At a minimum, the position requires a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate.  Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in applicable field preferred, with a minimum of 2 years related work experience in security, campus/higher education security and/or law enforcement.  Position requires excellent interpersonal and customer service oriented skills.  Applicant must be able to work a flexible schedule as needed and have a valid driver’s license. Must hold state certification and be a North Carolina sworn law enforcement officer.  This position reports to the Director of Public Safety.  

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
 
All employees are expected to:
 
Promote a common purpose consistent with stated College goals and demonstrate a commitment to students and the learning environment.
  
Possess the knowledge of general written standards and procedures utilized, and have the ability to read, interpret, and follow procedural and policy manual related to the job tasks.
 
Demonstrate the ability to respond to supervision, guidance and direction in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies.
 
Provide quality customer service by creating a welcoming and supportive environment.
 
Present a professional image in word, action and attire.
 
Demonstrate professionalism in dealing with a diverse population while understanding and respecting each other's view of the world, personalities and working styles.
 
Conduct oneself in a manner consistent with the College's standards of ethical conduct.
 
Apply effective techniques to create and maintain harmonious working relationships with individuals and in a group environment to achieve common goals; successfully communicate and collaborate with others to achieve goals.
 
Demonstrate skills necessary to look at situations and processes critically to make recommendations for improvement.
 
Performs other job-related duties as assigned in support of the College's goals and core values.

EQUIPMENT USED:

Telephones, emergency radios, computer, printer, copier/fax machine, golf carts, patrol car.

CRITICAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE: 

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Knowledge of Alamance Community College security, safety and emergency procedures as well as other College policies and procedures that requires enforcement by the Public Safety officer.

Knowledge of state and local law enforcement rules and regulations.

Ability to provide excellent customer service to faculty, staff and students.
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

General administrative office and clerical duties as needed (i.e. photocopies, filing, etc.)
 
Perform other duties deemed necessary to ensure the safety and security of Alamance Community College campus.

WORKING CONDITIONS: 
 
Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).
 
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
 
Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, humidity, rain, temperature extremes, traffic hazards, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances.