Institution Security Officer III

Category : : Full-time Staff

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Department : : Administration

Locations : : Lowell, MA

Posted : : Oct 23, 2025

Closes : : Nov 13, 2025 - 11 : 59 PM EST

Type : : Full-time

Position ID : : 194108

About Middlesex Community College :

Middlesex Community College (MCC), established in 1970, provides access to affordable education to prepare individuals for success and lifelong learning. We promote academic excellence, provide workforce development opportunities, and empower all learners to become productive and socially responsible members of our local and global communities.

The College provides a broad range of services that are essential to attract, reward, and retain talented faculty and staff. The MCC community promotes a work environment where our employees feel supported and empowered to best serve our student population. We are proud to offer our classes on both the Bedford and Lowell campuses, as well as a robust online course offering. MCC is committed to transforming lives as we educate, challenge, and support all students as evident in our strategic plan .

Job Description :

Title : Institution Security Officer III

Unit : AFSCME , Unit II, Grade 13

Department : Administration

Reports to : Director of Safety and Campus Operations

Date : October 23, 2025

General Summary : The Institution Security Officer III is a security professional responsible for helping to keep a peaceful and safe campus environment and is considered essential personnel. This position is responsible for protecting individuals on campus property and maintaining the security of campus buildings, facilities, parking lots, walkways, and grounds of the College. The incumbent in this position will supervise, conduct training, and assign work to contracted security officers, in conjunction with Director of Safety & Campus Operations, of up to 6-15 contracted security personnel.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Act as first responder to all campus emergencies, medical and criminal, that could potentially be hazardous and / or life threatening
• Enforce campus policies and procedures as may relate to safety and security concerns
• Make regular inspection tours of the campus facilities noting unusual occurrences
• Watch for trespassers, fire, water leaks, or other circumstances which could lead to loss of or damage to property and equipment
• Unlock buildings as scheduled for events and ensure all windows and doors are locked as scheduled
• Observe and report hazardous conditions to the Director of Safety and Campus Operations
• Ensure inside and outside lights are turned on / off as required and inform the Director of Safety and Campus Operations when any electrical or mechanical system is malfunctioning
• Ensure only authorized persons are admitted to the campus while on duty
• Direct visitors and assist as necessary
• Monitor parking lots and direct traffic and parking as necessary
• Enforce campus traffic regulations including parking and speeding
• Enforce campus policies including smoking, alcohol usage, and drug usage
• Observe weather conditions on campus and report dangerous or unusual weather-related activity to the Director of Safety and Campus Operations
• Provide awareness education / information on an informal basis to students and employees as needed / requested
• May be required to perform incidental custodial and maintenance duties as requested by facilities (such as turning off a water main)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements :

Applicants must have at least (A) one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in law enforcement, in a governmental police force or in work involving the protection or security of buildings, equipment or people as the major duty, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions : An Associate's or higher degree with a major in police science, law enforcement or criminal justice may be substituted for the required experience.

Additional Information :

Salary : $49,261.16 is the starting annual rate for an AFSCME, Unit II, Grade 13 position. Employees of Middlesex Community College are considered employees of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and receive benefits, which include :

Location : Lowell campus with occasional travel to Bedford as needed

Hours : 40 hours per week, schedule to be determined upon hire

Expected Start Date : December 2025

Application Deadline : November 13, 2025

Application Instructions :

All applicants must apply online by submitting :

Pre-Employment Requirements :

The College will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

All offers of employment at Middlesex Community College are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates, as deemed necessary.

Middlesex Community College only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you do not have access to a computer, please contact Human Resources at careers@middlesex.edu .

Middlesex Community College strives to make the application and interview process accessible for all applicants but understands that applicants may still encounter barriers due to ability, language, or technology. If we can make the process any more accessible for you, contact Human Resources at 781-280-3546 or careers@middlesex.edu .