Security Officer

Position Summary

Lawson State Community College is accepting applications for part-time security officers.

This is an applicant pool . Individuals will be hired as needed.

Note : Submitted applications will remain on file for 36 months.

This position will patrol and provide security for Lawson State Campuses in order to deter crime against persons and property.

Salary Schedule : Local Salary Schedule $15 / hour with a maximum of 19 hours per week.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Patrol the campus and make scheduled tours of buildings and grounds by vehicle or on foot to ensure buildings and persons are secure.
• Monitor events on campus to ensure security and safety for the students, participants, and attendees.
• Respond to and investigate incidents on campus including but not limited to motor vehicle incidents, or criminal or college violations as assigned.
• Enforce criminal and traffic laws; assists LSCC Police as needed in making arrests and issuing summons.
• Lock and unlock outer doors, check buildings and hallways after hours for signs of unusual activity.
• Issue tickets to violators of campus parking regulations.
• Monitor students and visitors to ensure compliance with college policies and regulations.
• Complete clear and concise written offense reports immediately following an incident.
• Log all activities in daily log register.
• Inspect all assigned areas for safety hazards.
• Investigate all adverse campus conditions and situations.
• Recertify on firearms range annually.
• Lift, carry and move heavy objects within safety limits.
• Serve on committees as assigned by Committee on Committees.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned by appropriate personnel.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evening and weekends.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION, STANDARDS, AND TRAINING :

REQUIRED LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS, OR SPECIAL CREDENTIALS :

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB REQUIREMENTS :

This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

Application Procedures / Additional Information

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet through the ONLINE application system ( www.lawsonstate.edu ). It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is completed. Application material may not be submitted by fax or email. No previous application files will be transferred for consideration for this position. If you have any questions regarding the application, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (205)929-3408.

A complete application packet consists of :

If employed, all official transcripts must be received in the Office of Human Resources prior to the employment start date. NOTE : APPLICATIONS WILL REMAIN ON FILE AND A PART OF THE APPLICANT POOL FOR 36 MONTHS Applicants who fail to submit a complete application packet will not be considered. Before an offer is made, the top applicants must provide the following : Employment verification letter(s) from a current or previous employer detailing all relevant experience. Employment verification letters must include employment dates and job titles and be on official letterhead with an authorized personnel signature. Work experience verification from a current employer may be delayed until an official offer of employment has been made. Applicants must submit a written request to delay submission or work experience verification from a current employer. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled by the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.

EEOC, E-VERIFY, AND BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENTS :

Lawson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Lawson State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants upon request.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and Guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Lawson State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirm an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to awarding.