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Public Safety Officer Part-time
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Position Number: 1524986
Location: Madison, WI
Position Type: Campus Safety and Police

Public Safety Officer Part-time

Current Madison College employees must apply to the internal career site by logging into Workday

Job Posting Date:
July 3, 2019

Application Deadline:

Salary Information:
$20.57-$22.89 (B23)

Department:
Public Safety Service Operations

Job Description:
Madison College is now accepting applications to join our dynamic Public Safety team. We are seeking an energetic and dedicated individual who can provide high-quality responsive services at our renowned Truax Campus. If you are interested in making a difference for our students, staff and visitors at Madison College, apply now!

We are seeking applicants who can further the College's commitment to diversity. We strongly encourage applicants to apply who have personal, life, work, academic, and/or experience with diverse populations. Individuals from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

This position will be open until filled, with a first review date of July 21, 2019, at 11:59 pm. After this date, the recruitment may close without further notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

This is a part-time, non-exempt, 52 weeks per year position, 25 hours per week, Friday - Sunday from 10:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.

This posting may be used to fill similar vacancies that occur within six months of the closing date.

This position is located in the vibrant and diverse city of Madison, Wisconsin's 2nd largest city and state capitol. Nestled between two recreational lakes, Madisonians are offered year-round activities for all, including the Dane County Farmers' Market located around the Capital Square, more than 200 miles of scenic biking and hiking trails, world class restaurants, and numerous festivals and community events. Madison is consistently ranked as a top community in which to work, live and play. Madison offers a small town feel, with a big city impression. But, if that's not enough, Madison is just a short 125 miles northwest of Chicago and 77 miles west of Milwaukee. To learn more about what Mad-Town has to offer, you can visit www.visitmadison.com.

Organizational Function and Responsibilities:
This position assists in maintaining the safety and security operations of the District. The Public Safety Officer performs general and shift specific safety and security duties in and around all physical campus facilities within the District and works with staff to ensure the safety and well-being of all students, staff, and visitors. This position maintains order through effective patrol, incident response and management and proper follow-up during his/her respective shift and throughout the district. This employee will work independently most of the time. Significant judgment and decision making ability is required.
This position reports to the Deputy Director.

Essential Duties:
The following duties are typically expected of this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

1. Provides patrol and incident response for general security and safety for campuses, and responds to all non-emergency and emergency incidents on campus and within the district as needed.
2. Provides weekly and monthly shift coverage as needed to ensure that all posts and assignments are covered.
3. Ensures that all pertinent information is disseminated from one's shift and that oncoming shift personnel know what incidents, duties and other assigned tasks are to be handled.
4. Participates in comprehensive training to remain current on new security measures and events.
5. Follows through to completion on all directions or special assignments in a timely manner as directed by leadership.
6. Patrols all campus buildings, perimeter and parking areas. Inspects for safety violations, fire hazards, and checks for leaks (water and gas). Examines perimeter doors, stairwell doors, and secured area doors for proper operation and security integrity. Examines motion detectors and other alarm devices to ensure working order.
7. Responds to all calls for service and collects all relevant information needed to complete and file written reports and other in incident situations and other documentation in a timely manner. Also expected to initiate contacts with violators of Federal, State and/or local laws and Madison College Code of Conduct whenever violations are witnessed and proper actions taken.
8. Responds to and assesses medical incidents, administers CPR and first aid if appropriate, and notifies the proper authorities if external assistance is required.
9. Assists with escorting person(s) from the building when appropriate.
10. Completes special assignments in a timely manner as designated by the Deputy Director or Director.
11. Makes responsible and effective directives with regard to public safety issues in the absence of the Director.
12. Attends all mandatory public safety training programs, department meetings, and other training as directed by the Deputy Director or Director.
13. Recommends operational improvements to public safety operations and systems as directed by the Deputy Director.
14. Demonstrates a commitment to Madison College's mission, vision and values.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Working knowledge of Wisconsin Law, City of Madison Ordinances, Madison College Policies and Procedures, Student Rights and Responsibilities, security and fire alarm systems, and access control systems.
2. Working knowledge of computerized security and access control systems with the ability to respond to emergency situations and incidents.
3. Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of various security programs.
4. Knowledge of current public safety regulations and student code of conduct policies commonly associated with public post-secondary educational facilities.
5. Actively support all Public Safety and various security policies and procedures to guarantee a safe and welcoming environment for all.
6. Ability to operate networked personal computer and software applications such as Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office applications, and the ability to readily learn software applications specific to Madison College and the department of Public Safety.
7. Demonstrated skill in multi-tasking, prioritizing, scheduling, crowd control, emergency, incident management, written and verbal communication and basic math skills.
8. Ability to understand and operate CCTV systems, fire and intrusion alarms with graphical user interfaces, camera multiplexers and video recorders, and access card readers.
9. Ability to provide consistent customer service improvement to make all visitors feel welcome and appreciated.
10. Ability to maintain confidentiality is essential.
11. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others, especially with students and coworkers having diverse socioeconomic and racial backgrounds.
12. Ability to solve practical problems with little supervision; ability to follow directives and procedures and to know how to apply them as intended.
13. Ability to think and make accurate decisions quickly in emergency situations and to multitask.
14. Ability to plan workload accordingly in order to meet established deadlines without supervision.
15. CPR (adult, child, infant) and basic standard first aid training is required. Blood borne pathogen training is required.
16. Must be a team player, yet possess the ability to work independently; excellent character traits such as reliability, honesty and trustworthiness are essential; must have the ability to meet a varied work schedule, including necessary overtime as offered and/or directed.
17. Ability to stand for long periods; handle or feel, reach with hands and arms. Required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, see, talk and hear. Occasionally required to walk through dark areas. Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, blood borne pathogens, external weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. Noise level in the work environment in usually moderate to loud.
18. Able to occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds or greater.
19. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Qualifications:
1. Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice or related field.
OR
2. 60 College Credits from an accredited institution and completion of a state law enforcement academy.
3. Adult CPR with First Aid and Automatic External Defibrillation (AED) certification or ability to obtain within 60 days of employment.
4. Possess a Concealed Carry license from the State of Wisconsin Department of Regulations and Licensing or the ability to obtain such licensing within 60 days of employment.

If you are experiencing application issues please contact the HR hotline, (608) 246-6900.

Madison Area Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Rosemary Buschhaus, J.D., SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Associate Vice President, Human Resources, 1701 Wright St Madison, WI 53704 (608) 246-6900

To apply, visit https://madisoncollege.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/jobsatMadisonCollege/job/Truax-Campus-Madison/Public-Safety-Officer-Part-time_R0002596

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As part of the application process, finalists will undergo a background check including criminal history, educational verification, and references. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify you from employment. All cases are considered on an individual basis, and the offense will be compared to the position for which you are applying.