Safety-Security Officer (part-time)
This position reports to the Director/Supervisor of Safety and Security.

Appointment Period:

This position does not include an appointment. Work up to 19 hours weekly.

Responsibilities: Hours of work will vary throughout the year. Work hours will be arranged on a weekly basis; and must be able to cover another work shift with only a few hours notice. Under the direction of the Safety-Security Supervisor, the Safety- Security Officer shall perform the following:

Specific Duties:
  1. Assist in providing security and assistance for all Lima Campus students, faculty and staff; assist in protecting all Lima Campus buildings and vehicles by making and providing for routine rounds or checks of buildings, walkways, grounds, and parking lots;
  2. Issue parking citations, check on vehicles, assist with lock-outs and starting cars, assist with towing illegally parked vehicles, etc.;
  3. Provide escort services between campus buildings and parking lots;
  4. Respond to calls for service such as crimes, traffic crashes, and medical emergencies on campus. Make/assist in making appropriate notifications of law enforcement, fire or emergency medical service agencies;
  5. Be alert to safety hazards in buildings, on grounds and parking lots and reporting same in timely fashion to maintenance;
  6. Lock down buildings, labs, classrooms, and offices at night or anytime campus is closed. Open buildings as needed;
  7. Check locked buildings, labs, classrooms, and offices while making rounds to insure their security;
  8. Open buildings, labs, classrooms during regular business hours daily;
  9. Investigate suspicious activity and make appropriate notifications to law enforcement if needed;
  10. Make appropriate Safety and Security log entries, reports, and maintenance requests;
  11. Perform other assigned duties as required.
Major Work Qualifications: High school diploma required; two-year Associate Degree or its equivalent preferred. Law enforcement experience and OPOTA certification preferred. Must have a valid driver’s license. Knowledge of first aid and CPR preferred. Ability to deal politely and effectively with faculty, staff, students and general public required.

Salary: $10.00 per hour.

Application: Submit materials electronically to the Office for Human Resources at Rhodes State College at jobs@RhodesState.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants must include a letter of interest outlining background, qualifications, all unofficial transcripts, a resume and the names, email addresses and telephone numbers (work and home/cell) of at least three (3) professional references. References are contacted at the point when applicants advance through the interview process. Applicants who are invited to the interview process will be required to complete and submit a College employment application.

Posted: 10/5/2020


AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ADA EMPLOYER, M/F, V/D