Temporary Public Safety Officer

Montgomery College; United States; On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery College in Rockville is seeking a Temporary Public Safety Officer to join the campus safety team. Positions are available on day, evening, and weekend shifts to ensure a safe, secure environment for students, staff, and visitors.

Officers patrol, enforce parking policies, respond to emergencies, coordinate with police and fire, and complete incident reports. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, valid driver's license, CPR/AED/First Aid, and eligibility to work in the United

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and related experience.
• 1 year of continuous public safety experience at a higher education institution, or two years of security officer experience.
• Valid driver's license and a good driving record.
• Knowledge of applicable laws related to safety and security, emergency management, and related protocol.
• Ability to perform building and area safety and security tasks and patrols.

Responsibilities

• Patrol campus facilities and parking areas, identifying dangers or violations.
• Enforce parking policies and issue tickets as needed.
• Respond to emergencies and suspicious activity; prepare incident reports.
• Lock/unlock buildings and manage access; coordinate with incident responders.

Skills

Public safety experience

Driving record

Emergency response

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

First Aid/CPR/AED

Job description

Job Summary

Montgomery College is seeking a Temporary Public Safety Officer for the Rockville campus location. ***Applications for Temporary Public Safety Officers are accepted on a continuous basis and are reviewed based on position vacancies and departmental need***. 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

• 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

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.

Eligibility and Background Screening

Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States and not require employer visa sponsorship. As a condition of employment, the successful completion of a fingerprint/background screening is required at the time of hire. For degrees earned outside of the U.S., a copy of your education equivalency, conducted by a nationally recognized evaluation service, must be included in your application. 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).

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management at 240-567-5353 or [e-mail]. We require at least two weeks advance notice to enable us to provide the requested accommodation.

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

Closing Date Saturday, November 14, 2026

Montgomery College is Maryland’s premier community college, serving more than 40,000 students each year through credit courses and beyond credit programs.

Montgomery College is one of Maryland’s most diverse community colleges, which includes more than 164 nations represented in our student body.

Do you want to join us in our mission of providing an exceptional education and fostering student success? We are dedicated to providing an exceptional education for all of our students, and we recognize that our faculty and staff are integral to our continued success.

Montgomery College is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and fostering inclusivity and belonging among our student body, faculty, and staff. We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, including individuals with disabilities. As part of this commitment, Montgomery College will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations, with at least two weeks’ advance notice.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management at 240-567-5353 or [e-mail]. We require at least two weeks advance notice to enable us to provide the requested accommodation.

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