Job Description

Position: Campus Security Officer

Reportsto: Director of Campus Safety and Security

Terms: Part Time-12 Month position

Classification: Non-Exempt(Hourly)

Starting Date: Position open until filled

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Part-time Campus

Security Officer
• Patrol college facilities (e.g., grounds, roads, buildings, adjacent areas, parking lots, etc.)to provide administrative visibility, maintain security/deter crime, and build relationships with students and staff. 
• Communicate policies and enforcement procedures to students, personnel, and visitors.
• Advocate for students for the purpose of building relationships and developing a safe learning environment.
• Prepare written materials (e.g., incident and activity reports, daily security logs, and calls for service logs) to document activities, provide written references, and/or convey information.
• Provide traffic and parking control to maintain efficient traffic flow and use of parking lots.
• Report safety hazards to assist in maintaining a safe learning environment/facilities for students, staff, and visitors.
• Refer incidents to appropriate agencies or personnel to ensure timely and thorough followup.
• Respond to emergent situations (e.g., fights, injuries, incidents, suspicious activities, etc.) to address immediate safety concerns.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned (e.g., crowd control at public events and assisting Police Department/Fire Department/EMS responding to campus events).

Working Conditions:
• Moderate physical activity; standing or walking for extended periods of time; requires
handling of average-weight objects
• Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures
• Requires the wearing of issued uniform and/or personal protective equipment
• Requires the qualification on and the carrying of issued firearms and associated equipment.

Qualifications:
• High School graduate or equivalent
• Possess a valid Texas driver’s license (must meet our vehicle insurance requirement)
• No felony convictions within the last 10 years (must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check)
• No criminal convictions that prevent the possession of firearms

DesiredQualities and Characteristics:
• 3 years of previous security, corrections, or law enforcement work experience
• Experience working in the higher education environment
• Current Level 3 Security Officer Commission from the Texas Department of Public Safety
(DPS) Private Security in accordance with the State Occupations Code 1702

To apply, please submit via e-mail only:
1. A WTC Application (Please do not say see resume)
2. A current resume
3. A cover letter, not to exceed two pages, includes a description of how the applicant meets the“Qualifications” and the “Desired Qualities and Characteristics” as detailed in the job
announcement. The applicant may also include other applicable professional experiences.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to hr@wtc.edu. Western Texas College will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education,
against any applicant, employee, or student, based on age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity in its programs or activities

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