Security Officer/Dispatcher

About the role

The Security Officer/Dispatcher is responsible for providing a safe and secure environment for students, employees, and visitors at a public two-year college. This position serves in both a dispatch and field security capacity, coordinating emergency and non-emergency responses, monitoring campus activity, and enforcing institutional safety and security policies. This position is designated as essential personnel. Employees in this role are required to report to work during emergencies, inclement weather events, and other campus closures unless specifically excused by supervisory authority. Regular, predictable, reliable, and consistent attendance is an essential function of this position.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate emergency and non-emergency responses
• Monitor campus activity
• Enforce institutional safety and security policies
• Patrol indoor and outdoor environments in varying weather conditions
• Respond quickly to emergencies and climb stairs as needed
• Use basic computer proficiency for reporting and dispatch systems

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Valid driver’s license required
• Ability to pass background check and fingerprinting clearance
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions during emergencies
• Basic computer proficiency for reporting and dispatch systems
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25–30 lbs

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in campus security, law enforcement, military, or emergency services
• Training in CPR, First Aid, and AED
• Experience in dispatch or radio communications
• Familiarity with security systems, access control, or alarm monitoring

Work Schedule

• Part-time position working weekends
• Shifts assigned may vary to meet the needs of the college and campus and may include:
  • Friday/Saturday 11:30 p.m.–8:00 a.m.
  • Saturday/Sunday 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
  • Saturday/Sunday 3:30 p.m.–12:00 midnight