Helper Grays Harbor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $70,913.00 Annually
Location : Grays Harbor College, Main Campus, 1620 Edward P Smith Drive, Aberdeen, WA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00828
Department: Campus Operations
Opening Date: 07/07/2026
Closing Date: 7/26/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Grays Harbor College is now accepting applications for a Campus Safety and Security Coordinator. The coordinator is responsible for the public safety and security concerns on the College's main campus and off campus education centers. The Coordinator ensures college policies related to safety, security and parking are enforced, and works with campus departments to promote compliance with safety, security and parking rules and regulations. The Coordinator acts as the college liaison to outside agencies which include: local police and fire departments; city and county emergency services coordinating agencies; and other state and federal agencies for emergency coordination and training, as well as safety and compliance issues. This position reports to the Director of Facilities and Operations. Typical hours for this position will be 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM with flexibility to be on call nights and weekends.
Grays Harbor College has an excellent benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, primary and supplemental retirement programs and long-term disability insurance. Full-time employees will also receive 15.34 hours of vacation leave per month, 8 hours of sick leave per month and 4 personal leave days a year. Washington state also observes 11 paid holidays per year.
This position at Grays Harbor College has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by the Grays Harbor College Federation of Teachers, Local 4984. The union and the college have a collective bargaining agreement (referred to as the contract) that is posted on the GHC website at
About the College.Grays Harbor College serves the communities of Grays Harbor and Pacific counties on the Pacific coast of Washington. Located in Aberdeen, Washington at the base of the beautiful Olympic Peninsula, the College is less than an hour away from scenic Pacific Ocean beaches and close to both the Olympic and Mount Rainier National Parks. Grays Harbor provides the perfect landscape to enjoy the abundance of excellent outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, biking, fishing, clam digging, surfing, boating, and various kayak/canoe paddling opportunities. For more information about working for the college and living in Grays Harbor visit
Grays Harbor is committed to providing excellent educational opportunities. We prioritize student learning, promote student and faculty success, foster an inclusive environment, manage our resources, and connect with the community. We strive to create a culturally relevant environment on campus and in the community by learning and practicing equity-mindedness and promoting faculty, staff, and student diversity.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain high visibility on campus and interact effectively with all members of the college community in support of safety and security. Act as a resource for addressing safety and security concerns.
• Respond to after hour alarms and help maintain on call coverage.
• Provide security coverage for college functions.
• May act as incident commander for all safety or security emergencies.
• Liaison with local police and fire departments.
• Represent the institution as liaison with all outside emergency services enforcement agencies.
• Keep current with National Incident Management System (NIMS) guidelines, and serve as GHC liaison for NIMS.
• Develop, revise and update disaster, emergency response and evacuation plans.
• Implement training of the campus emergency action plan; identify the training needs of staff; provide training on safety and emergency procedures, and evacuations. Conduct periodic drills. Maintain safety-training records.
• Investigate all criminal activity, violations of campus regulations and local, state and federal statutes. File reports as appropriate on accidents, incidents.
• In cooperation with college administration, develop, implement and enforce policies and procedures of a comprehensive safety program to provide a secure and hazard-free environment for all persons and property associated with the college.
• Assist the Campus Operations Department with College's key control program.
• Patrols the campus and building by foot and vehicle.
• Coordinate the patrolling of all campus parking lots, and enforcement of parking regulations.
• Responsible for implementation and training for accident prevention plan: make regular inspections of all buildings, noting safety and security deficiencies; make proper notifications to assure compliance with appropriate codes and regulations.
• Maintain a log of daily, monthly and annual crime statistics in accordance with the Clery Act; and respond to information requests in a timely manner.
• Responsible for enforcement of the tobacco-use policy.
• May supervise the work of part-time employees and/or work study students assigned to the Safety and Security department.
• Must have the ability to climb stairs and steps, stand and sit for extended periods of time, climb ladders, etc.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required

• Three years of campus safety and security, law enforcement, or public safety experience.
• Training and/or experience with emergency services, emergency response planning, as well as vulnerability and threat assessment.
• Skills in communication and human relations with populations having diverse backgrounds.
• Possess a valid driver's license and a safe driving record
• Have valid first aid/CPR/AED certifications.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in related field AND one year of campus safety and security, law enforcement, or public safety experience OR an associate's degree in related field AND three years of campus safety and security, law enforcement, or public safety experience.

Supplemental Information
In addition to the GHC online Application you will need to submit the following materials. Incomplete applications will not be accepted or considered.

• Letter of application addressing your qualifications for the position.
• Resume
• Contact information for 3 professional references.

Background checks - Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under
Grays Harbor College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, marital status, veteran status, genetics, or age in its programs, activities, and employment. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

• Title II/Section 504 and Title IX Coordinator - Erin Tofte, Associate Vice President of Human Resources

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-
Grays Harbor College has an excellent benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, primary and supplemental retirement programs and long-term disability insurance. Full-time employees will also receive 15.34 hours of vacation leave per month, 8 hours of sick leave per month and 4 personal leave days a year. Washington state also observes 11 paid holidays per year.
This position at Grays Harbor College has been designated as bargaining unit positions represented by the Grays Harbor College Federation of Teachers, Local 4984. The union and the college have a collective bargaining agreement (referred to as the contract) that is posted on the GHC website.
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Do you have at least three years of campus safety and security, law enforcement, or public safety experience?
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Do you have training and/or experience with emergency services, emergency response planning, as well as vulnerability and threat assessment?
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Do you have skills in communication and human relations with populations having diverse backgrounds?
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Do you possess a valid driver's license and a safe driving record?
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Do you have valid first aid/CPR/AED certifications? Or the ability to get them prior to employment?
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Do you have strong leadership and organizational skills?
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The following is NOT required. Please let us know if you meet the qualification below:• Bachelor's degree in related field AND one year of campus safety and security, law enforcement, or public safety experience OR an associate's degree in related field AND three years of campus safety and security, law enforcement, or public safety experience.
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