Hours at Maywood Center
5:30PM - 9:30PM Monday - Thursday (When classes in session)
8:30AM - 2:30PM on Saturday (When classes in session)
Under the direction of a Lead Public Safety officer or higher official, performs general duty public safety work in the protection of life and property throughout the college. Utilizing established procedures, responds and takes appropriate action in the event of crime, fire, or medical emergencies. Conducts foot, bicycle and vehicle patrols on the college property to enforce state, federal and local laws, and college policy and regulations related to Public Safety.
Essential Duties:

• Conducts foot and vehicle patrol of college property, makes inquiries regarding incidents, conducts crowd control as needed, and issue warnings or citations to enforce the college motor vehicle regulations and other public safety rules. Assists other jurisdictions while they are on college property
• Applies and understands criminal law, conducts preliminary investigations of crimes, accidents and other incidents occurring on college property which includes interviewing witnesses and victims and assures appropriate disposition of such incident.
• Places individuals under citizen's arrest when necessary; provides appropriate custody of persons, conducts consent searches, inventories property, and uses limited force when appropriate as defined by use of force policy
• Performs security and safety checks of college grounds and facilities. Secures and provides authorized access to college facilities.
• Identifies safety hazards, and assists first responders in cleanup of hazardous material incidences.
• Takes appropriate action in response to intrusion, fire, and panic alarms.
• Acts as first responder to fires, medical emergencies, and potentially dangerous situations. Evaluates circumstances, coordinates outside responses, secures hazardous area, and performs as an emergency first responder providing first aid and CPR to injured person. Provides initial on-scene incident command in emergency situations.
• Provides jump starts, vehicle unlocks, and safety escorts to students, employees and visitors.
• Prepares incident, crime, medical, and other special reports for college and law enforcement use as necessary. Maintains records and log books as required.

• Operates main switchboard and directs calls as necessary
• Provide Public Safety coverage at Maywood
• Participates in emergency drills and events
• Participates in judicial proceedings such as appearing in court as arresting officer or witness and providing testimony; appearing at college administrative hearings to give testimony; and delivering all property, evidence and relevant information to appropriate agencies
• Enforces animal, alcohol, and tobacco free regulations
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or GED
Experience/Training:

• Beginner-level skills in filing, data entry, and Microsoft Excel, Access, and Outlook.
• Intermediate-level skills in keyboarding and Microsoft Word
• Current driver license, insurance, and the ability to be insured by the college insurance carrier. Must have at least three (3) years of driving history

• Experience working in a multi-cultural setting
• Bilingual skills with fluency in English and Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese or other language that fills community needs

• Department of Public Safety Standards & Training (DPSST) unarmed professional certification
• CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) certification
• First Aid certification
• AED (Automated External Defibrillator) certification
• Must have a valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle in the state of Oregon, possess an acceptable driving record and the ability to be insured by the college insurance carrier and be at least 19 years old in order to operate college vehicles

• Knowledge of state and local law enforcement rules and regulations related to Public Safety, including laws governing arrest, search and seizure; investigative techniques
• Skill in interacting with diverse populations in a positive, objective and consistent manner
• Skill in interacting tactfully yet firmly with individuals
• Ability to provide courteous customer assistance to students, employees and visitors
• Ability to demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills to communicate clearly and effectively with others and write detailed reports and memos
• Ability to accurately apply and explain public safety related policies, procedures and systems
• Ability to research records and information using internal/external databases
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with individuals as well as in a small group environment
• Ability to use sound judgment and good observational skills
• Ability to think clearly, analyze situations and perform effectively in stressful or emergency situations
• Ability to maintain accurate and complete records

Working Conditions
Frequent exposure to hazardous materials, weather, or potentially dangerous situations.
Work is typically performed in a normal office environment while sitting at a computer terminal. Visual eye strain and repetitive hand/wrist motion for data entry and keyboarding functions.
Important Information
MHCC only accepts applications through our online application system at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mhcc/default.cfm. For technical assistance with this, please call 855-524-5627.

Please note: We do not request or read letters of recommendation. Also, it is not necessary to upload a large number of documents with your materials. We are looking for the required documents and perhaps one or two additional documents of your choosing (optional). Faculty applications require a current resume, cover letter and official transcripts (copies are fine for application purposes) and/or any required certificates or licenses.

Please note: this is initially a self-screening system. We recognize that our application process can be lengthy, so before you begin, please read all of the stated requirements to determine if you meet them. Applicants must meet all of the stated minimum qualifications and additional requirements to be considered for this position. Based on your responses to the qualifying questions, the system may automatically screen you out from further consideration.

Position subject to budget consideration and approval.

Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.

MHCC is NOT able to support Visa applications for employment at the college. Applicants must already be eligible to work in the United States to be considered.

MHCC provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235; OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015.

Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting as verification of eligibility a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the US Dept. of Veteran's Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension to your application. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran's disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.

If you are seeking this preference, appropriate documentation must be provided at the time of application. You may submit an electronic copy in the document upload area of the application in the section marked "veterans' preference document," or fax to 503-491-7257 or mail to Human Resources, Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham, OR 97030. If you do not have your documentation, you may request it through your Veterans' Administration Office.

Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and interview process. Please notify Human Resources at least three working days prior to the date of need.

Mt. Hood Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively supports workforce diversity.

Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and interview process. Please notify Human Resources at least three working days prior to the date of need.

Mt. Hood Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively supports workforce diversity.