Security & Safety Officer - Part-Time

It's great to work at a place where people are truly committed to serving our students! We're committed to bringing passion and energy to our College.

2nd Shift 3pm - 11pm

Newtown Campus

This position is 28 hours per week and eligible for pro-rated benefits.

Security and Safety Officer provides assistance, protection and safety of students and staff while protecting property against threats such as fire, theft and vandalism. Renders emergency medical assistance. Patrols building, grounds and parking lots for hazards, problems, etc. Enforces college regulations pertaining to motor vehicles and student codes of conduct. Monitors and regulates traffic flow into parking lots and checks for violations. Locks and unlocks buildings and campus gates. Investigates campus incidents and files reports. Assists police, fire and EMS personnel with responses pertaining to campus events, activities and/or emergencies.

Primary Duties:

• Patrols buildings and grounds of the College, on foot and in vehicles using electronic check-in stations as required. Enforces rules and regulations of the College, and the Student Code of Conduct of the College.

• Assists in ensuring the safety and protection of students, employees, and visitors on College property and renders assistance and transportation, as needed.

• Enforces College regulations pertaining to security, safety and proper use of College property, and is alert for hazards on the premises which would endanger the safety of persons on campus. Reports all irregularities, (ex: fire hazards, leaks, etc.) to the Office of Security and Safety.

• Locks and unlocks doors as necessary, examines windows, lights and gates to ensure that they are secure. Files reports where corrective action is required.

• Patrols all parking lots and College roadways, and issues violation notices and warnings for illegally parked vehicles. Enforces safe driving on campus and assists motorists with disabled vehicles, as necessary.

• Investigates accidents, files reports on all types of incidents on College property, and notifies the police and fire departments when the situation warrants. Provides assistance to emergency vehicles coming on campus.

• Regulates vehicle and pedestrian traffic on College property to maintain an orderly flow. Issues parking permits when required to students, employees and visitors.

• Inspects equipment and machinery for hazards, conducts Boiler Room checks as required by Office of Security and Safety and Physical Plant. In the course of patrol conducts inspection of all fire alarms and extinguishers to see that they are in working order. Inspects all battery operated emergency lights to ensure they are working properly.

• Assists students, employees and visitors by giving information and directions.

Base starting Salary: $18.3592/hr. Additional $1.50/hr. included for applicants with EMT certification. Advanced degrees, First Responder and Emergency Responder Certifications also qualify for hourly bonus.

Pre-physical & drug screening required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of work experience in security or law enforcement.

• Valid operator's license.

• Clear motor vehicle record.

• Ability to perform continuous interior and exterior foot patrols, on rotating shifts, under all weather conditions.

• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing and work with diverse groups of people.

• Willing and able to work all shifts and campuses under all weather conditions.

• Capable of extensive walking and/or standing throughout an eight (8) hour shift.

• Capable of navigating up and down stairs carrying 50 lbs. of equipment.

• Capable of continuous stair navigation throughout an eight (8) hour shift.

• Must successfully complete new officer training program conducted by the Office of Security and Safety.

• Must be certified or become certified in First Responder, Emergency Responder or equivalent, and keep the certification current (College will provide training).

• Must be certified or become certified in CPR/AED and keep the certification current (College will provide training).

• Capable of dragging 150 lbs. a distance of 50 feet.

Preferred Qualification:

• EMT certification strongly preferred.

We are proud to be an organization that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Please Note: At this time, the College does not provide work visa sponsorships. To be considered for employment at Bucks County Community College, applicants must be permitted to legally work in the United States without employer sponsorship.