Redmond Campus Safety Support (part Time, Temporary Hourly, Non - benefited)

Redmond Campus Safety Support

The Redmond Campus Safety Support position provides campus safety services and support to campus stakeholders and the community in the evening during the academic year. The position patrols COCC campuses to monitor and ensure the safety of staff, students, and the public community members by enforcing parking and policy regulations, assisting with facility lock/unlock requests, assisting with safety audits, and assisting with limited data entry, such as completion of work orders. Note: This is not a law enforcement position, this is not a security position, this is a campus safety position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Campus Safety

• Assess for safety the Redmond Campus facilities and grounds by foot including RTEC, Redmond 1, Redmond 2, Redmond 3, and the Veterinary Technician facility, and inspect campus buildings and property to deter and prevent theft, vandalism, and personal injury hazards.
• Lock and unlock buildings, doors, offices, windows, labs, etc. as required for instructors and events; secure external doors.
• Provide assistance and general information to staff, students, and the public as needed. Assist with safe traffic access and egress during campus events.
• Collect and process lost/found property items.
• Assist in medical waste collection/disposal process and other minor, safety-related tasks.

Policy Adherence and Reporting

• Enforce and adhere to college policies and regulations through approved methods. This may include the issuance of citations for parking, traffic, and policy regulations on campus. Report policy violations to supervisor for appropriate action and follow up.
• Report and if able eliminate safety hazards encountered through routine observation and inspection while on patrol duties. If unable to immediately rectify safety hazard, submit work order and notify supervisor of any accident prevention activities.
• Report infractions of certain safety regulations, unsafe conditions, and potential illegal/criminal acts to supervisor and as necessary, the appropriate department or outside agency, including 911.

Department Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the duties and responsibilities of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. The individual is expected to follow College work rules and policies.

• Ability to work independently during on-duty hours, with minimal supervision.
• Ability to use prudent judgment in dealing with occasional sensitive or emergency situations, within departmental guidelines.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to conform to departmental procedures.
• Ability to demonstrate a calm demeanor and professionalism when dealing with others.
• Ability to utilize all of the tools and equipment of the position in a safe and responsible manner.
• Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively and take appropriate action.
• Ability to accurately identify, report, and, in some cases, correct safety hazards on campus.
• Ability to provide assistance, advice, and information to staff, students, and the public.
• Ability to work effectively with other Campus Safety staff, College staff from various departments, students, the public, and emergency services providers.
• Ability to communicate effectively face to face, via telephone, radio, and email.
• Ability to effectively handle individuals on issues of safety and security, and parking.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using the English language with or without the use of an interpreter.
• Ability to work cooperatively with, and contribute to, diverse cultural backgrounds and perspectives.
• Ability to model and support community-oriented policies that ensures diversity and cultural competency.

Ergonomic Requirements

The position works Monday through Thursday afternoons and evenings. May be required to work a flexible schedule to accommodate the campus safety needs of COCC. The Campus Safety Staff position requires the incumbent to safely operate a motor vehicle, walk, reach, bend, climb or pull self upward, kneel, stoop, crawl, run at a moderate pace for short distances, crouch, and perform similar functions while patrolling campus and campus facilities. Exposure to inclement weather and safety hazards exists as well as possible threats of physical harm. Requires prolonged periods of walking indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions and on hard level surfaces and up and down stairs. Position involves extended standing and walking, and some lifting weighing 10-50 pounds as well as the potential for rescue assistance of persons who may be unconscious and require moving. A computer is used less than 25 percent of the time. All individuals are required to be able to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Persons in this position may be exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials. All employees identified as having the potential for this exposure will be offered the hepatitis B vaccination at no cost. The employee has the right to waive these inoculations.

Minimum Requirements

Education: High School diploma or equivalent

Experience: One year of experience with customer support, emergency response, safety education, or policy adherence. One year of experience in report writing and communications.

Equivalency Statement

The College recognizes the value of skills and knowledge gained outside of formal higher education and paid employment. Applicants who do not meet minimum qualifications but present other qualifications or experience equivalent to those required will be considered and are encouraged to apply. To qualify under equivalency, applicants must indicate how they qualify under equivalency by responding to the supplemental question presented during the application process.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Associate's degree

Experience: Six months' experience in a campus safety setting.

License: Valid state Class "C" driver's license or the ability to obtain an Oregon Driver's license within 30 days of hire date.

EEO Statement

The goal of Central Oregon Community College is to provide an atmosphere that encourages our faculty, staff, and students to realize their full potential. In support of this goal, it is the policy of Central Oregon Community College that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, disability, sex, marital status, national origin, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran or military status, pregnancy or any other classes protected under federal and state statutes in any education program, activities, or employment. Persons with questions about this statement should contact Human Resources at 541.383.7216 or the Vice President for Student Affairs at 541.383.7211. This policy covers nondiscrimination in both employment and access to educational opportunities. When brought to the attention of the appropriate parties, any such actions will be promptly and equitably responded to according to the process outlined in general procedures sections N-1, N-2, or N-3. In support of COCC's EEO statement, bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is considered a plus, along with experience working in a diverse multicultural setting.