Job ID: 11829
Location: North Seattle College
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Opportunity Description
About Us
We are a district of three distinct colleges-North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College-and five specialty training centers, which makes us the largest and most diverse community college district in the state of Washington. We are leaders in change and innovation.
As a Seattle Colleges employee, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the passionate work of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion as we work against systemic racism. Additionally, you will gain the rewarding experience of contributing to the success of an open-access learning institution that prepares students for life and work, fostering a diverse, engaged, and dynamic community.
Seattle Colleges staff and faculty also enjoy a competitive benefits package, professional development opportunities, and enrichment experiences in areas of their choice including, committee, workgroup, and affinity group opportunities.
Position Summary
Are you passionate about contributing to a safe and secure learning environment? Would you enjoy contributing to the well-being of students, staff, and visitors? If these questions resonate with you, then we invite you to consider joining our team, an equity-focused open-access college dedicated to helping all students achieve their academic and professional goals. The Campus Safety and Security personnel at North Seattle College are highly trained and well-educated with essential skills to tackle any type of situation.
Here is what you can expect at NSC:

• Quick response to deal with any issue
• Providing first-aid when necessary
• Purposeful patrolling
• Strategic placement of security officers
• Generating awareness of security issues
• Orientation of new students
• Benchmarking
• Assessment of the level of security

NSC Campus Safety and Security Officers (aka CSOs) are uniformed professionals who maintain the safety of students, faculty, staff, and visitors at NSC. Under the supervision of the Director of Campus Safety and Security, these officers perform patrols by foot and with vehicles to monitor the behavior of all on the campus while maintaining order to prevent disturbances. They must ensure the physical safety of all sixty (60) acres of NSC campus buildings and property. They lock and unlock doors and actively patrol and engage with the community. CSOs also provide first aid while alerting appropriate emergency personnel when responding to any emergencies.
Application Procedures:

• Attached current Resume
• Attached cover letter addressing how your background intersects with the job
• Required application materials must be completed and submitted online

Initial review of application materials will take place on Monday, August 22nd, 2022.
Salary Range for this position is $47,044.83-$61,640.25
Notice to Applicants:
Please note that Seattle Colleges has moved to remote operations, pending public health guidance. Per CDC and WA Public Health directions, at this time we will be practicing social distancing and holding interviews virtually using video conference or teleconference options. As such, if you are selected for interview, please be prepared to hold your interview virtually.
Per Governor Inslee's Proclamation 21-14.1, employees of higher education and healthcare institutions must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 no later than October 18, 2021, unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination. Updated information about how to provide proof of vaccination or request a medical or religious accommodation will be posted as soon as it is known.
What you will be working on:

• Patrol a designated area on foot and in a patrol car to enforce institution rules and regulations, local, state, and federal statutes and ordinances;
• Participate in emergency preparedness drills and training
• Inspect buildings and grounds for prowlers, fire, property damage, or other irregularities;
• Use exceptional customer service skills in all interactions with students, faculty, staff, and visitors to the campus.
• Direct and regulate traffic, investigate accidents or crimes; administer first aid; issue citations for violations; gather evidence; locate witnesses; appear in court as required;
• Conduct parking enforcement on regular bases.
• Operate department communication equipment; answer telephone inquiries; receive reports of criminal activity; dispatch foot and mobile units; operate paging system; monitor alarm systems; prepare, type, and distribute reports;
• Respond to request for first aid and support. Assess the situation and provide first aid support.
• Maintain surveillance of an area suspect for criminal activity;
• Assist in providing emergency notifications to staff, faculty, and students
• Assist city or county police and state patrol in cases of emergency;
• Lock and unlock campus facilities. Maintain lock and unlock schedule. Activate and deactivate intrusion detection systems. Write complex reports documenting actions and maintain accurate records.
• Perform related duties as required.

What you bring as a candidate:
(Any Equivalent Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education and Experience)

• High School graduation or equivalent; possession of a valid driver's license; no previous felony convictions; AND two years of full-time college in police science or allied field; OR Two years of police or security experience or equivalent experience.
• Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods and to maneuver uneven surfaces, including stairs, without assistance.
• Knowledge of rules governing access to buildings and grounds; rules of behavior; general safety precautions and fire hazards; methods and procedures in dealing with clients, visitors, and staff; methods and procedures for searching for escapees and violators; firefighting equipment and fire prevention methods; first aid; report preparation and writing; verbal communication skills; observation skills; law enforcement basics; investigation procedures; electronic security systems; emergency operations.
• Demonstrate honesty and integrity, interpersonal skills, and communicating effectively with a diverse campus community, especially when individuals are agitated or involved in volatile situations; strong listening and cognitive skills; excellent verbal and written communications skills; being courteous, polite and approachable; surveillance and observation, recalling and recording these observations
• Ability to: learn rules and enforce them; follow written and oral instructions; make sound judgments and decisions; be objective and fair; be alert at all times; meet emergencies and employ effective courses of action; write reports; investigate incidents and obtain pertinent information; observe and detect suspicious situations; communicate calmly and effectively with agitated individuals, using de-escalating techniques; communicate with staff, residents and the public; apply first aid; operate electronic security equipment; use firefighting equipment, function in various positions during emergency operations.

Physical Requirements:
Ability to perform a range of physical motions, exerting up to 50 pounds; lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds; standing, walking, sitting for long periods, kneeling, squatting, and stooping; and traversing up and down stairs.
Disability Accommodation:
Seattle Colleges follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants:

• Ability to operate office equipment
• Ability to read and verify data and prepare various materials
• Ability to exchange information on the phone or in person

Notice of Non-discrimination Statement
Seattle Colleges is committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity for all its students, employees, and applicants in education, employment, services and contracts, and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, age, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as an honorably discharged veteran or disabled veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. In addition, reasonable accommodations will be made for known physical or mental limitations for all otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Further, the Seattle Colleges is committed to ensure that all employees and students work and learn in an environment that fosters mutual respect and professionalism, free from all forms of "bullying" behaviors, including "cyberbullying."
Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the college's Director of Legal Compliance:
1500 Harvard Avenue Seattle, WA 98122-3803
(206) 934-3873
Seattle Colleges is committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and employees who together create a welcoming academic climate that reflects the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, race, gender, gender identity, age, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, disability, political status, and sexual orientation.