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Olympic College is recruiting for several part-time Security Guard positions at various campuses. The Security Guard maintains campus security by inspecting buildings and grounds.

Description

Security Guard 1
Salary: $21.43 - $28.66
Classification: Security Guard 1
Reports to: Campus Security Sargent

Essential Functions

• Patrol and inspect assigned areas of buildings and grounds to maintain security from fire, theft, illegal entry, property damage, or unauthorized use of buildings.
• Lock doors and windows; report needed repairs and safety hazards to proper authority.
• Make regular rounds; activate security alarm system after securing buildings.
• Receive, check, and sign for registered mail and other deliveries made after normal working hours.
• May be required to provide escort service.
• Provide directions upon request.
• May be required to perform first aid.
• Perform other related duties as required and/or assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Graduation or equivalent.
• Physical capacity to perform duties including walking long distances and the ability to lift/carry/move equipment up to 30.
• Possession of a valid, unrestricted State driver's license
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Successful completion of a criminal history background check with no previous felony convictions.

Desired Qualifications

• One (1) year full-time equivalent (FTE) experience in related areas of work such as: security guard, police officer, police reserve office, military police or correctional officer or store investigations, or other law enforcement work
• Certificate of completion in a basic law enforcement training program.
• Course(s) and/or previous training in criminal justice, homeland security, or related fields

Working Conditions

This position requires punctual and regular attendance. This job requires a lot of outside activities in all kinds of weather, interpersonal contact with a wide variety of people and situations that could become volatile.

Must be able to cover shifts (primarily night and evening) on the Bremerton, Poulsbo or Shelton campuses

Successful Applicants will

• Demonstrate the physical capacity to perform duties.
• Demonstrate success working with individuals and groups representing a wide range of diverse cultural, geographic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Function as a team player.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the appropriate computer software.
• Understand oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Possess excellent customer service skills; including building and maintaining internal/external customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrate an appreciation of diversity and the benefits of a commitment to cultural awareness and sensitivity in the workplace.
• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the Olympic College mission, vision and values.
• Demonstrate ethics, integrity and sound professional judgment.

Additional Information

Terms of Employment

Please note that we are unable to sponsor visas for this position. Only candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States will be considered.

Benefits

This is a part-time classified position. All classified positions will start their salary at Step A , when you have completed six months of probation, you will receive a 5 percent pay increase.

Olympic College provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act.