Security Officer

• Patrolling and performing daily walkthroughs, locking, and unlocking of all buildings, checking all fire alarms, and access control alarm systems.
• Review condition of buildings on campus and takes steps to protect them from damage and theft., in addition to noting any conditions, hazards (e.g., imperfect lights), or other that may pose danger/risks while patrolling the designated territory.
• Investigate incidents, crimes, and complaints committed by or against the college and community, and observe established regulations and policy.
• Maintain currency in Campus Security Communications Center operations; monitor and take appropriate action with respect to all alarms/complaints/requests/reports; initiate and assist response action through communication with Campus Security Patrol Officers by radio or other means; maintain accurate records.

Hourly rate for this position is $19.50/ per hour (Eligible for overtime, shift, and weekend pay differentials) with a $1,000 sign on bonus!

• This is a 3rd shift position, eligible for a 15% shift differential plus an additional $1.00/hour during weekend working hours.
• Sign on bonus will be paid as follows: $250 paid out at the first check, $250 paid out after 90 days, and the remaining $500 paid out after 6 months.

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Applicants must possess strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Ability to deal calmly with a wide variety of people in dynamic, often stressful circumstances
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to complete detailed written incident reports, logs, forms, and other written communication
• Ability to learn and use a variety of computerized and electronic systems essential for department missions
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• CPR and First Aid Certification (or willing to become certified)

Preferred:

• Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice or related field, or equivalent education and training, and/or work experience

• A valid driver’s license and the ability to meet the requirements of the College’s Motor Vehicle Use Policy required.
• Attendance at a Campus Security Officer Academy
• Utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency.
• Must work three regularly scheduled, 120 hours (18 months full-time equivalent) as a Bowdoin College Security Officer I, of which 1,040 hours as a Museum Security Officer may be applied toward this requirement.
• Up-to-date training, experience and demonstrated proficiency in Patrol and Communications Center operations (Minimum of 96 hours annually in each discipline is expected to maintain an acceptable level of proficiency). Please note: an efficient, accurate way to track this is for officers to use TimePro’s notes section to reflect when they worked Patrol or Communications Center.
• Develop and maintain at least one approved area of special expertise of benefit to the department (e.g., Field Training Officer, crime prevention, MOAB, defensive tactics, drug recognition, CPR/First Aid Instructor), as approved by the Director.
• Design, implement and maintain a self-initiated community service project of substantial value to the Bowdoin community that enhances campus safety and security, as approved by the Director.
• Completion of required Maine Campus Security Online Training Center courses, as prescribed by the Director.
• Additional training, as determined by the Director of Safety and Security (eg: attend all mandated in-service training, Basic Training for Community Policing).
• Two consecutive satisfactory performance evaluations and a current good standing status.

• 40 hour position, typically consisting of five 8-hour shifts scheduled on a monthly basis in accordance with the needs of the department.
• 3rd shift (11:00pm – 7:00am) – days off are Tuesdays and Wednesdays
• This position is intended to be flexible, maintaining 40 hours/week, but the officer may be assigned to other shifts if necessary; possible mandatory weekend hours/black out days; additional hours may be required for shift coverage, especially during significant College events (e.g., Commencement, Reunion, sporting events, concerts); subject to call in or may be required to stay beyond regular assigned hours due to operational needs, as determined by the Executive Director of Security.
• The anticipated start date the for candidate selected will be on or after January 9, 2024.

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