Campus Safety Officer (PT)

Varies between campuses
Part-time Support Staff

Hybrid Option: No

Waubonsee Community College promotes diversity in faculty, staff, and student recruitment and is committed to hiring and retaining exceptional faculty and staff who are committed to the college’s culture of collaboration, professional growth and student success.

The Campus Safety Officer, under the direct supervision of the Campus Police Sergeant, is responsible for providing protection and services for Waubonsee students, faculty, staff, guests, property, and interests. This is to be accomplished through preventive patrol, limited emergency response, and other service-oriented activities, in accordance with departmental mission and objectives.

Patrol all college campus areas for prevention of crimes and mitigate risks, including securing buildings, checking for safety violations and crime in parking areas, parks, sidewalks, athletic fields and other areas on and immediately adjacent to campus property.

Monitor weather conditions, surveillance cameras and alarm systems.Investigate and report suspicious or unusual conditions.Assist in implementing emergency notifications, evacuation or sheltering plans.

Take immediate action to protect persons or reduce risk by issuing warnings or calling for immediate assistance from Waubonsee Community College Police personnel or outside law enforcement agencies, if the situation deems it necessary.

Perform traffic control functions on college property, including, directing traffic and assisting with parking, and providing direction to visitors.

Provide courtesy services such as starting cars, unlocking vehicles, and escorting lone pedestrians at night on request and providing general college information.

Report malfunctioning alarms, blocked or non-functioning exits, broken windows or doors, burned out lights, and other building features that may affect safety.

Attend and participate in all department meetings and trainings as required.

Maintain professionalism and courtesy in interacting with students, staff, public and local law enforcement officers.

Initiate and complete necessary reports and records.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree in Criminal Justice or a related field from an accredited university or college preferred.

One-year security or related experience required or recognized experience/training as a cadet/community service officer.

Valid Illinois driver’s license and acceptable driving record required.

Must be physically fit and capable of exertion including, but not limited to, quickly responding on foot from one end of campus to the other for exigent circumstances and emergency response.Must maintain physical fitness.

Ability to pass a background investigation covering employment, education, driving, and criminal records.

Ability to work weekends and nights, including overnights, and occasional on-call hours required.

Please attach the following documents when applying:

• Cover Letter-No
• Resume-Yes
• References-No (Can be provided at interview)
  
• Transcripts-No (Can be provided at interview)

Special Instructions: Please attach all required documents at the time of application.

At Waubonsee, the health and safety or our employees and students remains our top priority. In accordance with Governor Pritzker's COVID-19 Executive Order, all higher education personnel and students are required to be vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination or undergo weekly COVID testing. Waubonsee Community College will provide onsite COVID testing beginning October 11, 2021. Individuals may opt to test offsite and will be required to provide test results on a weekly basis.

EOE, including disability and veteran