Student Campus Safety Officer (multiple vacancies) at Middlesex Community College (MA) in Lowell, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Category:: Other

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Department:: Administration

Locations:: Lowell, MA

Posted:: Jan 4, 2023

Closes:: May 12, 2023 - 11:59 PM EDT

Type:: Part-time

Position ID:: 157485

About Middlesex Community College:

Middlesex Community College (MCC), established in 1970, provides access to affordable education for a diverse community from all ethnic backgrounds and identities, preparing individuals for success and lifelong learning. We promote academic excellence, provide workforce development opportunities, and empower all learners to become productive and socially responsible members of our local and global communities.

The College provides a broad range of services that are essential to attract, reward, and retain talented faculty and staff. The MCC community promotes a culture of inclusion in which our employees feel supported and empowered to best serve our diverse student population. We are proud to offer our classes on both the Bedford and Lowell campuses, as well as a robust online course offering. MCC is committed to transforming lives as we educate, challenge, and support all students as evident in our strategic plan.

As an Affirmative Action employer, MCC strongly encourages members of underrepresented groups, minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence to apply.

Job Description:

Title: Student Campus Safety Officer (CSO)

Unit: Student Employment, Learn and Earn Program

Department: Administration - Public Safety

Reports To: Director of Safety and Campus Operations

Date: January 4, 2023

General Summary: The Student Campus Safety Officers will assist in providing a safe, secure, and peaceful campus environment. Student Campus Safety Officers are unarmed, uniformed students at Middlesex Community College who have successfully completed courses in the Criminal and Social Justice Department who are hired to perform routine patrols around the premises on foot. Additionally, Student Campus Safety Officers execute a variety of duties while on patrol in order to maintain and preserve a high level of safety within Middlesex Community College. These duties include, but are not limited to; conducting building checks, monitoring hallways and common spaces, providing escort services for faculty, staff, & students to and/or from their vehicles while parked on MCC property or in Lowell city garages or between MCC properties on the Lowell campus, and patrolling walkways and parking areas on College property.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Enforce campus policies and procedures as may relate to safety and security concerns


• Make regular inspection tours of the campus facilities noting unusual occurrences


• Observe and report hazardous conditions to the Director of Safety and Campus Operations


• Ensure only authorized persons are admitted to the campus while on duty


• Direct visitors and assist said visitors as necessary


• Enforce campus policies including prohibition of smoking, alcohol usage, and drug usage


• Observe weather conditions on campus and report dangerous or unusual weather-related activity to the Director of Safety and Campus Operations


• Provide awareness education/information on an informal basis to students and employees as needed/requested

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have successfully completed the Contemporary Policing course within the Criminal and Social Justice Department - course will be offered fully online during the Winter 2023 session. CRJ121-W30 from January 3 through January 20, 2023.


• Must be able to work a minimum of 8 hours per week


• Complete a successful background investigation


• Have no criminal convictions


• Possess customer and personal service skills


• Able to read and understand written and oral instruction and communicate information


• Strong written and oral communications


• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and members of the public


• Have strong organizational skills with attention to detail


• Able to work independently


• Must regularly stand or walk for extended periods of time


• Able to mentally analyze a situation, solve problems, and make decisions under pressure in area of responsibility

Additional Information:

This is a part-time student position through the Learn and Earn Program.

Salary Range: $20.00 per hour

Location: Lowell Campus

Hours: 8 hours per week; schedule to be determined upon hire

Expected start date: January 17, 2023

Application Deadline: May 12, 2023

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply online by submitting:

• Cover Letter


• Resume


• Names and contact information for three (3) professional references

Pre-Employment Requirements:

The College will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Candidates for employment should be aware that all Middlesex Community College students, faculty, and staff are required to be fully vaccinated. Accordingly, initial employment is dependent upon receipt and verification of full vaccination status records; details of how to fulfill vaccine record verification requirements will be provided during the hire and onboarding process. Please review the College's COVID-19 Vaccine Policy for Employees for more information.

Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI/SORI) request.

Middlesex Community College only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you do not have access to a computer, please contact Human Resources at careers@middlesex.mass.edu.

Middlesex Community College strives to make the application and interview process accessible for all applicants but understands that applicants may still encounter barriers due to ability, language, or technology. If we can make the process any more accessible for you, contact Human Resources at 781-280-3549 or careers@middlesex.mass.edu

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