Job Description

Job Description

Montgomery College, has an immediate need for a FT Public Safety Officer in the Office of Public Safety, Health, and Emergency Management.  The work schedule is 5 days/40 hours a week. This is a Non-Bargaining Status, Non-Exempt, grade 15 position. For non-exempt positions, you are not eligible to work a secondary job at Montgomery College. Montgomery College promotes and creates a working and learning environment rooted in the basic tenets of fairness, diversity, and inclusiveness.

Public Safety Officer II’s perform a variety of duties to ensure a safe and secure environment for the College community as well as facilitate the efficient and safe execution of College functions and activities.  Employees patrol campus grounds and actively enforce College policy.  Public Safety Officer II’s aid students and visitors on campus and various College facilities. They officers observe, identify and respond to safety and security incidents and situations as well as act as a deterrent to crime and other unlawful activity by providing high visibility throughout the campus. Public Safety Officer II’s respond to emergencies and suspicious activity, investigate incidents and prepare reports. May be assigned to work any shift at any campus location.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Conduct thorough security and safety checks of assigned College facilities, to include checking for open doors, windows and/or other unsafe conditions.
• Patrol parking lots and surrounding grounds/facilities noting dangers (potential and existing), and defects or violations.
• Document violations of college policies and complete incident reports.
• Respond to complaints/calls related to possible criminal activity, coordinate with applicable authorities if necessary, and prepare incident reports.
• Investigate complaints made by faculty, staff or students on campus.
• Lock and unlock campus buildings and offices as necessary as well as lockdown of campus buildings during emergency conditions and closings.
• Control personnel/visitor access and track activities where applicable.
• Provide routine assistance to students, employees, and visitors; respond to emergency calls for assistance including medical emergencies.
• Enforce parking policies through issuance of parking tickets and towing of autos when necessary.
• Assist Facilities and college operations during inclement weather and be on site during college closings.
• Investigate traffic accidents on campus.
• Administer first aid and/or call for additional assistance as needed.
• Provide security services such as parking and traffic direction and crowd control for special events.
• Provide special transportation and/or escort services as needed.
• Work closely with outside agencies (police and fire) on matters relating to the safety and security of the College community.
• Serve as a Campus Security Authority (CSA), as outlined by the Clery Act.
• May testify in court.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of experience as a security officer.
• Valid driver's license.
• Knowledge of the methods, procedures, and practices of building and area security practices.
• Knowledge of fire hazards, first aid methods/application, radio communications and electronic monitoring/alarm equipment and systems. 
• Ability to effectively interact with hostile individuals in order to avoid escalation of situations.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work cooperatively with others as well as communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills including familiarity with office applications.
• The equivalent combination of education, training, certification and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and expertise to perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.
• Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States and not require employer visa sponsorship

Salary range: $18.55 –- $27.82 Initial salary placement for new hires falls between the minimum and midpoint of the range ($18.55 - $23.19), based on relevant candidate experience and internal equity.

Application Process:

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As a condition of employment, the following are required at the time of hire:

• Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable).

• For international degrees, you must provide US degree equivalency verified by a nationally recognized credential evaluation service.

• Participation in a Maryland State Retirement System plan (Pension or Optional Retirement Plan, depending on the position). If you are already retired from the Maryland State Retirement System, you may not enroll in a Maryland State Retirement System plan at Montgomery College and may have earn​ings restrictions, per state law.

Our benefits package includes: generous paid vacation, sick, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, group legal benefits, professional development, retirement plan, educational assistance, tuition waiver for employee and dependents, wellness programming including onsite gyms, pools and classes.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management at 240-567-5353 or HRSTM@montgomerycollege.edu.  We require at least two weeks advance notice to enable us to provide the requested accommodation.

Montgomery College is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty, and staff.

Montgomery College is a tobacco-free and smoke-free workplace.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

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