Security Officer
Job Description
Part-time Security Officer
Thatcher, Arizona
College and Area Information:
Eastern Arizona College’s District Offices are located in Thatcher, Arizona, a beautiful rural area with easy access to arid
as well as mountainous recreation. The College is located approximately 125 miles northeast of Tucson and 165 miles
southeast of Phoenix. EAC is a comprehensive community college offering five associate degrees across nearly 50
programs of study. Eastern Arizona College is the oldest member of the Arizona Community College system and is fully
accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.
Position Summary and Organizational Relationship:
The Security Officer position reports to the Police Director of Enterprise Risk Management and will perform a variety of
tasks to ensure the safety and security of the college campus.
Required Qualifications:
Required qualifications to effectively perform job. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be
considered.
• Associate degree in administrative justice, or related field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience
that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must possess and maintain a valid, current driver's license.
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• First Aid/Basic Life Support certification preferred.
Essential Functions:
• Ensure the safety and security of individuals and physical facilities on campuses.
• Patrol the college campus in a vehicle and on foot.
• Enforce College policies and regulations.
• Remain in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Investigate incidents involving civil, misdemeanor and felony offenses.
• Report any problems to Campus Police Officer on duty or call local police department when applicable.
• Conduct interviews of suspects and witnesses.
• Provide security for athletic, cultural, fine arts, and other events on campus and provide security for dignitaries
when called upon.
• Lock and unlock buildings, classrooms, and other facilities according to schedules.
• Immediately respond to medical and other emergencies to provide necessary assistance.
• Follow procedures for various initiatives, fire prevention, property patrol, traffic control and incident investigations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills, and abilities commonly associated with the job.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form with a diverse internal and external audience.
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills in working with the public, providing customer service, successfully resolving customer
issues in an efficient and effective manner.
• Strong work ethic and the ability to work both independently and/or with supervision to achieve desired results.
• Ability to work outdoors in all kinds of weather.
• Well-developed knowledge of security operations and procedures.
• Familiarity with the mission and purpose of Eastern Arizona College.
• Willing and able to work a non-traditional schedule and respond to emergencies at any time.
Physical Abilities:
Activities commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below
are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Required to use close vision and be able to focus.
• Regularly required to talk and hear; frequently required to sit, stand, and bend at the knee and waist, and walk.
• Must be able to have repetitive wrist, hand and/or finger movement.
• Must have finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Regularly required to reach and grasp items, and to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb.
• Regularly required to lift or move items of over 50 pounds.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
Working Environment:
Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.
• Works both in indoor and outdoor conditions and may be exposed to extreme temperatures and inclement
weather conditions.
• May occasionally be exposed to bodily fluids and potentially hazardous situations.
Application Information:
Applicants should send a resume, a letter of application addressing each of the required qualifications and describing
experience related to the position responsibilities and a signed copy of the EAC application form, available on EAC’s
website (EAC Application Form). Application materials can be emailed to careers@eac.edu or mailed to the address listed
below:
Eastern Arizona College
Human Resources – SS 209
615 N. Stadium Avenue
Thatcher, AZ 85552-0769
The submission of all required application materials for the screening committee’s review is the responsibility of
the applicant. Applicants must be prepared to interview at their own expense.
Closing Date:
The position is open until filled. Review of applications will begin on October 21, 2024, and continue until the successful
candidate is identified.
Compensation and Position Availability:
The initial position compensation is $20.44 per hour. The anticipated position start date is November 1, 2024.
Questions:
Human Resources Department
Voice: (928) 428-8915
FAX: (928) 428-2576
E-mail: Careers@eac.edu
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