Campus Security Officer

Salary

$1,999.50 - $2,685.00 Semi-Monthly

Location

Bremerton, WA

Job Type

Full-Time Classified

Job Number

24-25-C9

Department

Campus Safety

Opening Date

03/18/2025

Closing Date

4/21/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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Description

Campus Security Officer

Salary: $47,988- $64,440*

Classification: Campus Security Officer

Reports to: Campus Security Sergeant

Olympic College Campus Safety and Security Department has an opening for a full-time Campus Security Officer. The Campus Security Officer will perform general campus security work to protect life and property; enforce laws, ordinances, policies, and procedures; maintain order; prevent and investigate incident reports and crimes on campus and provide customer service to all members of the campus community. Olympic College is a public two-year community college accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities that educates more than 13,000 students a year. The College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourages applications from women, people of color, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. Olympic College is located on the scenic Kitsap Peninsula across the Puget Sound from the city of Seattle. Kitsap is surrounded by 236 miles of saltwater shoreline and centrally located between the Olympic and Cascade Mountain ranges, affording spectacular views of mountains and water from every vantage point.

• Olympic College Bremerton is centrally located in Bremerton, Washington on a 33-acre site.
• Olympic College Poulsbo is a 20-acre campus located in North Kitsap County providing convenience for students from Bainbridge Island and the northern part of the Kitsap Peninsula.
• Olympic College Shelton is a 27-acre campus located in Mason County.
  
  

Essential Functions

• Patrol a designated area on foot or in a patrol vehicle to enforce institution rules and regulations, local, state and federal statues, laws and ordinances.
• Inspect buildings, inside and out, and grounds for prowlers, fire, property damage or other irregularities.
• Direct and regulate traffic, investigate accidents or crimes, administer first aid, issue citations for violations, gather evidence, locate and interview witnesses, appear in court, as required.
• Operate departmental communication and technical equipment, answer telephone inquiries, receive reports of criminal or suspicious activity, dispatch foot and mobile units, be dispatched as a foot patrol or mobile unit, operate communication and emergency alert systems, monitor, manage and reset alarm systems as needed.
• Prepare, type, interpret and distribute reports.
• Maintain surveillance of an area suspected of criminal or disruptive activity.
• Assist city police officers, county deputy sheriffs or Washington state patrol troopers incases of emergency.
• Perform other duties as assigned, in the field environment, away from institution as assigned or in the office environment.
• Perform other related duties as required and/or assigned.
  
  

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as anexhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High School graduation or equivalent.
• Two (2) years police, campus security or military law enforcement experience.
• Valid WA State Driver's License
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• Associate's degree in police science, criminal justice, allied public safety or a closely related field.
• Two (2) years of full time college course work in police science, criminal justice, or allied public safety field.
  

Successful Applicants Will

• Demonstrate knowledge of rules governing access to grounds, buildings, and specialized areas, rules of behavior and conduct, general safety precautions and fire hazards, methods and procedures in dealing with clients, visitors, staff, methods, and procedures for searching for escapees and violators, firefighting equipment and fire prevention methods, first aid, report preparation and writing, observation skills, law enforcement basics, investigation procedures, electronic security systems
• Learns rules, procedures, and policies and enforces them in a consistent and equitable manner
• Follow written and oral instructions
• Meet emergencies and employ effective courses of action
• Write clear, correct, concise, and complete reports
• Investigate incidents and obtain pertinent information
• Use good judgment in observing and detecting suspicious situations
• Communicate appropriately with customers, staff, residents, and the general public
• Apply first aid
• Operate electronic security, notification, and office equipment
• Use fire extinguishers on manageable-sized fires for skill level and available equipment
• Work successfully with individuals from diverse cultural, geographic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Demonstrate knowledge of MS Office software products and others used by the organization
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills to build rapport with community members, students, and staff.
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally
• Demonstrate an understanding of Campus Safety Department policies, procedures, practices, rules, and regulations
• Possess excellent customer service skills; including building and maintaining internal/external customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrate an appreciation of diversity and the benefits of a commitment to cultural awareness and sensitivity in the workplace.
• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the Olympic College mission, vision, and values.
• Demonstrate ethics, integrity, and sound professional judgment
  
  

Additional Information

Terms of Employment

This is a full-time classified position scheduled to work 40 hours a week, with a salary range of $46,596 - $62,568. All classified positions start salary at Step A, when you have completed six months of probation, you will receive a 5 percent pay increase. A collective bargaining agreement exists, and this position is covered by the Washington Public Employees Associate (WPEA) Union.

Classified positions qualify for the following benefits

Medical/vision, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental dismemberment, Flexible Spending Arrangement, Dependent Care Assistance Program, Wellness Programs, Department of Retirement Systems Plan 2 or Plan 3, Deferred Compensation Program (DRS) retirement savings plan; TIAA supplemental retirement savings plan, Aflac, 11 paid holidays, leave - vacation/sick/personal holiday/personal leave, auto/home insurance, space available tuition waiver, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center, reduced rate and priority consideration on-site child care on a space available.

For more information regarding benefits, please visit our website here.

Conditions of Employment

• Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. In addition to the background check, candidates will be required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form as required WB HB 2327.
• Olympic College seeks candidates for employment who share our commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive learning environment (read our Equity Statement). All applicants are required to submit a statement of 500 words or less, describing the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the higher education environment and their prior, current, and/or potential contribution(s) to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion as an employee.
  
  

How To Apply

Required

To be considered for this position a candidate must apply online through the Olympic College website and submit the following required materials:

• Olympic College Online Application
• Resume
• Cover Letter - in your cover letter describe how your experience sets you apart for this position.
• Unofficial college transcripts. Official transcripts and copies of mandated certifications will be required of the successful candidate.
  
  

EEO Statement

Olympic College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Olympic College Provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination and accommodation policies: Carroll McWhorter, 360-475-7301. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed or modified without notice.