Security Officer, Part Time

Security Officer

If you are considering a new job, work environment or career opportunities you should look at Mercer County Community College. MCCC is a publicly supported college that is open to all and dedicated to student success. In order to support that mission Mercer seeks to attract, retain, and support a skilled diverse workforce which is our most valuable resource. We thrive on and are proud of our diversity and open access. Our students and employees find the College large enough for a multitude of offerings yet small enough to keep the "Community" feel for all. The College consists of two campuses, the James Kerney Campus (JKC) in the capital city of Trenton, NJ and a larger 292 acre suburban campus just six miles north of Trenton. As part of the comprehensive and valuable benefits package the College offers credit course tuition waivers for employees, spouses and dependents. This allows for employees and their families to take advantage of earning a higher education degree without the high cost. The College offers students 69 Degree Program Options and 35 Credit Certificates from which to choose.

As part of the MCCC college safety operation you will provide security officer services to project a security presence, which may include operating a vehicle to perform patrol, inspection, and/or incident response services. Distinguishing Characteristics: Duties consist of any/all tasks, duties or tours of a Security Officer within both a mobile and/or fixed post operation. May be assigned to any college owned, operated, maintained, or used property in conformance with contract requirements or to facilitate the delivery of service, according to business necessity.

Security Officers are deemed essential employees and are required to work during a business closure to meet operational requirements. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• The functions listed describe the business purpose of this job. Specific duties or tasks may vary and be documented separately. The employee might not be required to perform all functions listed. Additional duties may be assigned, and functions may be modified, according to business necessity.
• All assigned duties or tasks are deemed to be part of the essential functions, unless such duties or tasks are unrelated to the functions listed, in which case they are deemed to be other (non-essential) functions.
• Employees are held accountable for successful job performance. Job performance standards may be documented separately, and may include functions, objectives, duties, or tasks not specifically listed herein.
• In performing functions, duties or tasks, employees are required to know and follow safe work practices, and to be aware of college policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations. Employees are required to notify superiors upon becoming aware of unsafe working conditions.
• All functions, duties or tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical, and professional manner, and to be performed in conformance with applicable college policies and procedures. In the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of college policies and procedures, employees are required to request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorized college representatives.

• Provides mobile guarding services to project a security presence, which may include operating a vehicle to perform patrol, inspection, and/or incident response services; maintains radio or other communications contact with office or base to report status or incidents, or to request additional assistance or response.
• Checks for unsafe conditions, hazards, security violations, and unauthorized persons; inspects buildings, grounds, and security devices; monitors and sets security devices.
• Protects evidence or scene of incident in the event of accidents, emergencies, or security investigations; sets up barriers and signage, and provides direction or information to others.
• Prepares logs or reports as required for patrol route; writes and/or types reports and/or enters information in a computer using standard grammar; inspects security control logs and acts as required.
• Observes and reports incidents or suspicious activity to supervisors, college management, life/safety personnel or public safety authorities as appropriate for the circumstances and/or as required.
• Responds to incidents of fire, medical emergency, bomb threat, flooding, water discharge, elevator emergency, hazardous materials, inclement weather, and other incidents or conditions following procedures established for assignment, by the company, or through training or certification.
• Carries out specific tasks and duties of a similar nature and scope as required.

Required Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT ENTRY

• Additional qualifications may be specified and receive preference, depending upon the nature of the position.
• Education/Experience: High School Diploma or G.E.D.; related experience preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a reliable means of communication (i.e., pager or phone).
• Must possess/maintain a valid driver's license and have a reliable means of transportation (public or private) at all times during employment
• Must have the legal right to work in the United States.
• Must have the ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be willing to participate in the Company's pre-employment screening process and background investigation.

Preferred Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

CERTIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• It is preferred that candidates possess a current SORA certification issued by the New Jersey State Police. If the candidate does not currently possess a SORA card, they shall acquire one within 6 months from date of hire. CPR/AED certification preferred; shall obtain following hiring.
• Driving record must meet company and/or insurance standards.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn security operations and procedures.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.
• Ability to be an effective team member and to work independently.
• Ability to maintain professional composure when dealing with unusual circumstances.
• Courteous telephone manner. • Ability to adapt to changes in the external environment and organization.
• Ability to write routine correspondence, including logs and reports.
• Good organizational skills. • Ability to provide high quality customer service.
• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively at various social levels and across diverse cultures.

Working Conditions (Physical/Mental Demands)

With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to effectively perform all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:

• Maintaining composure in dealing with authorities, executives, clients, staff, and the public, occasionally under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations.
• May be exposed to stressful situations, such as challenging individuals who are in or approaching an unauthorized area.
• Must undergo and meet company standards for background and reference checks, controlled substance testing, and behavioral selection survey, in addition to any mandatory licensing requirements.
• May be required to work overtime without advance notice.
• Required ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
• Keyboarding, basic computer usage and operating controls.
• Seeing, hearing, speaking, and writing clearly to communicate with employees and clients, observe and report incidents, and direct others. • Frequent sitting, standing, and walking, that may involve climbing stairs and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain.
• Occasional reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
• Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.
• Close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• May require driving vehicle for long periods of time in the performance of duties.
• On occasion may be required to perform stressful and physical activity.
• Depending upon assignment may be exposed to inclement weather or be required to work in environments or under conditions that require the use of protective gear and devices and/or awareness of personal safety and safety of others.
• May be exposed to or required to handle sensitive and confidential information.

Core Competencies

Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.

Building Trust: Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one's intentions and those of the organization.

Customer Focus: Making customers and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; developing and