Public Safety Officer (Public Safety Officer II)

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Work type: Full-time
Location: Ft. Wright, KY
Categories: Staff

Title: Public Safety Officer (Public Safety Officer II)

Salary: $36,534.00

Contract Term Length: 12 Months

Standard Hours: 37.5 - Evening Shift

Work Location: On-Site

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

College: Gateway Community & Technical College

Campus Location: Gateway Fort Wright

Department: Safety & Security

Total Rewards

Gateway Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity, including:

  • Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
  • Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
  • 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
  • Vacation/Sick Time
  • Work-Life Balance
  • 9.5 Paid Holidays
  • 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
  • Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary

Patrols campus, conducts security inspections of buildings, and cooperates with Police to protect individuals and property, prevent crime, and monitor environmental hazards.

Job Duties:

  • Patrols campus to identify, document, and escalate risks to public safety, including crime, environmental hazards, crowd control, and property theft and damage.
  • Interacts with campus community members and visitors with a customer service orientation, such as answering simple inquiries and providing directions.
  • Conducts security inspections periodically and makes recommendations for eliminating security risks.
  • Identifies, corrects, or reports actions or situations which may present a hazard to public safety, physical security, and/or public welfare in and around assigned areas.
  • Monitor Security cameras and access control on campus during the shifts Basic Smartphone and computer knowledge.
  • All other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or GED
  • Two (2) years of relevant experience in security, law enforcement, military service, public safety, emergency response, or a related field.
  • CPR/AED Certification, or ability to obtain.
  • Ability to write clear and accurate reports.
  • Ability to observe surroundings and identify safety and security concerns.
  • Ability to use de-escalation techniques to help resolve conflicts and difficult situations.
  • Ability to respond appropriately during emergencies and follow established procedures.
  • Ability to recognize, address, and report safety hazards and security risks.
  • Detail-oriented, self-motivated, ability to work independently and adapt seamlessly to fast-paced, dynamic environments.
  • Skilled in engaging and supporting students from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and meet tight deadlines.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Forms, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Word)

     

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Associates degree or equivalent and 2-4 years of relevant experience
  • Clery ACT knowledge
  • Experience monitoring CCTV, access control, and alarm systems.
  • Training in conflict de-escalation and crisis intervention.
  • Experience working in a college, university, or public-sector environment.

Additional Skills Requested:

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs on occasion

Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.

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