies and regulations as related to safety and security, including applicable state and federal laws on Spartanburg Community College property and other areas within jurisdiction.
• Enforce traffic and parking regulations within Spartanburg Community College jurisdiction. Assist campus and local law enforcement with all traffic control needs, including directing traffic, posting signage, setting and removal of traffic cones and barricades, and more.
• Conduct arrests and issue trespasses according to departmental policies and SLED regulations.
• Investigate complaints and violations of college policy and South Carolina law within Spartanburg Community College's jurisdiction and patrol area. This may include viewing camera footage, talking with witnesses, capturing and handling evidence, and writing incident reports.

• Must be 21 years of age by the date of hire.
• Must have a valid South Carolina driver's license and the ability to operate all equipment in the campus safety vehicle.
• Criminal background check required for hire.
• Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of experience in college security, contractual security, police, corrections, fire safety, EMS, and military.

Spartanburg Community College is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.