Stark State Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $23.20 - $29.57 Hourly
Location : Stark State College Main or Stark State College Akron
Job Type: Part-time Hourly
Job Number: 202600112
Division: VP Business, Finance & Info Tech
Department: Security
Opening Date: 08/17/2026
Closing Date: 9/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Stark State is seeking dedicated and vigilant Campus Security Officers to join our team. Our part time campus security officers play an essential role in ensuring the safety and security of students, staff and visitors within the college premises. What you do matters here!
Pay: $23.20 - $29.57 hour, commensurate with experience.
Location of Work: Stark State College Main (North Canton), Stark State Akron, and Downtown Canton Satellite Location ( Cornerstone)
Hours of Work: Our buildings are open from 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM, and we have primary shift coverage needs during the following times:

• Morning Shift: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Mon-Wed, Friday potential shifts are scheduled between 12:00 PM and 7:00p
• Mid Afternoon Shift: 12:00 PM Mon-Thur, Friday potential shifts are scheduled between 12:00 PM and 7:00p

Candidates may be assigned to one or more of these shifts based on availability and campus needs. If you have flexibility or prefer a specific shift, please indicate your availability when applying.
Who We Are:The positive energy at Stark State College comes from exceptionally dedicated employees who work hard for students. Success - for both our employees and our students - is the result.
You'll be a Great Fit If:
The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of handling various security-related tasks.
Typical Responsibilities Include:

• Vehicle and foot patrol of assigned areas including parking lots and campus buildings to detect and deter security threats and respond to alarms and emergencies in a timely manner.
• Unlocking of doors as assigned & ensuring premises are properly secured, answering inquiries and complaints from members of the college community and the public.
• Monitor surveillance cameras and report any suspicious activities.
• Conduct routine inspections of buildings and facilities and help enforce college policies and regulations.
• Provide assistance and support during events and activities.
• Work cooperatively with other emergency responders and agencies.
• Write detailed incident reports and maintain accurate records.

To Be Considered You'll Need:

• High School diploma or GED. Associate's Degree preferred, although not required.
• A minimum of five years' experience as law enforcement officer required.
• Must currently be a commissioned peace officer of the State of Ohio and completed Peace Officer Basic Training Academy that is approved by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTA). Persons who are eligible to be commissioned but are not currently commissioned, as a condition of employment, must obtain a commission with a law enforcement agency within 30 days of hire.
• Must possess a valid Ohio Drivers License and have an insurable record as defined by our agency.
• Available to work flexible hours between the hours of 6:30am and 10:00pm, which may include evenings and weekends.

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Outstanding Benefits You Can Expect From Stark State:
Part-time employees receive state pension/retirement (OPERS/STRS), paid Stark State tuition, & employee assistance program.
The work you do at Stark State will matter to the thousands of students who walk through our doors, and eventually across the commencement stage, on their journey to a better tomorrow. Come join us and learn how your aspirations can be part of a better future for them - and you.
We love meeting stellar candidates, so please don't hesitate to apply.
In order to improve hiring efficiency, be more responsive, and help us find the best candidates, Stark State has implemented the use of a few recruiting tools, such as Humanly (formerly Qualifi) and Skill Survey. You may hear from us through one of these platforms during the recruitment process.
Humanly (formerly Qualifi) is a cloud-based phone interviewing platform. Think of this like traditional phone interviews, but faster - allowing us to be more responsive to you, the applicant.
Checking candidates' references for multiple top candidates provides a valuable means of verifying skills and experience represented in resumes and interviews. SkillSurvey Reference®, a cloud-based, data-driven solution allows us to access relevant feedback from references provided by our candidates. The chosen references receive job-specific surveys on at least 26 critical behaviors and skills. These behavioral competencies have been scientifically studied and have been shown to correlate with work outcomes.
Stark State College utilizes E-Verify to ensure compliance with applicable employment eligibility laws. E-Verify is an electronic system used to confirm the employment eligibility of new hires. This process will be conducted in accordance with I-9 verification and will be done promptly upon hire for all incoming employees. To understand what E-Verify is and how it works please visit E-Verify.
Please note: Candidates selected for employment must either reside in Ohio or be willing to relocate to Ohio.
Should you have any questions regarding your application or our recruiting and hiring process, please reach out to HR@starkstate.edu.
INSTRUCTIONAL FEES
All instructional and general fees for credit, audit, or non-credit courses offered at Stark State College will be paid by the College from income of the College budgeted for employee benefits up to an amount per academic semester not to exceed such fees for six credit hours per semester.
A part-time employee may enroll in any section or course on a spaceavailable basis. To qualify for this benefit, employees:

1. Shall take the course(s) during a semester in which they are currently working.
2. Shall have instructed a minimum of 8 credit hours or 13 CEU's at Stark State College or if paid hourly, worked a minimum of 320 hours prior to receiving this benefit.
3. Must obtain the approval of their supervisor. Employees paid on an hourly basis shall refer to the minimum hours worked requirement to qualify for the benefit. The employee's primary position during the semester the benefit is used determines the employee's eligibility.

Eligible part-time employees desiring this benefit must complete an Instructional Fee Waiver form available on mystarkstate and must submit it to the employee's supervisor for approval.
Instructional fees are available for IRS dependents of part-time employees. All instructional and general fees for credit, audit, or non-credit courses offered at Stark State College will be paid by the College from income of the College budgeted for employee benefits for dependents of part-time employees for six semester hours per academic year per employee.
Dependents of part-time employees may enroll in any section or course on a space-available basis. The student will be required to pay the processing fee and all other incidental fees associated with the course enrolled in each semester.
Dependents of employees classified as student workers, substitute workers, or seasonal workers will not be eligible to participate in this program. Dependents of part-time employees who are eligible for tuition waivers such as College Credit Plus, various scholarships and grants, and other such nonloan programs must use those funds prior to use of the Instructional Fee Waiver benefit.
PENSION
The (OPERS), was established to provide a secure retirement for Ohio's public employees and their families. OPERS is available to all staff Members. The College contributes 14% of the employees' wages for the retirement benefit and the employee contributes 10%.
OPTIONAL SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS
Tax Sheltered Annuity Programs (403 b and 457).
AFLAC (Short-term disability).
Allstate (Insurance options)
01
Are you a currently a commissioned Ohio Peace Officer?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you have a valid Ohio driver's license?

• Yes
• No

03
This position requires a minimum of five (5) years experience as a full time police office. Please outline how you meet this requirement?
04
Which outlined work shift are you most interested in working?

• Morning Shift: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Mon-Wed, Friday potential shifts are scheduled between 12:00 PM and 7:00p
• Mid Afternoon Shift: 12:00 PM Mon-Thur, Friday potential shifts are scheduled between 12:00 PM and 7:00p
• Either morning or afternoon as outlined above is acceptable.
• I do not wish to work any of those outlined times.

Required Question