SUMMARY
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.  
 
 
JOB DUTIES
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. 
 

• Security Officers are deemed essential employees and are required to work during a business closure to meet operational requirements.
• College Safety Officers will utilize good judgement in decision-making and actions in the execution of duties ensuring the safety of the College community and all stakeholders
• College Safety Officers will use technology and systems required to perform the job
• May be exposed to or required to handle sensitive and confidential information.

 
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides mobile and stationary patrol to project a security presence; maintains radio or other communications contact with other College Safety personnel 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 life and safeguards property; enforces college rules and regulations.
• 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, hazards, 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. Other duties as assigned. 

WORKING CONDITIONS
 

• May be exposed to stressful situations, such as challenging individuals who are in or approaching an unauthorized area. 
• May be required to work overtime without advance notice. 
• Required ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently. 
• May require driving vehicle for long periods of time in the performance of duties. 
• On occasion may be required to perform stressful and physical activity. 
• Depending upon assignment may be exposed to inclement weather or be required to work in environments or under conditions that require the use of protective gear and devices and/or awareness of personal safety and safety of others. 

 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
 

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities. 

 
 ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS (May vary depending on the position)
Positions in this class typically require: ability to use a key board, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
 
Physical Work:  
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 

• Keyboarding, basic computer usage and operating controls. 
• Seeing, hearing, speaking, and writing clearly to communicate with employees and clients, observe and report incidents, and direct others. 
• Frequent sitting, standing, and walking, which may involve climbing stairs and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain. 
• Occasional reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. 
• Must be able to lift, push/pull up to 60 pounds in the event of emergencies.  Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 25  pounds.  Close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
 

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Must undergo and meet company standards for background and reference checks, in addition to any mandatory licensing requirements.
• Must have a reliable means of communication.
• Must possess/maintain a valid driver's license, Driving record must meet company and/or insurance standards.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• College Safety Officers must 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 2 months from date of hire. CPR/AED certification preferred; shall obtain following hiring

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
 

• Experience working in an educational environment with staff, faculty and students
• Prior experience in the security, law enforcement or related fields.
• EMT certification or First Responder certification preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
 

• Knowledge of or ability to learn security operations and procedures. 
• Ability to maintain professional composure when dealing with unusual circumstances
• Courteous telephone and communication manner. 
• Ability to adapt to changes in the external environment and organization. 
• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively at various social levels and across diverse cultures. 

 

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