Campus Community Safety Officer - La Crosse, United States - Western Technical College

Description

Position Summary

Western Technical College is a preferred employer in the 7 Rivers Region and is committed to providing a safe and respectful workplace for all co-workers. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about helping others learn, dedicated to serving students, and committed to the principles of equity and social justice. Western believes that serving the full breadth of our student and co-worker populations requires cultural competency and enthusiasm for diversity of all kinds. We recognize the intersectional nature of discrimination and are committed to counteracting these biases and eliminating the effects they have had on our students, co-workers, and communities. If you are a motivated individual who can contribute to excellence in teaching, learning, social justice, and equity, please consider this employment opportunity at Western.

Under the supervision of the Campus Community Safety Coordinator, performs a wide variety of college campus safety services using a community-oriented campus safety model to prevent violence and theft, provide access to college facilities, and respond to incidents affecting campus safety and security. May serve as field training officer to mentor student safety officers and provide training on building-level patrol procedures. Will engage in enforcing the rules and regulations governing students, faculty, and staff with superior customer service and ethical integrity.

Work is generally performed in both indoor and outdoor environments. Duties may require short travel from site to site: exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by weather; work irregular hours.

The Full-Time Campus Community Safety Officer position is a non-sworn position and is not authorized to carry a firearm or make arrests. Shifts will include overnights, weekends, and holidays.

This position will primarily work overnight shifts.

Shifts will be:

• Sunday-Wednesday (9pm-7am) OR
• Wednesday-Saturday (9pm-7am)

Essential Functions

1. Maintain and uphold the College values of Learning, Excellence, Accountability, Diversity, Student Success, Teamwork, Integrity, and Respect. Regular attendance is required.
2. Complete all required College training and be responsible for maintaining the skills necessary to complete the essential functions of the position as defined by the department. Perform other duties as assigned.
3. Student Success is the cornerstone of Western's culture and the college may assign employees as needed to other areas or additional duties to foster this success.
4. General Campus Safety Duties - Supporting Duty Statements:

• Mentor student Campus Safety officers and provide training on building-level patrol procedures
• Patrol campus facilities and parking lots and conduct parking enforcement
• Collect and transport deposits from various locations to financial institutions
• Check assigned areas for non-authorized individuals and/or suspicious activities
• Immediately report any serious incident to the proper authorities and provide incident assistance as directed
• Check for maintenance problems and safety/security concerns while completing patrols
• Inspect AED devices on a monthly basis to ensure that they are in serviceable condition and conduct routine maintenance while inspecting related supplies such as CPR masks, razors, etc.
• Inspect fire extinguishers on a monthly basis to ensure that they are in serviceable condition and that their storage areas are in good repair and free from obstructions
• Ensure that there is an adequate supply of Naloxone in the various sites on main campus where it is stored for use by members of our campus community
• Monitor vehicle usage to coordinate proper maintenance of tires, air filters, oil levels, and related mechanical elements of the Campus Safety vehicle
• Complete duty reports, incident reports, injury reports, and documentation of inspections as needed
• Carry out other duties, responsibilities, and obligations as assigned by a Campus Community Safety Coordinator

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Having surpassed 18 years of age as of the first day of employment in this role AND
• 2 years of college completed at a regionally accredited institution OR
• 60 college credits at a regionally accredited institution OR
• 1000 hrs experience in related field OR
• 1000 hrs combination of occupational experience in related fields and education

• Applicants with experience in security, law enforcement, corrections, and student engagement

• Valid Driver's License at time of hire (not an instructional permit)

Special Instructions/About Western

This position reports to: Campus Community Safety Coordinators

Starting salary range: $19.98 -$24.21

Applicant Review will begin: Monday, May 20, 2024

This full-time position is 40 hours/week and eligible for benefits. Potential benefits available to full-time Western Technical College Employees include health, dental, life, retirement - Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), voluntary vision, supplemental Allstate insurance (accident, critical illness, and cancer), pet insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance plans, flexible spending account for health & dependent care, employee assistance program (EAP), and tax-sheltered annuity programs -457 & 403(b).

Copies of transcripts from regionally accredited colleges or universities are acceptable during the application process (originals will be required upon hire).
Western is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. Our mission is to provide relevant, high-quality education in a collaborative and sustainable environment that changes the lives of students and grows our communities. Western is committed to providing a safe and respectful workplace for all employees.

An Equal Opportunity/Access/Employer And Educator

Western Technical College is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status. Reasonable accommodation will be provided in the job application process to enable a qualified applicant to have an equal opportunity to be considered for a job as is provided to all Western employees. If you want to request an accommodation please contact the EEO/AA Compliance Officer at

Non-Discrimination Notice
Western Technical College, in compliance with state and federal law, does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, marital status, sex, including sexual orientation and gender identity, veteran status, genetic testing or other legislated categories in employment, admissions, programs, or activities. Western prohibits retaliation against any individuals who bring forth any compliant, orally or in writing, to the College or government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination. Western provides assurance that lack of English reading/speaking skills will not be a barrier to admittance and participation in the College. General inquiries regarding the College's non-discrimination policies may be directed to:
John Heath
Director of Human Resources
Western Technical College
111 7th Street North
La Crosse, WI 54601

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