Campus Security Officer

Position Announcement

Independence Community College (ICC) seeks applications for the position of Campus Security Officer.   ICC is located in southeast Kansas and serves approximately 3000 full- and part-time students each year through its programs, courses and services and has initiated continuous quality improvement through the AQIP accreditation process.

Position Summary

The Campus Security Officer works to provide and maintain a safe environment for students, employees, vendors and guests by enforcing college rules and regulations, patrolling campus, checking buildings, and maintaining safe parking conditions anywhere on the college campus.  The work schedule may include weekends, evenings and holidays. Must be 21 years of age.   Background check required.  Must have a valid Kansas driver’s license.

Qualifications

The Campus Security Officer should have experience and/or education related to the scope of work and essential functions of the job.  Formal military or law enforcement training is desired. Security experience is required.  The Campus Security Officer must be detail oriented, organized, and thorough and possess good communication skills and possess strong computer skills.

Position Information

This is a full-time, 12-month position with fringe benefits.  Hourly wage is commensurate with experience and training. 

Application Procedures

Application review will begin: July 12, 2009.   Position will remain open until filled.  Send cover letter, resume, three current references, if available Registrar (unofficial copies acceptable for consideration) and completed application which is available on the ICC website and at the Human Resource Office) to:   

 

Human Resource Office
Independence Community College
P.O. Box 708
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 331-4100 or 1-800-842-6063 ext. 5656

ICC Website: www.indycc.edu/employment (ICC application may be downloaded)

FAX  620-331-0946

Independence Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
ICC encourages diversity among its employees.

Independence Community College is committed to continuous quality improvement through the AQIP accreditation process with the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and School. The Commission welcomes comments from third parties about institutions being evaluated for accreditation.                

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            The Higher Learning Commission

30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400

Chicago, IL  60602

 

Job Description

Campus Security Officer

 

The Independence Community College Campus Security Officer helps provide students, staff, vendors and guests with a safe environment while on the college campus, all the while protecting the college’s assets and property.  The position reports directly to the Director of Operations and indirectly to the Chief Information and Facilities Officer. This person works collaboratively with all functional areas of the college.

Primary Responsibilities

1.      Ensure a safe campus and protect college assets and property through education, presence and rules enforcement.

2.      Mitigate problems on campus where behavioral problems arise.

3.      Operate and monitor security control equipment to provide area and visitor surveillance.

4.      Patrol assigned areas, including buildings and parking lots. Check for suspicious occurrences, and enforce parking rules and regulations.

5.      Respond to and investigate situations when reported. Call the Montgomery County Sherriff or other appropriate law enforcement agencies immediately to investigate suspicious activities or security violations that require specialized intervention.

6.      Check vehicles in college parking lots for authorized parking stickers. Issue parking violation warning and tags, and request towing when necessary.

7.      Check ID cards of persons entering facilities. Deny entry to persons who cannot show either proper identification or cause for being admitted. Provide information and directions. Explain rules and regulations.

8.      Open and close facilities, ensure that users have left the premises. Report security and general maintenance problems to the proper authorities.

9.      Collect and transport money and handle small amounts of cash transactions when necessary. May be responsible for lost and found items.

10.  Maintain daily logs and records of occurrences, complete necessary paperwork, and may use computer terminal to input and retrieve data.

11.  Keep appropriate supervision up to date on latest rulings, regulations and security methods as defined by local, state and federal authorities.

12.  Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned and approved by the Director of Operations.

 

General Qualifications

1.      Ability to work in an environment where personal safety may be an issue.

2.      Exhibit a high level of self-confidence and professionalism.

3.      Strong communication and interpersonal skills; Communicate effectively with students, staff, vendors and guests with sensitivity to diverse populations, learning styles and developmental needs.

4.      Clarity of thought and expression in oral and written communications.

5.      Ability to utilize time management skills in work, timeliness of reports and communications.

6.      High degree of organizational skills.

7.      Ability to handle stressful situations and overlapping priority demands.

8.      Electronic media literacy; work requires excellent computer skill with great accuracy in input.

9.      Information management skills, exhibiting competency in filing and bookkeeping skills and procedures.

10.  Ability and willingness to work with little or no supervision and in cross-divisional settings.

11.  Collaborative, collegial, and responsible work habits, to include confidentiality; high degree of ethical standards, including adherence to general rules of safety, college procedures and fair labor standards.

12.  A commitment to high professional standards, including professional growth.

13.  Requires knowledge to accomplish comprehensive tasks utilizing established policies and procedures.

14.  Responsiveness to leadership.

15.  Serve as an effective ambassador for the college at all times.

Specific Qualifications

1.      Experience in security or law enforcement.

2.      Related experience and/or education to the scope of work and essential functions of this job description (including significant amounts of walking, climbing steps, and standing for long periods of time).

3.      Ability to work flexible work schedule to meet department needs.

4.      Ability to drive and a valid driver’s license.

5.      Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

6.      An educational philosophy in alignment with a small, rural comprehensive community college.