Campus Safety Officer

Western Technical College is a preferred employer in the 7 Rivers Region and is committed to providing a safe and respectful workplace for all co-workers. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about helping others learn, dedicated to serving students, and committed to the principles of equity and social justice. Western believes that serving the full breadth of our student and co-worker populations requires cultural competency and enthusiasm for diversity of all kinds. We recognize the intersectional nature of discrimination and are committed to counteracting these biases and eliminating the effects they have had on our students, co-workers, and communities. If you are a motivated individual who can contribute to excellence in teaching, learning, social justice and equity, please consider this employment opportunity at Western.

Summary of Position: Under supervision of the Campus Community Safety Coordinator, performs a wide variety of college campus safety services using a community-oriented campus safety model to prevent violence and theft, to provide access to college facilities, and to respond to incidents affecting campus safety and security. Serves as field training officer to mentor student security officers and provide training on building-level patrol procedures. Will engage in enforcing the rules and regulations governing students, faculty, and staff with superior customer service and ethical integrity. Work is generally performed in both indoor and outdoor environments. Duties may require short travel from site to site: exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid or windy conditions caused by weather; work irregular hours. The Campus Safety Officer position is a non-sworn position and is not authorized to carry a firearm or make arrests. Shifts may include overnights and weekends. This position is an on-call position and could work up to 20 hours/week.

Essential Functions:

Maintain and uphold the College values of Learning, Excellence, Accountability, Diversity, Student Success, Teamwork, Integrity, and Respect. Regular attendance is required.
Complete all required College training and responsible for maintaining the skills necessary to complete the essential functions of the position as defined by the department.
Student Success is the cornerstone of Western's culture and the college may assign employees as needed to other areas or additional duties to foster this success.
General Campus Safety Duties - Supporting Action/Task May Include:
- Mentor student Campus Safety officers and provide training on building-level patrol procedures
- Patrol campus facilities and parking lots and parking enforcement
- Collect and transport cash deposits from various locations to financial institutions
- Check assigned areas for non-authorized individuals and/or suspicious activities
- Provide customer service to students, staff, and the public at Western Campus Locations
- Immediately report any serious incident to the proper authority and provide incident assistance as directed
- Check for maintenance problems and safety/security concerns while completing patrols
- Complete duty reports, incident reports, and injury reports as needed

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:
- High School graduate or equivalent
- 18 years old at time of hire
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in security, law enforcement or corrections
Required Certification/Licenses:
- Valid Driver's License at time of hire

Special Instructions/About Western:

This position reports to: Campus Community Safety Coordinator Hourly salary range based on education and experience: $17.75 Applicant review will begin: Monday, May 11, 2026 Start Date of: Summer 2026 Copies of Transcripts from regionally accredited colleges or universities are acceptable during the application process (originals will be required upon hire) Western is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Our mission is to provide relevant, high quality education in a collaborative and sustainable environment that changes the lives of students and grows our communities. Western is committed to providing a safe and respectful workplace for all employees.

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