Middlesex Community College
Institutional Safety Officer III - Middlesex Community College
Middlesex Community College, Lowell, Massachusetts, United States, 01856
Location:
Lowell, MA
Category:
Full-time Staff
Posted On:
Tue Sep 17 2024
Job Description:Title:
Institutional Safety Officer IIIUnit:
AFSCME , Unit IIDepartment:
AdministrationReports to:
Director of Safety and Campus OperationsDate:
September 17, 2024General Summary:
The Institutional Safety Officer III is a security professional responsible for helping to keep a peaceful and safe campus environment and is considered essential personnel. This position is responsible for protecting individuals on campus property and maintaining the security of campus buildings, facilities, parking lots, walkways, and grounds of the College. The incumbent at this position will supervise, conduct training, and assign work to contracted security officers, in conjunction with the Director of Safety & Campus Operations, of up to 6-15 contracted security personnel.Duties and Responsibilities:Act as first responder to all campus emergencies, medical and criminal, that could potentially be hazardous and/or life threateningEnforce campus policies and procedures as may relate to safety and security concernsMake regular inspection tours of the campus facilities noting unusual occurrencesWatch for trespassers, fire, water leaks, or other circumstances which could lead to loss of or damage to property and equipmentUnlock buildings as scheduled for events and ensure all windows and doors are locked as scheduledObserve and report hazardous conditions to the Director of Safety and Campus OperationsEnsure inside and outside lights are turned on/off as required and inform the Director of Safety and Campus Operations when any electrical or mechanical system is malfunctioningEnsure only authorized persons are admitted to the campus while on dutyDirect visitors and assist as necessaryMonitor parking lots and direct traffic and parking as necessaryEnforce campus traffic regulations including parking and speedingEnforce campus policies including smoking, alcohol usage, and drug usageObserve weather conditions on campus and report dangerous or unusual weather-related activity to the Director of Safety and Campus OperationsProvide awareness education/information on an informal basis to students and employees as needed/requestedMay be required to perform incidental custodial and maintenance duties as requested by facilities (such as turning off a water main)Monitor and train contracted security officers and campus safety officers hired through the criminal justice programPerform other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:Applicants must have at least (A) one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in law enforcement, in a governmental police force or in work involving the protection or security of buildings, equipment or people as the major duty, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.
Substitutions: An Associate's or higher degree with a major in police science, law enforcement or criminal justice may be substituted for the required experience.
Customer service and personal communication skillsComputer software used within department to include, but not limited to, Microsoft Office, Excel, and Access skillsStrong written and oral communications and relational skillsEstablishing and maintaining effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and members of the publicComposing and writing reports, forms, and memosStrong organizational skills with attention to detailProven ability to independently handle tasks and projects.Must be accessible for phone communicationAble to mentally analyze situations, solve problems, and make decisions under pressure in area of responsibilityRead and understand written instruction and communicate information and ideas in clear and concise written formExperience with equity-minded work and/or understanding of individuals of diverse identities such as race, ethnicity, socioeconomic level, sexual orientation, veterans, and individuals with different academic preparation levels and varying physical and learning abilities.Preferred Qualifications:Bilingual skills a plus
Additional Information:Salary Range:
$46,888.70 is the annual salary for an AFSCME, Unit II, Grade 13, Step 1 position. Employees of Middlesex Community College are considered employees of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and receive benefits, which include:High-quality and affordable health insurance through the Commonwealth's Group Insurance Commission (GIC)Competitive Dental and Vision PlansFlexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance programsLow-cost basic and optional life insuranceRetirement Savings: State Employees' Pension or Optional Retirement Program (ORP) and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan or 403(b).12 paid holidays per year and competitive Sick, Vacation, and Personal TimeTuition Benefits for employees and dependents at state colleges and universitiesShort-Term Disability and Extended Illness program participation optionsProfessional Development and Continuing Education opportunitiesCell Phone Bill Discounts with Verizon and T-Mobile Cell Phone CarriersAccess to the Commonwealth's Mass4You, employee assistance programFree employee parking on Bedford and Lowell campusesEligibility towards Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)Location:
Lowell campus with occasional travel to Bedford as neededHours:
40 hours per week, schedule to be determined upon hireExpected Start Date:
October 2024Application Deadline:
October 8, 2024
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Lowell, MA
Category:
Full-time Staff
Posted On:
Tue Sep 17 2024
Job Description:Title:
Institutional Safety Officer IIIUnit:
AFSCME , Unit IIDepartment:
AdministrationReports to:
Director of Safety and Campus OperationsDate:
September 17, 2024General Summary:
The Institutional Safety Officer III is a security professional responsible for helping to keep a peaceful and safe campus environment and is considered essential personnel. This position is responsible for protecting individuals on campus property and maintaining the security of campus buildings, facilities, parking lots, walkways, and grounds of the College. The incumbent at this position will supervise, conduct training, and assign work to contracted security officers, in conjunction with the Director of Safety & Campus Operations, of up to 6-15 contracted security personnel.Duties and Responsibilities:Act as first responder to all campus emergencies, medical and criminal, that could potentially be hazardous and/or life threateningEnforce campus policies and procedures as may relate to safety and security concernsMake regular inspection tours of the campus facilities noting unusual occurrencesWatch for trespassers, fire, water leaks, or other circumstances which could lead to loss of or damage to property and equipmentUnlock buildings as scheduled for events and ensure all windows and doors are locked as scheduledObserve and report hazardous conditions to the Director of Safety and Campus OperationsEnsure inside and outside lights are turned on/off as required and inform the Director of Safety and Campus Operations when any electrical or mechanical system is malfunctioningEnsure only authorized persons are admitted to the campus while on dutyDirect visitors and assist as necessaryMonitor parking lots and direct traffic and parking as necessaryEnforce campus traffic regulations including parking and speedingEnforce campus policies including smoking, alcohol usage, and drug usageObserve weather conditions on campus and report dangerous or unusual weather-related activity to the Director of Safety and Campus OperationsProvide awareness education/information on an informal basis to students and employees as needed/requestedMay be required to perform incidental custodial and maintenance duties as requested by facilities (such as turning off a water main)Monitor and train contracted security officers and campus safety officers hired through the criminal justice programPerform other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:Applicants must have at least (A) one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in law enforcement, in a governmental police force or in work involving the protection or security of buildings, equipment or people as the major duty, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.
Substitutions: An Associate's or higher degree with a major in police science, law enforcement or criminal justice may be substituted for the required experience.
Customer service and personal communication skillsComputer software used within department to include, but not limited to, Microsoft Office, Excel, and Access skillsStrong written and oral communications and relational skillsEstablishing and maintaining effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and members of the publicComposing and writing reports, forms, and memosStrong organizational skills with attention to detailProven ability to independently handle tasks and projects.Must be accessible for phone communicationAble to mentally analyze situations, solve problems, and make decisions under pressure in area of responsibilityRead and understand written instruction and communicate information and ideas in clear and concise written formExperience with equity-minded work and/or understanding of individuals of diverse identities such as race, ethnicity, socioeconomic level, sexual orientation, veterans, and individuals with different academic preparation levels and varying physical and learning abilities.Preferred Qualifications:Bilingual skills a plus
Additional Information:Salary Range:
$46,888.70 is the annual salary for an AFSCME, Unit II, Grade 13, Step 1 position. Employees of Middlesex Community College are considered employees of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and receive benefits, which include:High-quality and affordable health insurance through the Commonwealth's Group Insurance Commission (GIC)Competitive Dental and Vision PlansFlexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance programsLow-cost basic and optional life insuranceRetirement Savings: State Employees' Pension or Optional Retirement Program (ORP) and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan or 403(b).12 paid holidays per year and competitive Sick, Vacation, and Personal TimeTuition Benefits for employees and dependents at state colleges and universitiesShort-Term Disability and Extended Illness program participation optionsProfessional Development and Continuing Education opportunitiesCell Phone Bill Discounts with Verizon and T-Mobile Cell Phone CarriersAccess to the Commonwealth's Mass4You, employee assistance programFree employee parking on Bedford and Lowell campusesEligibility towards Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)Location:
Lowell campus with occasional travel to Bedford as neededHours:
40 hours per week, schedule to be determined upon hireExpected Start Date:
October 2024Application Deadline:
October 8, 2024
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