Campus Security Officer - Non-Permanent - Spokane Falls Community College
Campus Security Officer - Non-Permanent - Spokane Falls Community College
Community Colleges of Spokane
Location: Spokane Washington
Department: District Security
Salary Range: $4,119 - $5,531
Starting salary for this position is: $4,119 (Monthly)
Employees hired at the entry step of this range receive salary step advancement after six months and every 12 months thereafter. An employee hired at anything higher than the entry step of the range will have salary step advancement after 12 months and every 12 months thereafter until they reach the top of the salary range. Each salary step advancement will be approximately a 5% increase.
The Campus Security Officer pay range is $49,428 - $66,372 with steps A through M. Starting salary is step A, $23.67 per hour. After 6 months you receive a periodic step increase to step C, $24.83 per hour. This becomes your annual anniversary date and the following year (18 months after your start date) you move to step E, $26.10 per hour. After that, every 12 months you will move two steps until step L, $31.02 per hour. Once you are at step L for six years, you will progress once more to step M, $31.79 per hour. These amounts do not include any planned or future cost of living increases.
Starting pay may be higher than step A with creditable related experience. However, employees starting higher than step A on the salary range will not have their first periodic step increase until 12 months after their start date. After that, every 12 months you will move two steps until step L.
Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. PST on 07/31/2025. The application process will not be available after this time. To ensure consideration make sure your application is completed and submitted as soon as possible. Applications will only be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. on the closing date.
About the Campus Security Officer - Non-Permanente - Spokane Falls Community College
JOB SUMMARY
Under the general supervision of the District Director of Security, the Campus Security Officer performs general duty security work to protect life and property; enforces laws and ordinances, maintains order, and prevents and investigates crime, security, safety, and related activities.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide a security presence on a campus location and on a rotating basis provide a night shift mobile security patrol presence for all Spokane Colleges properties in the Spokane area on foot or in a patrol vehicle; inspect buildings and grounds for prowlers, fire, property damage, or other irregularities to enforce institution rules and regulations, local, state, and federal statutes and ordinances. Monitor and oversee the presence and performance of night shift contract security personnel. *
• Investigate accidents and crimes, issue citations for violations, gather evidence, locate witnesses, and appear in court as required. Work with and/or assist city or county police and state patrol when needed or in cases of emergency. Administer first aid if needed. *
• Direct and regulate traffic, patrol campus parking areas on foot or in a vehicle, observe parking and traffic patterns, issue citations for parking violations, follow through on collections and/or citations and appeals. *
• Maintain surveillance of an area suspect for criminal activity to stop criminal activity. *
• Operate department communication equipment, answer telephone inquiries, receive reports of criminal activity, dispatch foot and mobile units, operate paging system, and monitor alarm systems. *
• Complete and file reports as required. *
• Conduct patrols and de-escalate or control various situations. Use Security office equipment when needed such as pepper spray, tasers, and handcuffs. *
• May be present during administrator's meetings with sex offenders.
• Model professional decorum and mutual respect in all personal interactions. *
• Comply with district policies, procedures and directives, state and federal regulations, orders and statutes and collective bargaining agreements. *
• Support and advance the Spokane Colleges strategic plan, and perform other duties as assigned. *
* Indicates this is an essential duty
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Proficiency, knowledge or experience with Information Technology (IT), social media, web use and investigations.
• Ability to handle emergency situations and conflict without escalation.
• Ability to investigate incidents and write reports.
• Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of maintaining required reports and filing systems.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to use a computer and contemporary office software.
• Ability to work varied/rotating shifts.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Work is commonly performed outdoors in uncontrolled elements or in a semi-open office setting with frequent interruptions and background noise.
• Work is active.
• Work directly with students/clients.
• Frequent use of computers.
• Move up to 25 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Occasional kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing.
• Must be able to read and understand instructions to recognize and handle hazardous, unsafe or poisonous materials.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position including using equipment provided by the Security office such as pepper spray or tasers.
• Occasional exposure to fumes, dust, odors and/or biohazards.
• Occasional to frequent change in position from sedentary, standing, stooping and walking.
• Frequent oral and auditory communication with others.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
• Non-permanent, classified.
• Full-time schedule (12-month, 40-hours week).
• Campus Security Officers work 8-hour shifts Monday - Friday between 6 am and 10 pm with weekends off. There are also https://ccs.spokane.edu/Working-for-Us/CCS-Employee-Benefits.
• Paid leave and accrual rates: 1 personal holiday, 2 personal leave days, vacation leave accrual starting at a monthly rate of 11 hours 20 minutes and sick leave accrual of 8 hours per month.
• This position is overtime eligible.
• Requires local or regional travel.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Criminal background check is required.
• May be required to work alternate shifts.
• All uniforms and equipment are provided by the college.
• Training will be provided for equipment routinely used by Security staff including pepper (Oleoresin Capsicum) spray, tasers (conducted energy weapons, conducted energy devices or electronic control weapons), handcuffs, First Aid, CPR, and more.
• This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement. Membership is optional.
Person hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of U.S. Citizenship or lawful authorization to work in the United States. This is an absolute condition of employment. An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of the district to sponsor an H1-B visa. In addition, the Spokane Colleges maintain a drug-free work environment and prohibits all smoking in the college buildings and state-owned vehicles. Must be able to successfully work in and promote a multicultural work and education environment.
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. Once an applicant is chosen for a position, they are required to complete and submit a declaration regarding sexual misconduct and investigation per state law.
Required Application Materials
To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required competencies and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:
• Cover letter - addressing your qualifications relevant to the responsibilities of this position.
• Resume.
• References - the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references.
For questions regarding a job application or the hiring process, or if you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact HR at mailto:[email protected].
To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/6388236
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