Company: Skagit Valley College
Job description: Position Summary
Skagit Valley College (SVC) is accepting applications on a continuous basis to establish a talent pool of applicants for Security Guard positions. The Security Guard provides security services to the SVC community and will monitor and patrol the college campus buildings and grounds to maintain security from fire, theft, unlawful entry, property damage, and vehicle prowls. This position reports to the Director of Campus Security and takes direction from the Campus Security Officers.
This is an applicant pool for ongoing consideration as positions become available. There may not be a current opening at the time you apply. These positions are based at the main campus in Mount Vernon. Hours of work may vary and work days may be scheduled on an as-needed basis. Work hours may be early morning, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays as needed.
SVC is nationally known for a strong commitment to student success. Faculty and staff at SVC respect and work with diverse students, colleagues, staff and others in a campus climate that promotes innovative teaching, quality scholarship, a diverse learning environment, and equitable access and educational achievement for all students.
Skagit Valley College adheres to a set of guiding principles:
Respect, Integrity, Open and Honest Communication, and Collaboration
Duties and Responsibilities
- Patrol and inspect an assigned area of buildings and grounds, on foot or using College vehicles and bicycles;
- Maintain security from fire, theft, illegal entry, property damage, or unauthorized use of buildings;
- Maintain a daily log book recording of shift and patrol activities;
- Issue citations for violation of College parking regulations;
- Issue orders to appear before appropriate personnel for violation of the student conduct policies;
- Redirect traffic in parking lots using barricades as requested;
- Examine and lock doors and windows of buildings;
- Activate security alarm systems after securing buildings;
- Respond to all alarms;
- Provide assistance to visitors and guests;
- Receive and sign for registered mail and other deliveries made after normal working hours;
- Walk staff or students to parking lots, classrooms, or other campus facilities upon request;
- Report needed repairs and safety hazards to appropriate personnel;
- May be required to perform first aid.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position, such as but not limited to lifting 25 pounds or less, walking and standing for long periods of time, and turning keys repetitively.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Service oriented with excellent customer service skills.
- Experience and ability to work with diverse populations.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Salary and Benefits:
- Rate of pay is $18.00 per hour.
- Eligibility for benefits is in compliance with state rules and regulations.
- Prior to employment, 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.
- Additionally, pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or are currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant's current or past employer. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who refuses to declare the existence or non-existence of an investigation or findings subject to this statute.
- In the interest of providing a healthy, safe and secure educational and work environment, and in order to meet the requirements of federal legislation, it is the policy of Skagit Valley College to maintain an alcohol and drug-free workplace for our employees and students.
- If hired you will be required to provide proof of identity and documentation of U.S. Citizenship or appropriate authorization to work in this position as required by the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1986.
To be considered for this position, applicants must: * Meet the minimum qualifications, and
- Submit a complete application to the online recruitment system at
- The online application, which includes answers to all supplemental questions and contact information for at least three (3) professional references;
- A current resume; (Attachment: Resume).
Application Assistance: If you have questions about the position or require special accommodation, you may contact Human Resources at (360) 416-7794, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Pacific Time. SVC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process may leave a TDD/TTY message at (360) 416-7718 by the application closing date. Information on SVC's Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found at .
For questions regarding the online application system, you may call NEOGOV Applicant Tech Support at (855) 524-5627 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Pacific Time. For best results, apply using one of the following browsers supported by NEOGOV: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Microsoft Edge, and later versions of Internet Explorer.
SVC Annual Security Report: The U.S. Department of Education and the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act requires all colleges to provide information to current and prospective students and employees about campus safety policies, procedures and statistics on certain crimes, including hate crimes, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking and sexual assault. We are required to report our campus security information and statistics in an Annual Security Report, which is updated annually each October. All prospective employees may obtain a copy of the Annual Security Report from the Human Resources Office by calling (360) 416-7794 or by accessing the Report at:
Skagit Valley College is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing equitable opportunities for all groups in terms and conditions of employment and personnel practices.
Skagit Valley College provides a drug-free environment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, age, marital status, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status in its programs and employment. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, contact Carolyn Tucker, Vice President of Human Resources/EEO, 360.416.7794 or . For inquiries regarding sexual misconduct compliance, contact Title IX Coordinator, Sandy Jordan, 360.416.7923 or Mailing address: 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon, WA 98273. All faculty and staff hired at Skagit Valley College are encouraged to embrace, continually support, and enhance diversity and equity on our campus and in our community.
Expected salary: $18 per hour
Location: Mount Vernon, WA Apply Now