Unarmed Security Guard

Unarmed Security Guard

JOB CLASSIFICATION

Pay grade level: Grade 9
Compensation: Compensation will be commensurate with education and experience. Employee category: Staff
Department: College Police Reports to: Deputy Chief of Police FLSA status: Non-Exempt
Job Code: TBD
Location: Primarily Pioneer Career College and/or Technical Education Center, but any other college location as assigned by the appropriate administrator

SUMMARY

The Unarmed Security Guard maintains high visibility on college property to help deter crimes against students, staff, and property to assist the Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC) Police Officers in providing a safe College environment. This position will be responsible for performing unlocks, delivering messages, parking enforcement, jump starts, and escorts. To accomplish these tasks the Security Guard works closely with the staff of the KCKCC Police department of the College.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

• Follow college protocols, policies, procedures and/or training necessary to effectively safeguard the students, staff, faculty, and visitors at all KCKCC locations.
• Patrol and inspect interior and exterior of all various KCKCC locations and activities; performs routine and emergency unlocking/ locking of facility, security checks, provides security services during events, to identify suspicious activity and ensure student, staff, faculty, and visitor safety on foot, bike, cart, and/or department patrol vehicle.
• Contact the police or fire department(s) as needed in the event of emergency. Provide support as needed (directions, building access, scene security, etc.).
• Observes, reports, and investigates reports of suspicious vehicles, people, or activities at any KCKCC location with the aptitude to complete clear, concise, and accurate incident reports and other documentation. Enforces college regulations pertaining to all day and evening activities and to check exterior lighting and emergency access routes.
• Be familiar with appropriate safety, security and/or emergency related training (e.g., weather related, fire, medical, CPR, AED, any evacuations, etc.) requirements and other related programs.
• Assist with providing general information to college community and guest.
• Wear department issued uniform or / approved attire daily.
• Assist in the development of forms and procedures to be utilized for safety and security of the college.
• Participate in meetings (internal and/or external) as appropriate or necessary.
• Maintain confidentiality of all departmental, police and college information.
• Ability to implement and follow all College health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.
• Observe any safety hazards/ maintenance issues and promptly report them to appropriate persons.
• Knowledge of operational procedures and methods used in daily operations of a college police department, such as: effectively operate a variety of equipment including portable radios, computers, closed-circuit and access control systems to include but not limited to the following, install cameras, pulling wire for camera/alarm installs, work with fire system, make keys, install locks, monitor video camera system, police radio system, and emergency text messaging system as needed.
• Interacts with students, staff, faculty, visitors, local police officers/ emergency personnel in a positive and professional manner; communicate effectively, while using tact, discretion, and courtesy even in a stressful situation.
• Understanding of community policing within the context of the unique needs of a multi-cultural, urban community college setting.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief of Police or their designee.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of campus buildings and grounds
• Operational knowledge of computer aided-dispatch, fire, camera, and door access computer systems used by College Police
• Reading and writing skills
• Good interpersonal communication skills
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Read simple diagrams.
• Work independently.
• Possesses strong written and oral communication skills.
• Must demonstrate a commitment to and ability to work with a diverse student and faculty population.
• High energy, self-starter who can work with minimal supervision.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships and establish credibility with all levels of employee in the organization.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a clear motor vehicle record.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Criminal Justice
• One (1) or more years’ experience as a security guard or related role
• Experience using Microsoft Office products.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Must work in noisy and crowded environments, with numerous interruptions. Requires stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, and turning. Report writing. The work to be performed is outside in seasonal temperatures as well as inside of the various KCKCC locations.

WORK SCHEDULE

40 hours per week, shifts will vary depending on location. Hours range from 7:00 am – 9:00 pm, Monday – Friday. Must be able to work a variable schedule/hour to meet operational needs. May require evening and weekend hours.

***This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.

KCKCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer