Our Opportunity

South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) seeks a highly motivated and qualified individual for the part-time position of Security Guard 1 to provide for general safety and security of the college campus, property, and maintenance of order between the hours of midnight and 8 a.m.

This position provides assistance to visitors, students, faculty, and staff on the enforcement of college policy and applicable laws and in the documentation of non-criminal incidents reported to the Security Department.

South Puget Sound Community College is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its professional staff. The students that we serve come from a variety of backgrounds. On average, 43% of SPSCC students are people of color. We strongly encourage members of the underrepresented groups, veterans, and bi- or multi-lingual individuals to apply for this position to help meet the needs of our diverse students and service district.

And if that isn't enough? We also offer:

• The Clipper Café specializing in seasonal comfort foods
• The Bake Shop offering daily baked goods made by our students
• Fine dining in the Percival Room, offering vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices as part of our Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts programs
• Campus bookstore offering snacks, apparel, and specialty supplies
• Starbucks coffee shop
• Bus service every 15 minutes to downtown Olympia and beyond – you receive a FREE State Agency Rider (STAR) Pass
• FREE parking on our campuses – permits are not required
• On-campus child care
• Percival Creek, which runs beneath our campus footbridge, provides year-round beauty and views of Chinook, Coho, and chum salmon pass through each fall
• Many walking paths that are marked and on nicely paved sidewalks
• Gym and recreation facilities
• SPSCC promotes wellness with a variety of different workshops and events on campus
• Lots of activities with our Artist & Lecture series, which are FREE for staff and faculty
• Many community events in the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts

What You'll Do

This position will patrol campus property on foot or in a security vehicle, inspect buildings and grounds for prowlers, suspicious activity, fire, property damage, safety hazards, security of doors, or other irregularities, lock and unlock campus buildings and rooms for faculty and staff, as well as provide traffic direction and control, investigate accidents or incidents.

The Security Guard 1 administers first aid, issue citations for traffic violations, gathers evidence, locate witnesses, and appears in court as required. Excellent written and oral communication skills are necessary.

This position will also:

• Enforce parking regulations and issue warnings/citations.
• Operate department communication equipment including telephone inquiries, reports of incidents of concern, and dispatching foot and mobile units. This position will operate emergency alerting systems, control building access through software and key issuance, monitor alarm systems, and provide escort and other public assistance services as requested.
• Prepare, type, and distribute reports; Issue and enter data on traffic and parking citations.
• Provide assistance to motorists on campus including jump starts, and lock outs.
• Assist in providing safety instruction and public information and education on safety and security topics to students, faculty, and staff.
• Coordinate activities of and with city police or county sheriff and state patrol in cases of emergency.
• Assist maintenance and grounds in detecting and reporting maintenance and safety issues.

Qualifications You Possess

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school graduation or GED and one year of experience in areas of work such as: security guard, correctional officer or store investigations, or, police officer, police reserve officer, military police, or other law enforcement work.
  OR

a certificate of completion in a basic law enforcement training program approved by the Washington Criminal Justice Training Commission; or, a certificate of completion in a police or reserve police academy or military training program.

• Valid driver's license.
• No previous felony convictions.
• Ability to use word processing and spreadsheet software such as MS Office.
• Satisfactory completion of a background check.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in a college environment.

To Apply

This position will work no more than 69 hours per month during the graveyard shift of midnight - 8 a.m.

Applications must be completed online and include the following attachments:

1. Cover letter addressed to the Screening Committee highlighting your ability to perform the responsibilities and competencies described in the job posting.
2. Current Resume showing all educational and professional experience which demonstrates how you meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications.

Top candidates will be notified directly to interview for this position. Selection will be based on the applicant's knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties listed in this job posting as identified in the materials requested above. Applications with comments directing the reader to see attachments will be considered incomplete.

Veterans Preference
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wishing to claim Veterans Preference should redact their personally identifiable information from a copy of their United States Department of Veterans Affairs honorable discharge documentation and email to lsemidei@spscc.edu with the job number for which they are applying in the subject line.

Condition of Employment
Employment with the college is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. Any adverse information will be considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically preclude a candidate from employment.

Conditions of Part-Time Employment
Non-permanent employees under the provisions of WAC 357-19-435 are only authorized to work up to a maximum of 1,050 hours in any twelve (12) consecutive- month period from the original date of hire. Employment with the college could end any time.

SPSCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientations, and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons over age 40, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. The college complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Applicants needing accommodation in the application process in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources office at (360) 596-5500. The college is committed to enhancing the diversity of our faculty and staff, as well as our student population. We strongly encourage applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legal protected status. SPSCC is a drug-free workplace.