Overview

Summary:

Working at Moraine Park Technical College is much more than a job, it’s an opportunity to help influence the future of higher education. At MPTC, we are in a unique position to impact our district communities, and we work diligently to hire candidates with aligned values and extensive skillsets to help move the mission of Moraine Park forward.

Position Summary:

Moraine Park Technical College is seeking a part-time Security Officer for our West Bend Campus. This position assists with MPTC’s security and safety efforts at all campuses, which include loss prevention, student, employee, and public safety, investigations and parking enforcement.

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma (or equivalent) and two years of related experience in security or emergency services.

Join us at Moraine Park Technical College, where we strive to make a positive difference in the lives of our students!

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, applicants that apply by January 1, 2024, will be considered in our first review of applicants for interviewing.

Responsibilities:

• Provide high visibility throughout the College to maintain the safety and security of the campus facilities. Promote and protect the welfare of the students, employees, and the general public. Interact with all employees, students, and appropriate agencies on security-related matters.
• Conduct preventative patrols to monitor behaviors and to provide a security presence. Monitor camera surveillance systems upon request of the supervisor. Record observations, information, occurrences, and activities. Activate and provision security access cards.
• Enforce Moraine Park Technical College policies and procedures in regard to security and safety standards.
• Assist with the investigation of violations of college security and safety policies/procedures. Conduct onsite accident investigations as required.
• Assist with investigations that are in violation of state statutes and municipal ordinances that occur on MPTC property.
• Provide access to buildings, offices, and classrooms, as appropriate.
• Provide assistance to students, employees, and the general public, such as personal escorts and basic first aid.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to verbally defuse threatening situations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate clearly and effectively with end users, colleagues, and management to provide a complete and timely explanation of issues and decisions to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently with little supervision and make sound decisions with minimal direction.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to prioritize special projects with routine assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers. Ability to collaborate and work effectively as part of a team.

Hiring Range: $17.66 - $20.78

Starting: February 2024

Remote/Hybrid/In-Office: No work from home available in this position.

Hours/Schedule/Travel (if applicable): Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., August through May

Benefits information: Please click here for a summary of our benefits.

Moraine Park Technical College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action College. Women, minorities, those with different abilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit morainepark.edu/nondiscrimination.