Temporary Hourly (Security - Fall Quarter - 2026)

Columbia Basin College; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Columbia Basin College seeks to maintain a pool of applicants for Temporary Hourly (Security) positions to meet short-term and intermittent workload needs. Positions are temporary, at-will, non-student staff with no guaranteed continued employment.

Pay range is $22 per hour. Duties include patrolling, securing facilities, directing traffic, and assisting law enforcement as needed. Applications are reviewed as needs arise, with a pool remaining through early 2027.

Responsibilities

• Patrol campus grounds on foot, in a patrol car or other vehicle to monitor safety and enforce college rules.
• Inspect buildings and grounds to ensure security and address emergencies or irregularities.
• Direct and regulate traffic; investigate incidents; administer first aid as needed; issue citations; gather evidence; appear in court as required.
• Operate security communications equipment; respond to inquiries; receive reports; dispatch units; monitor alarms; prepare and distribute reports.
• Assist police and state patrol in emergencies.
• Perform related duties as required.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Columbia Basin College (“CBC” or the “College”) seeks to develop a pool of applicants for Temporary Hourly (Security) positions. CBC employs temporary employees to meet short-term and intermittent workload needs. Temporary Hourly employees have non-student status and are defined as those staff employees not occupying a budgeted line position (an appointed position) and are temporary, at-will employees.

Temporary hourly positions are exempt from the civil service rules and are limited to one (1) appointment at CBC. Temporary hourly employees must not work more than 12 consecutive months or 1050 hours or more in any twelve (12) consecutive month period from the original date of hire, whichever is met first. The length of employment and the number of hours worked per week are undetermined and may be continued, reduced or terminated based on funding, workload fluctuations, etc. There is no contract or guarantee of continued employment.

CBC accepts applications for temporary hourly positions on an ongoing basis, though it does not necessarily imply that there are immediate openings. Applicants who meet the minimum required qualifications and submit a complete application with all required components will become part of a standing pool which the College will draw on as department/scheduling needs dictate.

Pay Range: $22 - $22 per hour.

• Patrol campus grounds on foot, in a patrol car or other specialized vehicle for monitoring safety and security of the campus, staff, students and the public while also enforcing college rules and regulations, local, state, and federal statutes and ordinances;
• Inspect buildings and grounds to ensure facilities are secure and to address emergentissues such as trespassers, fire, property damage, or other irregularities;
• Direct and regulate traffic, investigate accidents or crimes; administer first aid as appropriate; issue citations for violations; gather evidence; locate witnesses; appear in court as required;
• Operate security department communication equipment; answer telephone inquiries; receive reports of criminal activity; dispatch foot and mobile units; operate communication system; monitor alarm systems; prepare, type, and distribute reports;
• Assist city or county police and state patrol in cases of emergency; and
• Perform related duties as required.

• High School diploma or equivalent;
• Must have a valid driver's license;
• No previous felony convictions; and
• Valid First Aid/CPR certification.

Please note: Completed applications will remain viable for the hiring supervisor to review as the need arises. The current pool remains in effect until on or around January 5, 2027. You will receive an automated email once the posting has been refreshed. If you wish to be considered after that time, please resubmit your application. Should you be selected for an interview, you will be contacted directly by the hiring supervisor, otherwise, your completed application will remain in the pool.

Process Note

Prior to employment, final candidate(s) will be required to submit to a background check. All information obtained through background investigations will be strictly confidential and revealed only to those required to have access.

Conditions of Employment

In the interest of providing a healthy, safe and secure education and work environment, and in order to meet the requirements of federal legislation, it is the policy of Columbia Basin College to maintain an alcohol and drug-free workplace for our employees and students.

If you are hired, you will need to provide proof of identity and documentation of U.S. citizenship or appropriate authorization to work in this position as required by the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1986. Columbia Basin College is unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas (e.g., H-1B) at this time. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.

CBC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the letter and spirit of all federal and state laws. CBC encourages applications from qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other legal protected characteristics. Candidates who need any accommodation in the application process or in employment should contact the Office of Human Resources.

Physical Requirements

• Physically able to walk, run, climb multiple staircases, bend, stoop and carry 60 pounds at minimum (Able to complete repetitive patrol circuits);
• Must maintain a level of physical fitness that would enable incumbent to perform duties typical associated with police work;
• Frequent repetitive hand and wrist motions;
• Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time; and
• Frequent need for oral, written and auditory communication.