Department Information

GJK-000204 04-23; Department of Public Safety

Pueblo Community College is one of the most dynamic and progressive community colleges in Colorado. We continually strive to provide modern facilities, state-of-the-art equipment, and comprehensive technical and transfer programs that prepare students to enter the job market or transfer to a four-year school. Our faculty and staff are committed to student success, offering quality classroom instruction and academic support.
NOTE: This full-time position m ust be able to work different shifts to accommodate department needs with varying hours and days off, which may include evening hours, depending on the business needs of the college. A successful candidate must be able to follow verbal communications and be able to read and comprehend written directions. Also, must be able to interpret written directives, policies, and memos.

• Attractive health, dental, vision, life, and flexible savings options; we will also help you build your retirement savings via our defined benefit or defined contribution plans.
• An opportunity to become a lifelong-learner and enjoy considerable savings for the college education of your dependents through our tuition reimbursement program.

Description of Job

• Conduct security patrols of the campus, buildings and facilities on foot or by other means (i.e. patrol car, bicycle, etc.) and provide stationary security post duties as assigned.
• Respond to all calls for service directed by radio, telephone and/or supervisory and management personnel of the Security Department.
• Ensure that security supervisory and management personnel are notified in a proper and timely manner of breaches of security occurring on college properties or of information received that may create a security risk for College properties such as trespassers and contact local law enforcement as appropriate.
• Perform safety escorts to and from vehicles and College facilities upon request from members of the campus community including students, college staff, employees, and others.
• Check areas for unauthorized personnel or movement of students.
• Patrol the campus facilities including parking lots and open spaces to deter crime and disruptions caused by physical or verbal conflict between students and/or visitors.
• Physically inspect buildings and check doors, windows, entries and exits for safety.
• Respond to alarms and communicate and assist fire and police departments.
• Provide customer service by enthusiastically providing information and services.

• Provide initial response to emergencies and incidents on campus and complete initial investigations to determine disposition.
• Conduct investigations of security matters on campus.
• Write complete, accurate and timely reports to record campus incidents and document investigations and maintain logs relating to activity on campus. This requires strong oral and written communication skills to include basic computer and typing proficiency.
• Originate and file written reports utilizing computer aided reporting systems, regarding activities and incidents occurring on college properties and information received from other sources pertaining to security or incidents on properties or within the community.
• Properly report and track incidents on campus for the work leader to include in the federally mandated Clery Act reports.
• Work with law enforcement to preserve evidence in incidents that may be criminal in nature.

• Control the flow of vehicle and pedestrian traffic on campus property.
• Enforce all College rules and regulations on college properties owned or leased as specified in Standard Operating Procedures.
• Challenge trespassers, loiterers, errant vehicle operators and all others who create a safety and security risk to students and staff and threaten the overall security and integrity of the physical assets and property of the College including violations of the student code of conduct.
• Respond to and assist in resolving conflicts and confrontations on campus.
• Assist with crowd control as needed.
• Issue campus parking warnings.
• Issue trespass notifications to those found in restricted areas as well as those who present a significant safety and security risk to the college.

• Exercise proper care and maintenance of all College owned or leased equipment including vehicles assigned to or utilized for duty.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge and high-level proficiency with campus safety and security systems.

• Campus Security Authorities are obligated by law to report crimes that pose an ongoing threat to the community immediately to the Police Department.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

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  Strong oral and written communication skills
• Experience and ability to work with diverse groups of people.
• Understand and determine appropriate rules and regulations from various sources.
• Strong attention to detail
• Currently certified in First Aid/CPR/AED
• Basic computer knowledge to include Microsoft Suite (Word and Outlook)
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Prior security or law enforcement experience at a higher education institution
• Experience working with two-way radios.

NOTE: Pueblo Community College does not recognize academic degrees from schools that are not accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the United States Department of Education. Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from employment consideration to removal from employment at the Pueblo Community College.
APPEAL RIGHTS:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.

For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

Supplemental Information

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Colorado Community College System does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, religion, genetic information, gender identify, or sexual orientation in its activities, programs, or employment practices as required

Pregnancy Related Accommodations, Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA)

HOW TO APPLY: Thank you for your interest. Submit an on-line application by clicking the link below or submit a State of Colorado Application for Announced Vacancy and all supplemental questions according to the instructions provided below. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed above.