Temporary Public Safety Officer

Montgomery College; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Tobacco-free workplace

Job summary

Montgomery College seeks a Temporary Public Safety Officer for the Rockville campus. The role covers day shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with some evenings, plus 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.

and Saturday shifts. Evening shifts depend on departmental needs. This is a non-bargaining, non-exempt grade 15 position promoting a safe campus environment. The officer conducts patrols, enforces parking, responds to emergencies, and coordinates with local agencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of public safety in higher education or 2 years as a security officer.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.
• Knowledge of safety laws, emergency management, and related protocols.

Responsibilities

• Patrol campus parking lots and grounds, noting hazards and violations.
• Enforce parking policies and tow vehicles when needed.
• Respond to emergencies, investigate incidents, and file reports.
• Conduct thorough security checks of facilities and secure doors/windows.
• Control access and lockdown buildings during emergencies.
• Coordinate with police and fire departments as needed.

Skills

Public safety knowledge

Patrol & incident response

Emergency management basics

Vehicle operations

Haz-Mat training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Radio communications

Electronic monitoring systems

First Aid equipment

Alarm systems

Job description

Job Description

Montgomery College is seeking a Temporary Public Safety Officer for the Rockville campus location.

Available positions are day shift, 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. with some evenings, 3:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. and Saturday shifts, 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Evening shifts are determined by departmental needs. These positions are non-bargaining, non-exempt grade 15. For non-exempt positions, you are not eligible to work a secondary job at Montgomery College. Montgomery College promotes and creates a working and learning environment rooted in the basic tenets of fairness, diversity, and inclusiveness.

The public safety officer is responsible for performing a variety of duties to ensure a safe and secure environment for the College community as well as facilitating the efficient and safe execution of College functions and activities. Contacts and interactions vary and may involve multiple constituencies such as first responders from outside agencies (police/fire), members of the College community, students, vendors and the public, for the purpose of providing information, service and assistance.

Essential Functions include but are not limited to:

• Patrol campus parking lots and surrounding grounds/facilities, noting dangers (potential and existing), defects or violations.
• Enforce parking policies through issuance of parking tickets and towing of vehicles when necessary.
• Observe, identify, and respond to safety and security incidents and situations, as well as act as a deterrent to crime and other unlawful activity by providing high visibility throughout the campus.
• Respond to emergencies and suspicious activity, investigate incidents and prepare reports.
• Conduct thorough security and safety checks of assigned College facilities, to include checking for open doors, windows, and/or other unsafe conditions.
• Document violations of College policies and complete incident reports.
• Respond to complaints/calls related to possible criminal activity, coordinate with applicable authorities if necessary, and prepare corresponding incident reports.
• Investigate complaints made by faculty, staff, or students on campus.
• Lock and unlock campus buildings and offices as necessary, as well as lockdown of campus buildings during emergency conditions and campus closings.
• Control personnel/visitor access and track activities where applicable.
• Respond to emergency calls for assistance, including medical emergencies.
• Administer first aid and/or call for additional assistance as needed.
• Work closely with outside agencies (police and fire) on matters relating to the safety and security of the College community.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, and any combination of education, training, and experience providing understanding of the field and the ability to perform the duties of the job.
• One (1) year of continuous public safety experience at a higher education institution, or two (2) years of experience as a security officer.
• Valid driver's license and evidence of a good driving record.
• Knowledge of all applicable federal and state laws as they relate to safety/security, basic emergency management, and other related protocol.
• Knowledge of fire hazards, first aid methods/application, radio communications, and electronic monitoring/alarm equipment and systems.
• Ability to perform building and area safety and security work, including patrolling College grounds individually or in a vehicle.
• Ability to participate in hazardous material (Haz-Mat) training and perform related required tasks.
• Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States and not require employer visa sponsorship.

Required Licenses and Certifications

• First Aid
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

Hiring Range

$19.77-$24.72 per hour. Initial salary placement for new hires falls between the minimum and midpoint of the range and is based on relevant candidate experience and internal equity. The maximum salary for this position is $29.66.

As a condition of employment, the following are required at the time of hire:

• Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable).

Montgomery College is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty, and staff.

Montgomery College is a tobacco-free and smoke-free workplace.

Closing Date

Thursday, October 8, 2026