Public Safety Officer – Mt. Hood Community College – Gresham, Oregon
About the role
Mt. Hood Community College is hiring a full-time Public Safety Officer at its Gresham campus. This is a strong career-step opportunity for Oregon security professionals because one year in a DPSST-certified armed or unarmed security position is specifically listed as qualifying experience.
Schedule
Initial schedule after training: Thursday–Monday, 3:00 PM–11:00 PM
Responsibilities
- Conduct foot and vehicle patrols of college property
- Respond to disturbances, crimes, fires, medical emergencies, alarms, and potentially dangerous situations
- Conduct preliminary investigations and interview witnesses and victims
- Perform building and grounds security checks and provide authorized facility access
- Serve as an initial on-scene incident commander during emergencies
- Prepare incident, crime, medical, and other reports
- Support access control, security-camera systems, emergency drills, and public-safety operations
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- One year of qualifying experience in campus public safety, military police, corrections, law enforcement, police reserves, or a DPSST-certified armed/unarmed security position
- Current driver license and insurance, plus ability to meet the college's vehicle-insurance requirements
- Intermediate computer skills including word processing, email, and spreadsheets
Certifications
The selected candidate must be able to obtain DPSST Unarmed Professional certification, CPR, First Aid, and AED certification within 90 days of hire.
Union, Benefits & Career Value
This is a union-represented position. MHCC Public Safety Officers are part of the classified bargaining unit. The applicable collective bargaining agreement provides for shift differentials of 5% for qualifying evening work and 10% for qualifying overnight work.
Mt. Hood Community College also lists OEBB medical, dental and vision options, PERS retirement, paid leave, college-paid insurance benefits, tuition-waiver benefits, and other classified-employee benefits. This role can be an excellent progression path for experienced Oregon security professionals moving toward institutional public safety.