Campus Security Officer

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Working Title: Campus Security Officer
Job Class: Campus Security Officer
Agency: Minnesota State

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted : 12/07/2023
• Closing Date : 01/05/2024
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : MN St Colleges & Universities / Rochester CC-AFSCME
• Division/Unit : MnSCU Rochester CC / MnSCU Rochester CC AFSCME/B
• Appointment Type : Unlimited, Full-time
• Work Shift/Work Hours : Evening Shift; 8:30 am - 7:00 pm Wednesday &Thursday, 7:30 am - 6:00 pm Friday &Saturday
• Days of Work : Wednesday - Saturday
• Travel Required : No
• Salary Range: $22.26 - $30.68 / hourly; $46,478 - $64,059 / annually
• Classified Status : Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union : 203 - Service/AFSCME
• Work Area : Campus Wide
• Location : Rochester Campus
• FLSA Status : Nonexempt
• Telework Eligible : No
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.
The work you'll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.
Job Summary
This position performs routine public safety duties in accordance with established guidelines including patrolling assigned areas to ensure personal, building and equipment safety; warning violators of rule infractions; enforcing traffic and parking violations; providing initial emergency response; completing required recordkeeping; and performing dispatch duties as needed.
Responsibilities

• 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 appropriate resource, and the safety and security of the campus community is maintained.
• Provide training on and apply campus and Minnesota State security and emergency policies and procedures, such as drug, alcohol, traffic and parking, special events, etc; applicable city ordinances; and state and federal laws to ensure the public safety of the campus community.
• Perform recordkeeping and reporting of security and safety incidents and required equipment and property inspections and maintenance ensuring equipment is operating appropriately and incident details or data is accurately captured in a timely manner or within required time frames.
• Conduct interviews with victims, witnesses and others, and preserve and protect evidence so that incidents can be resolved in a timely manner or, if warranted, an investigation can be pursued.
• Provide work direction, train, and schedule student workers ensuring student workers are able to complete assigned tasks completely, accurately and according to department standards.
• 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.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience as a Security Patrol Officer, Crime Prevention Officer, or Peace Officer;orassociate degree in Law Enforcement, Paralegal or related field may substitute for 1 year of experience; Bachelor's degree in above areas may substitute for 2 years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of applicable city ordinances, State of Minnesota and federal criminal and civil law.
• Knowledge of traffic control procedures and parking regulations.
• Knowledge of standard police practices including rules of evidence, investigation techniques and procedures, citizen's arrest power, loss prevention techniques, intrusion alarms, detections, surveillance system and fire alarm.
• Good written and oral communications skills for interviewing witnesses, victims, suspects, and defusing conflicts and violent situations.
• Knowledge of Right to Know, Occupation Safety (OSHA), hazardous materials and waste safety procedures.
• Knowledge of Data Privacy Act and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Knowledge of Clery Act Law and regulations associated with the law.
• Computer knowledge such as IP Camera Systems, Networking, etc.
• Ability to deal with diverse populations responding with sensitivity to their needs and concerns.
• Ability to resolve problems and make comprehensive decisions quickly and effectively.
• Ability to complete certification in ICS 100, ICS 200 and ICS 700 Incident Command courses within 6 months.
• Certified First Responder.
• Certification in handcuff restrains, chemical irritant, and use of force.
• Dispatching experience or experience with multi-line phone systems.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move throughoutcampus grounds, apprehend suspects as necessary, restrain uncooperative individuals, reach upward, ascend ladders and stairs, move heavy objects.
• Requires a Class D Driver's License: a single unit vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of less than 26,000 pounds. This is a basic driver's license. Operators may also tow vehicles/trailers as long as the gross combination does not exceed 26,000 pounds.
• Incumbent must pass driving and background checks.

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.
Application Details
How to Apply
Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers .
If you have questions about the position, contact William Hodson at william.hodson@rctc.edu .
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 William Hodson at william.hodson@rctc.edu .
About Minnesota State
Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC) is a comprehensive two-year college in the Minnesota State System. RCTC offers over 70 programs in 10 pathways with both liberal arts and career/technical education academic options.
Why Work for Us
Diverse Workforce
We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.
A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency's mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits
Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
Other Information
Employment information for this position can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document at http://mn.gov/mmb/employee-relations/labor-relations/Labor/ .
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State is an equal opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.