This position performs routine public safety duties in accordance with established guidelines including patrolling assigned areas to ensure personal, building and equipment safety; warning violators of rule infractions; enforcing traffic and parking violations; providing initial emergency response; completing required recordkeeping; and performing dispatch duties.
Responsibilities
Patrol campus facilities and grounds for security, emergency and safety incidents ensuring issues are responded to in a courteous and professional manner, resolved promptly or escalated to the appropriate resource, and the safety and security of the campus community is maintained.
Provide training on and apply campus and Minnesota State security and emergency policies and procedures, such as drug, alcohol, traffic and parking, special events, etc.; applicable city ordinances; and state and federal laws to ensure the public safety of the campus community.
Perform recordkeeping and reporting of security and safety incidents and required equipment and property inspections and maintenance ensuring equipment is operating appropriately and incident details or data is accurately captured in a timely manner or within required frames.
Conduct interviews with victims, witnesses and others, and preserve and protect evidence so that incidents can be resolved in a timely manner or, if warranted, an investigation can be pursued.
Provide work direction, train, and schedule student workers ensuring student workers are able to complete assigned tasks completely, accurately and according to department standards.
Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth functioning of the department and maintain the reputation of the organization as a viable business partner.
Minimum Qualifications
Two (2) years of experience as a Security Patrol Officer, Crime Prevention Officer, or Peace Officer; or associate degree in Law Enforcement, Paralegal or related field may substitute for 1 year of experience; Bachelor's degree in above areas may substitute for 2 years of experience.
Preferred Qualification
Knowledge of applicable city ordinances, State of Minnesota and federal and civil law.
Knowledge of traffic control procedures and parking regulations
Knowledge of standard police practices including rules of evidence, investigation techniques and procedures, citizen's arrest power, loss prevention techniques, intrusion alarms, detections, surveillance system and fire alarms.
Good written and oral communication skills for interviewing witnesses, victims, suspects, and defusing conflicts and violent situations.
Knowledge of Right to Know, Occupation Safety (OSHA), hazardous materials and waste safety procedures.
Knowledge of Data Privacy Act and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Knowledge of Clery Act Law and regulations associated with the law.
Computer knowledge such as IP Camera Systems, Networking, etc.
Ability to deal with diverse populations responding with sensitivity to their needs and concerns
Ability to resolve problems and make comprehensive decisions quickly and effectively.
Ability to complete certifications in ICS 100, ICS 200 and ICS 700 Incident Command courses within 6 months.
Certified First Responder.
Certification in handcuff restrains, chemical irritant, and the use of force.
Dispatching experience or experience with multi-line phone systems.
Physical Requirements
Ability to move throughout campus grounds, apprehend suspects as necessary, restrain uncooperative individuals, reach upward, ascend ladders and stairs, move heavy objects.
Requires a Class D Driver's License: a single unit vehicle weight of less than 26,000 pounds. This is a basic driver's license. Operators may also tow vehicles/trailers as long as the gross combination does not exceed 26,000 pounds.
Incumbent must pass driving and background checks.
Additional Requirements
In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.
Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)
9:30AM - 8:00PM / Monday -Thursday
Telework (Yes/No)
No
About
Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC) is a comprehensive two-year college in the Minnesota State System. RCTC offers over 70 programs in 10 pathways with both liberal arts and career/technical education academic options.
Why Work for Us
Diverse Workforce
We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.
A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:
95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency?s mission
91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule
Comprehensive Benefits
Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:
Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
The safety of all members of the Rochester Community and Technical College campus community is of vital concern. Resources including the current Annual Security Report are available at our Campus Safety webpage.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State is an equal opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. Please indicate what assistance is needed.
Rochester Community and Technical College was founded in 1915 on a motion by Dr. Charles Mayo to the Rochester School Board. Rochester is Minnesota's oldest - and one of the nation's oldest - original community colleges. The 2005-2006 academic year marked RCTC's 90th anniversary. The college serves approximately 7,500 students in credit-based enrollments and 3,000 in noncredit courses.