PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION:

* This position hire is subject to budget approval *

Assist in supporting and promoting security/safety at all Haywood Community College locations.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Assist with emergency drills and workshops to ensure a safe working and educational environment for students, employees, and visitors.
• Provide security for students, faculty and staff in a professional, courteous manner through proactive foot and vehicle patrols, positive community engagement, and use of modern crime prevention techniques.
• Responsible for the opening and closing of buildings; patrolling campus buildings and grounds; enforcing campus safety and security regulations; and inspecting designated areas on a routine basis.
• Maintain order and uphold the image and respect of the department and the College through enforcement of College policies and procedures.
• Must be able to maintain quality customer service and practice effective interpersonal communication skills while utilizing conflict resolution methods.
• Observe, accurately report and follow up on incidents which may include but are not limited to first aid, life safety, and internal theft.
• Shift flexibility when needed. Flexibility to include possibility of Day shift, Night shift, or swing shift.
• Assist in performing routine drills as prescribed.
• Respond to reports from faculty, staff, and students of unsafe and/or hazardous areas and conditions.
• Make sound decisions during emergency situations based on the College's policies and procedures.
• Communicate with local law enforcement/emergency responders as needed.
• Ensure students, employees, vendors, and visitors follow safety and security related policies and procedures.
• Enter information into Maxient and/or other related security software programs.
• Maintain reports and logs and other duties as required

Implement HCC Core Values

• Strive to improve self and department through continuous learning and team work
• Create a student-centered environment
• Work toward operational excellence; continuous improvement of processes
• Participate in developing innovative strategies to meet the needs of students and improve processes
• Interact with co-workers and perform tasks with the highest level of integrity
• Work cooperatively with faculty, staff, students, and the community
• Promote and support HCC's mission, vision, and values.
• Promote and support coworkers in a positive manner.

HCC ELI (Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative) Responsibilities

• Implement a team approach in the performance of tasks; work with others to analyze a situation, establish priorities, and apply resources for solving a problem or accomplishing a task
• Accept responsibility for job performance and assigned tasks; exhibit individual behaviors that support the official goals and objectives of the college and its members
• Communicate with students, faculty, and staff in a professional and timely manner
• Approach problems as a learning opportunity and implement strategies to reduce problems
• Maximize resources to process information; acquire, evaluate, organize, manage, interpret, and communicate information to coworkers, faculty, staff, and students
• Exhibit flexibility and receptivity to changing technologies, methods, processes, work environments, and organizational structure and practices