Colby Community College is accepting applications for a part-time Security Officer. The college is seeking a mature individual with the ability to work effectively with a wide variety of personalities and situations, which will require tact, composure, and firmness. Primary responsibilities include patrolling the campus to maintain a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors, prevent crime, preserve order, maintain the security of college buildings/property, and report violations of campus policy.  An additional opportunity to live on-site is available for a qualified candidate to assist in coordinating residence halls.

HOURS/SCHEDULE

• Approximately 20 hours per week.
• Evening/early morning shifts.
• Some weekend hours.
• Irregular schedule from August through May.

SALARY
$15.00 to $18.00 per hour, depending on education, experience, and additional responsibility of Living Center Coordinator.

Flexible benefits program that includes options for single and family health and dental coverage, life insurance, reimbursement accounts, sick leave, and vacation leave allowances. Participation in the state retirement program is required.

START DATE
As soon as available.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to work with diverse populations of students, faculty, staff, and external groups.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic technology or the willingness to learn.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Criminal justice background and/or previous public safety experience is desirable.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• First/CPR certification is required (or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire).

APPLICATION
The priority deadline is September 24, 2021.  The position is open until filled. Interviews for qualified applicants will begin immediately.

To apply, send application letter, resume, and educational transcripts to:

Colby Community College
ATTN: Human Resources
1255 S. Range Ave.
Colby, KS 67701

Materials may be emailed to hr(at)colbycc.edu.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Colby Community College provides equality of opportunity to its applicants for admission, enrolled students, graduates, and employees. The College does not discriminate with respect to hiring, continuation of employment, promotion, tenure, other employment practices, application for admission or career services and placement on the basis of race, color, gender, age, disability, national origin or ancestry, sexual orientation or religion.  For inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Human Resources Office, 1255 South Range Ave., Colby, KS  67701. (785) 460-5406. hr(at)colbycc.edu

Candidates identifying as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and who would like to request accommodations should contact Human Resources.

The successful candidate for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. The candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.