"Security Officer, Part Time"

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Posted: 16-Jun-25

Location: West Windsor and Trenton

Categories: Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 4284528

If you are considering a new job, work environment or career opportunities you should look at Mercer County Community College. MCCC is a publicly supported college that is open to all and dedicated to student success. In order to support that mission Mercer seeks to attract, retain, and support a skilled diverse workforce which is our most valuable resource. We thrive on and are proud of our diversity and open access. Our students and employees find the College large enough for a multitude of offerings yet small enough to keep the "Community" feel for all. The College consists of two campuses, the James Kerney Campus (JKC) in the capital city of Trenton, NJ and a larger 292 acre suburban campus just six miles north of Trenton. As part of the comprehensive and valuable benefits package the College offers credit course tuition waivers for employees, spouses and dependents. This allows for employees and their families to take advantage of earning a higher education degree without the high cost. The College offers students 69 Degree Program Options and 35 Credit Certificates from which to choose.

As part of the MCCC college safety operation you will provide security officer services to project a security presence, which may include operating a vehicle to perform patrol, inspection, and/or incident response services. Distinguishing Characteristics: Duties consist of any/all tasks, duties or tours of a Security Officer within both a mobile and/or fixed post operation. May be assigned to any college owned, operated, maintained, or used property in conformance with contract requirements or to facilitate the delivery of service, according to business necessity.

Security Officers are deemed essential employees and are required to work during a business closure to meet operational requirements. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides mobile guarding services to project a security presence, which may include operating a vehicle to perform patrol, inspection, and/or incident response services; maintains radio or other communications contact with office or base to report status or incidents, or to request additional assistance or response.
• Checks for unsafe conditions, hazards, security violations, and unauthorized persons; inspects buildings, grounds, and security devices; monitors and sets security devices.
• Protects evidence or scene of incident in the event of accidents, emergencies, or security investigations; sets up barriers and signage, and provides direction or information to others.
• Prepares logs or reports as required for patrol route; writes and/or types reports and/or enters information in a computer using standard grammar; inspects security control logs and acts as required.
• Observes and reports incidents or suspicious activity to supervisors, college management, life/safety personnel or public safety authorities as appropriate for the circumstances and/or as required.
• Responds to incidents of fire, medical emergency, bomb threat, flooding, water discharge, elevator emergency, hazardous materials, inclement weather, and other incidents or conditions following procedures established for assignment, by the company, or through training or certification.
• Carries out specific tasks and duties of a similar nature and scope as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT ENTRY

• Education/Experience: High School Diploma or G.E.D.; related experience preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a reliable means of communication (i.e., pager or phone).
• Must possess/maintain a valid driver's license and have a reliable means of transportation (public or private) at all times during employment
• Must have the legal right to work in the United States.
• Must have the ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be willing to participate in the Company's pre-employment screening process and background investigation.

CERTIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• It is preferred that candidates possess a current SORA certification issued by the New Jersey State Police. If the candidate does not currently possess a SORA card, they shall acquire one within 6 months from date of hire. CPR/AED certification preferred; shall obtain following hiring.
• Driving record must meet company and/or insurance standards.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn security operations and procedures.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.
• Ability to be an effective team member and to work independently.
• Ability to maintain professional composure when dealing with unusual circumstances.
• Courteous telephone manner. Ability to adapt to changes in the external environment and organization.
• Ability to write routine correspondence, including logs and reports.
• Good organizational skills. Ability to provide high quality customer service.
• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively at various social levels and across diverse cultures.

WORKING CONDITIONS (Physical/Mental Demands): With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to effectively perform all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include: ...