Campus Security Officer

Campus Security Officer

This position performs routine public safety duties in accordance with established guidelines including : patrolling assigned areas to ensure personal, building, parking, and equipment security, warning violators of Code of Conduct and reporting any rule infractions, enforcing traffic and parking violations, providing initial emergency response, completing required recordkeeping and reporting duties as needed / required. This person shall act as a point of contact during their work hours for either of the respectively assigned campuses

This position is primarily located at Dakota County Technical College (Rosemount, MN). Based upon departmental priorities, this position may also provide support at Inver Hills Community College (Inver Grove Heights, MN).

Examples of Job Duties :

• Patrol campus facilities and grounds for security, emergency and safety incidents. Ensuring issues are responded to in a courteous and professional manner, resolved promptly, or escalated to the proper resource, and the safety and security of the campus community is maintained. Respond to medical emergencies, mental health emergencies, and service requests by the campus community, answer questions, and provide direction.
• Provide ongoing education in applying campus and Minnesota State security, safety, and emergency policies and procedures; e.g. drug, alcohol, traffic, parking, special events, safe work practices, applicable college policies, and city ordinances, and state and federal laws to ensure the public safety of the campus community.
• Perform recordkeeping and reporting of safety and security incidents, safety equipment and property inspections and maintenance. Ensuring that equipment is operating properly and incident details / data are accurately captured / recorded in a timely manner.
• Conduct interviews with victims, witnesses, and others, and to preserve and protect evidence so that incidents can be resolved in a timely manner, or if warranted, an external investigation can be pursued.
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth functioning of the department and maintain the reputation of the organization as a viable business partner.

Minimum Qualifications (Must be reflected on resume / application) :

Preferred Qualification :

Physical Requirements :

Additional Requirements :

In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college / university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work) :

Tuesday - Friday : 9 : 00am - 5 : 00pm

Saturday : 7 : 30am - 3 : 30pm

Telework (Yes / No) : No

Application Procedure :

Internal Applicants :

All current Minnesota State employees will need to log into Workday to apply for the position via the Jobs Hub. The Jobs Hub can be found under the Menu, in the upper left-hand corner of Workday, under the Apps, and then Jobs Hub. Employees may also search for "Browse Jobs Employees" in Workday via the search bar at the top to view open positions.

External Applicants :

Applicants not currently employed by Minnesota State can access the career site to search and apply for jobs, and to check the status of applications. Those applying for a position will be prompted to create a profile in Workday. This does include other state of Minnesota employees who work for agencies other than Minnesota State

Contact : If you have questions about this position or are in need of a reasonable accommodation during this search process, please contact Angela Loza, HR Coordinator at angela.loza@dctc.edu or hr@dctc.edu or at 651-423-8411.

If you experience any issues while submitting your application or creating an account please contact careers@minnstate.edu for assistance.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to angela.loza@dctc.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement : We are a proud equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and we seek applicants with deep connections to the cultural communities to which our students belong. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

About : Dakota County Technical College is focused on outstanding education for employment that emphasizes hands-on learning, serving students with a wide variety of diploma and degree programs. Many graduates enter the workforce right away, while others continue their education by transferring to four-year colleges or universities. DCTC is also a leader in noncredit and customized training, working with businesses to improve the skills of their employees. DCTC serves the local community by enhancing economic prosperity for students, their families, and regional businesses.

DCTC is aligned with Inver Hills Community College. Located nine miles apart, Inver Hills offers a broad range of liberal arts and professional programs that complement programs at DCTC. Both Dakota County Technical College and Inver Hills Community College are recognized as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon employers offering support for veteran and military employees and students.

Benefits Information : At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work / life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date : 11-19-2025

Position End Date :

Open Date : 10-22-2025

Close Date : 11-07-2025

Posting Contact Name : Julia Glenn

Posting Contact Email : julia.glenn@inverhills.edu