Campus Security Officer -FT Temp bei South Puget Sound Community College, WA

About the Department

The position offers a Full-time temporary schedule as follows:

• Tuesday - Saturday, 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (November  2025 - February 2026)
• Friday - Tuesday, 12 am - 8:00 am (February 2026 - April 2026)

The purpose of the Campus Security Officer is to support student success by facilitating a safe and secure environment to encourage student retention and completion. This position is directly responsible for the general safety and security of two college campuses, the protection of life and property, maintenance of order, providing assistance to visitors, students, faculty, and staff by providing security services for the college community which includes public safety/service, crime prevention, and emergency response.

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:

• A healthy work/life balance for our employees with the opportunity for flexible work schedules and remote work depending on position and college needs
• Fine dining in the Percival Room, offering vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices as part of our Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts programs
• The Clipper Coffee Corner serving Batdorf & Bronson coffee and a selection of delicious food items from our baking/culinary students
• A brand new Health & Wellness Center
• FREE Bus service every 15 minutes to downtown Olympia and beyond
• 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
• 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
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that offer an opportunity for SPSCC employees to gather and connect around issues that define them personally, and which affect their work at the College and their professional development. Current Employee Resource Groups include:
  • Staff and Faculty of Color (SFOC) ERG - an employee network which strives to create an intentional and relational foundation for community and trust building across different groups through shared values.
  • The LGBTQIA+ ERG creates a space for LGBTQIA+ staff and faculty at the college to share resources, build support and community, and work towards greater equity and accessibility.

Position Duties

Provision of Security Services:

• Follow written and oral instructions; respond to emergencies and employ effective courses of action which includes summoning first responders.
• Patrol campus buildings and property in security vehicle and on foot to enforce college policy, rules, regulations and applicable local, state, and federal statutes.
• Observe and detect suspicious situations; protect life and property
• Inspect college buildings and grounds for prowlers, suspicious activity, fire, property damage, safety hazards, and security of doors, windows, buildings and vehicles.
• Operate security equipment including portable, mobile, and base radios, security vehicles, computers, and telephones, expandable baton, handcuffs, OC (pepper) spray, flashlights, physical and electronic keys and key cars.
• Issue timely warnings and emergency alert messages by telephone and computer.

Building Security, Access, and Control:

• Lock and unlock campus buildings and rooms according to scheduled college hours 
• Lock and unlock campus buildings, rooms, and classroom areas for faculty and staff.
• Assist in making keys and access card control
• Note secure/unsecured status of rooms, areas, buildings
• Assist in building evacuation during an emergency

Public Service and Motorist Assists:

• Communicate regularly with staff, students and general public on safety and security matters
• Provide medical aid
• Assist community members in the recording and return of lost and found property.
• Assist students, faculty, staff, and visitors with vehicle lock outs, jump starts, tire changes, or towing.
• Provide safety escorts for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Prepares written reports on security incidents and notifies executive team when necessary; general data and records management:

• Assume command and facilitate the flow of information during critical incidents
• Review daily activity log for security activity and ensure timeliness of security public crime log
• Create, enter, forward incident reports for criminal and non-criminal offenses.
• Enter work orders for safety, health, maintenance, grounds, or custodial issues.

Incident Coordination and Incident Command:

• Coordinate incident response and activities of and with city, county, and state emergency responders to campus incidents.
• Participate in campus Incident Management training, exercise, and response.

Minimum Qualifications

                   

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School graduation or equivalent
• Possession of a valid driver's license
• Two years of work experience as a campus police or security officer OR equivalent education. 
• Knowledge of due process, use of force, WAC, RCW, FERPA and CLERY and security department standing operating procedures 
• Knowledge of keying systems, access control, and building security systems
• Knowledge of computers and software applications, specifically MS Office suite: Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Knowledge of general safety precautions and fire hazards; fire alarm panel operation; first aid; report preparation and writing; law enforcement basics including use of force law; defensive tactics; officer safety, traffic control, interviewing, investigation procedures, evidence protection and preservation
• Collaborative -- The ability to work in culturally diverse groups toward a common goal by involving, including and valuing others.
• Empathy -- The ability and willingness to attempt to understand another person's culture or perspective through listening and inquiry.
    

Note: This position may perform duties in multiple settings/environments and requires a level of physical fitness, manual dexterity, and mobility sufficient to maintain high levels of exertion required to handle crisis and emergency situations in defense of self and others. This position may require moving, lifting or manipulating items weighing approximately 50 pounds.                

Other Qualifications

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/CV 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.  Applications lacking both a resume and a cover letter will not meet minimum qualifications.

Veterans Preference
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and are 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 [email protected] with the job number for which they are applying in the subject line.

Background Check 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.

Bargaining Unit
This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees.

South Puget Sound Community College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator

South Puget Sound Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). SPSCC provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, Title II and Title IX, Samantha Dotson, Executive Human Resource Officer /Title IX Coordinator, 360-596-5361,[email protected], Building 25, Room 220, 2011 Mottman Rd SW, Olympia, WA 98512;  South Puget Sound Community College is a smoke-free/drug free environment.

Applicants needing accommodation in the application process in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources office at (360) 596-5500.

 

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