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Big Bend Community College (BBCC), a rural college serving vibrant, culturally rich communities in the Columbia Basin of Central Washington seeks to develop a pool of applicants for Temporary Hourly (Security) positions. BBCC employs temporary employees to meet short-term and intermittent workload needs. Temporary Hourly employees have non-student status and are defined as those staff employees not occupying an appointed position and are temporary, at-will employees.

Temporary Security Guards perform general security work; report violations of laws, ordinances, and college policies, maintain order, and prevent and investigate crime, security, safety, and related activities. These positions report directly to the Director of Campus Safety & Compliance. Although non-commissioned and unarmed, temporary Security Guards provide a security presence on campus on foot and vehicle patrols of the campus to monitor behavior, secure buildings and property, investigate disturbances, maintain order during events, and report violations. These positions monitor the physical security of campus buildings by locking and unlocking doors, using surveillance systems, and reporting suspicious behavior.

In emergency situations, temporary Security Guards respond to the scene, provide first aid and alert additional police or emergency personnel as appropriate. These positions maintain radio communication with other safety personnel and officers on campus, helping to coordinate emergency plans. Security Guards complete and submit incident reports to supervisors or law enforcement agencies as appropriate. Other duties include monitoring alarm systems and responding to alerts, training additional temporary Security Guards or other employees with security responsibilities and serve as crowd control at special events.

To work at BBCC you will be participating in a movement. We are taking action to intentionally and fearlessly create a college where all feel they belong, all people are represented and respected for their lived experiences, and each has received the recognition and support needed to thrive. Our students, the HEART of BBCC, and our employees, the SOUL, are the reason we are deepening our commitment to this movement.

BBCC's organizational strength is captured in our small but mighty spirit. A small college taking on BIG things to enact BIG change to lift our students and employees. We are dedicated to extending postsecondary access to all our service district members and providing an environment for all to grow personally and professionally, steered by our mission and vision.

Vision : To become our communities' first choice to dream, learn, and succeed.

Mission

Serve as a Bridge

Stand as a Leader

Support for Success

Our guiding principles are a call to action, establishing a standard for how we interact with each other, present BBCC in the community, serve students AND act upon areas of inequity.

Guiding Principles

Honor our Role as a Hispanic-Serving Institution

Advocate for Equity, Inclusion, & Diversity

Embrace our Workplace Norms

Innovate Proactively

Model Integrity

Educate All

If you share these values, we encourage you to come be a part of the movement happening at Big Bend Community College.

This position is open until filled. Big Bend Community College accepts applications for security guard (PT) positions on an ongoing basis, though it does not necessarily imply that there are immediate openings. Applicants who meet the minimum required qualifications and submit a complete application with all required components will become part of a standing pool which the college will draw on as department/scheduling needs dictate. Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged.

This is a temporary /hourly (1050) position with a pay of $20.00 paid on an hourly basis based on a submitted timesheet. This position is not benefit eligible. Temporary, part-time positions earn sick leave based on hours worked each pay period at the rate of one (1) hour of sick leave for every forty (40) hours of work.

Primary essential duties and responsibilities include but will not be limited to the following:

• Provide a security presence on campus for Big Bend Community College properties on foot or in a patrol vehicle; inspect buildings and grounds for prowlers, fire, property damage, or other irregularities to enforce institution rules and regulations, local, state, and federal statutes and ordinances.
• Investigate accidents and crimes, gather evidence, locate witnesses, and appear in court as required. Work with and/or assist city or county police and state patrol when needed or in cases of emergency. Administer first aid if needed.
• Direct and regulate traffic, patrol campus parking areas on foot or in a vehicle, observe parking and traffic patterns.
• Maintain surveillance of an area suspect for criminal activity to stop criminal activity.
• Operate department communication equipment, answer telephone inquiries, receive reports of criminal activity, dispatch foot and mobile units, operate radio system, and monitor alarm systems.
• Complete and file reports as required.
• Operate complex computer programs.
• Successfully work in and promote a multicultural work and education environment.
• Support and advance the Big Bend Community College strategic plan.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of security or law enforcement, investigation procedures, rules governing public access to buildings and grounds, electronic security systems, rules of behavior, general safety precautions and fire hazards, methods and procedures for searching for violators, fire-fighting equipment and fire prevention methods, and first aid.
• Unencumbered valid driver's license from Washington or another state.
• Current valid automobile insurance.
• Valid First Aid/CPR Certification or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two years of work experience as a security guard or equivalent experience or training.
• Experience in a higher education environment.
• Bilingual Spanish/English proficiency.
• Bicultural experience.

COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to handle emergency situations and conflict without escalation.
• Ability to investigate incidents and write reports.
• Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of maintaining required reports and filing systems.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to use a computer and possess and demonstrate ability to operate complex computer programs.
• Ability to work varied/rotating shifts.
• Acceptance of the responsibility to promote the welfare and best interests of students at all times.
• A demonstrable understanding and acceptance of the mission, values, goals and objectives of Big Bend Community College.
• The ability to perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations and goals of the institution, community and technical college system.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering and supporting a teaching, learning and working environment that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion.

In addition to the minimum and desirable qualifications listed above, we desire candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to serving Latinx and other underrepresented student populations in higher education.

This position is open until filled. Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged.

To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required qualifications and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:

1. BBCC Online application.
2. Cover letter, addressing why you are interested in this position and how your qualifications make you the ideal candidate.*
3. Comprehensive resume or CV.*
4. Response(s) to the questions found in the Supplemental Questions Tab above.*
5. Unofficial transcripts documenting undergraduate and graduate course work and degrees. Official transcripts required upon employment.*

NOTE: You must complete the online application in full and respond to the required supplemental questions. Failure to provide this information or responses of "See Resume" may eliminate you from consideration for this position. The college reserves the right to remove documents, submitted but not requested, by BBCC as part of the application process. These documents include, but are not limited to statements of teaching philosophy, diversity statement, letters of recommendation, student evaluations, performance evaluations, etc.