Join our team at Jackson College as a Full-time Armed Safety & Security Officer! As a crucial member of our campus community, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the safety and security of our faculty, staff, students, and visitors.

Your responsibilities will include providing personal, equipment, and real property security within your assigned area, offering escort services, and assisting the public as needed. You'll conduct routine security and public safety patrols, always remaining vigilant and ready to respond to any emergency situations that may arise.

We're looking for individuals who are dedicated to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for all members of our campus community. If you're passionate about protecting others and making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply and become a part of our committed team at Jackson College.

For Highest Consideration, Apply By: 5/17/2024  Must be able to work Saturday – Wednesday 12 a.m. to 8 a.m. Weekdays may be adjusted to meet the needs of the departmentESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, and any other duties may be assigned as needed: 

• Successfully pass the firearms standards as set forth by the Department within the first 90 days of employment. Employee must be able to shoot at MCOLES standards.
• Work in an armed capacity while on duty and performing duties for the Safety & Security Department.
• Successfully maintain all certifications and/or Department standards for firearms and physical skills at regular intervals as set forth by the Department.
• Patrols assigned area on foot, in assigned motor vehicle, or other specialized vehicle to ensure personal, building, and equipment security.
• Informs and warns violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles.
• Performs periodic checks of emergency call boxes and/or streetlights to ensure proper functioning; reports malfunctions as required.
• Maintains security controls for issued University keys; safeguards and controls issued University equipment.
• Serves as Campus Security Authority as outlined by the Clery Act.
• Maintain professional public relations with all staff, students, visitors and community.
• Operate the computer security system, providing ingress and egress for authorized personnel.
• Patrol campus areas and investigate and report dangerous, unusual or suspicious activities.
• Maintain confidential files.
• Accurately prepare complaint and/or incident reports.
• Assist in providing traffic and crowd management during athletic and special events.
• Stay current with State ordered regulations.
• Serve as the back-up to the Team Leader and coordinate all activities in their absence.
• Responsible for understanding, supporting, and actively demonstrating the College’s beliefs, values, mission and vision and being in agreement to be evaluated by same.

EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities that are often obtained by completing an associate degree and two years of related experience or five years of related experience. You must be available Saturday – Wednesday 12 a.m. to 8 a.m. Week days may be adjusted to meet the needs of the department.The knowledge, skills and abilities required are often obtained by completing an associate degree and working two or more years in a related position or an equivalent combination of education experience.
 
Knowledge of:

• Campus buildings’ layout and location 
• Burglar and fire systems. 
• Computer software and hardware used in building security. 
• State, County and Local laws and ordinances
• Department security codes, policies, and regulations 
• Traffic and crowd control methods and techniques. 
• Security and law enforcement procedures. 
• Transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems. 
• Incident and complaint reporting processes and procedures. 

 
Skills and Abilities to:

• Successfully pass a background check
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with no restrictions.
• Have or obtain a Michigan Concealed Pistol License (CPL) within the first 90 days of employment.
• Successfully pass the OC (pepper spray) class as set forth by the Department within the first 90 days of employment.
• Successfully pass the physical skills (survival tactics and arrest procedures) standards as set forth by the Department within the first 90 days of employment.
• Successfully complete the three online Federal Emergency Management Institute classes required by the Department, (IS100leb, IS700a and IS704) within the first 90 days of employment. 
• Effectively communicate in person and over radio channels. 
• Understand, follow, and enforce state and local laws, ordinances, safety codes, regulations, and procedures. 
• Detect problems and investigate and accurately report information to appropriate personnel. 
• Ability to take charge of a situation and take proper action when necessary. 
• React calmly and effectively in disaster and emergency situations. 
• Provide safety and security services to the campus community. 
• Be flexible, provide excellent customer service, and use strong interpersonal skills. 
• Maintain confidentiality and work under stressful conditions. 
• Endure verbal and mental abuse when confronted with hostile views, opinions, and antagonistic subjects. 
• Conduct routine duties without direct supervision. 
• Visual and audio surveillance. 
• Complete routine paperwork. 
• View multiple video monitors 
• Ability to work varying work schedules and assignments to facilitate a 24 hour a day and 7 day a week work schedule. 
• Ability to work extended shifts due to emergency or disaster situations.

 
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Physically patrolling in/outdoor environments; regularly exposed to hazards associated with security and safety of life and property.
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None.
 
CONTACTS AND PURPOSE OF CONTACTS
Internal: Daily contact with safety and security manager and other department personnel. Contact with college personnel as needed.
External: Regular contact with the general public in connection with use of College facilities.
 
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Normally will be required to lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds, with the ability to drag up to 180 pounds.
• Ability to have both close and distance vision and reasonable depth perception.
• Possess normal hearing.
• Possess normal color vision.
• Possess the ability to successfully complete the physical skills (survival skill and arrest techniques) and firearms standards as set forth by the department

"Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions."
 
“This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required and shall not be construed as declaring the specific duties and responsibilities. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his or her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.”

Jackson College only accepts on-line applications though this system. For assistance with this, please call 517-796-8468.

Please use your legal first and last names on your application. If you are hired, you will have the opportunity to identify and utilize your preferred name.

The Jackson College Nepotism policy prohibits hiring of a relative or someone with a familial relationship to work in the same instructional department, office or administrative unit of the College including spouse, child, stepchild, parent, stepparent or sibling of the employee or spouse, aunt, uncle, niece/nephew, grandparent, grandchild, and members of the same household including domestic partner.

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess (even if you are repeating it from your resume or cover letter). For instance, do not say, "See Resume or C/V." Your resume, cover letter, and if a degree is required an unofficial transcript must be attached to your application.  Applications will be rejected if incomplete.

When you apply for the position, you will get to the document upload area where you will be given an opportunity to attach your documents such as your vita, transcripts, etc.. Instructions will also be found there.

The College reserves the right to request proof of degree or certification at a later date if these documents are required as part of the qualifications for the position. Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background as part of the employment process.

If selected you will be required to complete the US Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Eligibility Verification form I-9 and provide documentation verifying identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Jackson College 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.

Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and interview process. Please notify Human Resources at least three (3) working days prior to the date of need.

A copy of Jackson College's Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report is available on the JC Campus Safety & Security website. The security report contains crime statistics for the previous three years for all of our campus locations and the annual fire safety report, which contains statistics for any reported fires in campus housing units and fire safety systems in these buildings. Additionally, the report contains policies, available resources and information concerning personal safety, fire safety and reporting procedures for both crimes and fires.

Applicants have rights under Federal employment laws. Jackson College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively supports workforce diversity.