Public Safety Officer - Part-Time

Description

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsin's largest and most diverse technical college, offering 170+ high-quality programs that connect students to a career in as little as one to two years. The college also offers a less expensive path to a four-year degree. MATC is transforming lives, industry and our community by preparing students today for the careers of tomorrow. MATC's diverse team members - 42% of whom are employees of color work with a purpose to serve the students who make us one of the most diverse two-year institutions in the Midwest. Together, we are meeting the needs of the community we shared and committed to eliminating equity gaps in higher education for both students and employees. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who shares the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC at

www.matc.edu

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

• Patrolling to Maintain Public Safety

Monitors campus-wide safety, investigates disturbances, fire hazards, suspicious persons, hazardous conditions, trespassers, and other incidents occurring on campuses; assists in the investigation of incidents; and provides emergency aid. Operates and monitors computerized Fire and Security Systems and Closed Circuit Television Systems.

Patrols and maintains watch over buildings and grounds, checks doors and windows; conducts classroom refrigerator and freezer checks each shift for normal operating ranges; and reports accidents or defective conditions on foot and in, vehicle or fixed location. Provides the removal of locks and locker contents as part of locker searches.

Patrols parking areas to enforce parking regulations and writes citations and warnings as needed.

Writes accurate and complete incident reports; summarizes and documents results of initial investigations and campus incidents; submits written and verbal reports to supervisors for review and determination if further action is required.

Receives and disseminates information by radio, telephone and computer and coordinates communications between officers and other agencies. Dispatches personnel to emergency / non-emergency requests. Also, provides assistance with shift operations by providing information to co-workers on items affecting their activities and assisting co-workers with problems encountered and making decisions in the field and assuming responsibility for those decisions.

Assists staff, students and visitors in all activities related to security functions including walking escorts for students, employees and personnel carrying valuable property or currency.

Conducts campus-wide emergency drills such as Fire, Lockdown, and Severe Weather Drills. Provides Safety Puppet Skits for Daycare student district-wide.

Establishes, maintains, and enhances positive work relationships with students, staff, faculty, and outside agencies.

Maintains current knowledge of best practices and standards in safety for higher education with an emphasis on community Colleges. Actively organizes and / or participates in applicable workgroups, trainings, workshops, seminars, committees and professional associations or conferences to promote continuous learning.

Performs other related duties within the scope of the position as required for the efficient operation of the division and to support institutional objectives.

Qualifications

Compliance with all state, federal, and accreditation standards / requirement, as well as all MATC policies and procedures.

Required Education & Experience

Associate Degree in criminal justice or related field and two years of law enforcement / public safety experience (preferably some in a metropolitan area).

Required License / Certification

CPR; First Aid; AED certification with 60 days of employment.

Preferred License / Certification

Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board (LESB) certification as a Wisconsin Peace Officer or similar law enforcement certification (must be attainable) highly desirable. Possesses or is eligible to possess a firearms permit from the State of Wisconsin's Department of Regulations and Licensing. Licensing is required within 90 days of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Physical Demands

Excellence through diversity. MATC is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. MATC strongly encourages individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

Supplemental Information

Hours and Location

Part-time, 16 hours per week

Monday and Saturday

First Shift 7 : 00am - 3 : 00pm

Multi-Campus | In-Person

Salary / Hourly Rate

Salary / hourly rate is listed to the midpoint of the salary range and is based on the 2023 / 2024 rates and are determined by years of experience credit and internal salary equity.

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