Campus Security Officer

Campus Security Officer

Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State) is seeking passionate, talented professionals to join our learning-centered community. Whether you are an educator, administrator, or staff professional, your work at M State will directly support students as they shape their futures and will strengthen the communities we serve.

With four welcoming campuses in Detroit Lakes, Fergus Falls, Moorhead, and Wadena, M State combines big-college opportunities with a small-college feel, offering nationally accredited programs, flexible learning options, and a deeply student-focused culture.

M State is accepting applications for a Campus Security Officer. This position will be located on the Fergus Falls campus.

This position performs routine public safety duties in accordance with established guidelines including patrolling assigned areas to ensure personal, building, and property security; warning violators of rule infractions; applying traffic and parking ordinances and laws; providing initial emergency response; completing required recordkeeping; and performing other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities include:

• Customer Service.
• Patrol Operations and Facility Security.
• Facilities Maintenance and Project Assistance.
• Policy Enforcement.
• Campus Safety and Parking Services.
• Security Records, Reporting, and Compliance.

What We're Looking For

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least two (2) years of experience as a Security Patrol Officer, Crime Prevention Officer, or Peace Officer. Associate's degree in Law Enforcement, Paralegal or related field may substitute for 1 year of experience; Bachelor's degree in above areas may substitute for 2 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of applicable city ordinances, State of Minnesota and federal criminal and civil law.
• Knowledge of traffic control procedures and parking regulations.
• Knowledge of standard police practices including rules of evidence, investigation techniques and procedures, citizen's arrest power, loss prevention techniques, intrusion alarms, detections, surveillance system and fire alarms.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Right to Know, Occupation Safety (OSHA), hazardous materials and waste safety procedures.
• Knowledge of Data Privacy Act and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Knowledge of Clery Act Law and regulations associated with the law.
• Computer knowledge such as IP Camera Systems, Networking, etc.
• Ability to work with diverse populations responding with sensitivity to address needs and concerns to support the college's commitment to an inclusive and equitable environment.
• Ability to resolve problems and make comprehensive decisions quickly and effectively.
• Certified First Responder.
• Dispatching experience or experience with multi-line phone systems.

Other Qualifications:

• Valid driver's license
• Incumbent must pass FBI background check free from convictions of felony and/or misdemeanor violations

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work): Seasonal position that is scheduled to work 40 hours per week from mid-August through mid-May each year. 4:00 PM- 11:00 PM, Wednesday; 4:00 PM- 3:00 AM Thursday- Saturday.

Application Procedure:

To apply, submit a letter of interest, resume, three professional references, and any applicable transcripts by 12:01 a.m. on October 22nd on our website at Internal applicants must apply through the Jobs Hub in Workday.

Salary: This is the correct salary range for this position, disregard the full range listed by this website: $24.02 - $33.11 per hour or $50,154 - $69,134 annually.

Questions About the Position? Contact Megan Zacher, M State's Staff Recruiter, at View email address on click.appcast.io