Campus Security Officer - Campus Security Officer

All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated). Working Title: Campus Security Officer - Campus Security Officer Institution: Minneapolis Community and Technical College Classification Title: Campus Security Officer Bargaining Unit / Union: 203: AFSCME - Service City: Minneapolis FLSA: Non Job Exempt Full Time / Part Time: Part time Employment Condition: Classified - Unlimited Salary Range: $24.02 - $34.04 Job Description The Campus Public Safety Officer is responsible for preserving a safe, secure, and welcoming environment throughout Minneapolis College by protecting people, property, and the educational mission of the College. Campus Public Safety Officers patrol college facilities, respond to emergencies, investigate incidents, provide exceptional customer service, foster positive relationships with the campus community, and work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, visitors, and local emergency responders to promote a culture of safety. This position requires professionalism, sound judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. While most situations are resolved through communication, customer service, and de-escalation, officers must also be prepared to respond to rapidly evolving emergencies that may require physical intervention to protect others, maintain public safety, or lawfully detain individuals consistent with Minnesota law and department policy. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Build positive relationships with students, employees, and visitors by providing information, directions, safe walks, and general assistance with professionalism and respect. Promote community-oriented public safety through proactive engagement, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and de-escalation. Conduct visible foot and vehicle patrols of campus buildings, grounds, parking areas, and other college property to deter crime and identify safety concerns. Perform building access procedures and monitor surveillance cameras, alarms, emergency communication systems, and access control systems. Respond to medical emergencies, criminal incidents, suspicious activity, fire alarms, behavioral crises, hazardous conditions, and other calls for service. Coordinate with police, fire, emergency medical services, and campus partners during emergencies, evacuations, sheltering operations, and critical incidents. Conduct preliminary investigations, interview involved parties and witnesses, review available evidence, and accurately document findings. Complete thorough and timely incident reports and other required documentation using department records management systems. Provide work direction and mentorship to Student Safety Monitors and participate in training, emergency exercises, professional development, and departmental safety initiatives. This posting will be used to fill for two positions. Correct Salary Range: $23.61 - $32.54 hourly Minimum Qualifications At least two (2) years of experience as a Security Patrol Officer, Crime Prevention Officer, or Peace Officer. Ability to react quickly and appropriately in emergency situations. Ability to Interpret laws, regulations and policies. Knowledge of loss-prevention techniques. Preferred Qualification Higher education public safety, community-oriented policing, or emergency management. Crisis intervention, behavioral threat assessment, conflict resolution, or de-escalation. Investigations, incident documentation, and professional report writing. Security technology, including access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, emergency notification, computer-aided dispatch, or records management systems. Providing effective customer service and working collaboratively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and communities. Physical Requirements Move throughout multiple campus buildings, parking facilities, grounds, and surrounding college property for extended periods. Maintain a stationary position for extended periods while monitoring assigned areas, security systems, or campus activities. Frequently ascend and descend stairs and move promptly between campus locations when responding to calls for service. Transport, position, and deploy emergency-response equipment and supplies. Assist injured individuals and others requiring mobility or evacuation assistance during emergencies. Perform assigned duties outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions throughout the year. Maintain situational awareness and perceive, assess, and respond to safety hazards and rapidly changing conditions. Safely perform the physical functions included in required defensive-tactics and officer-safety training, including physically intervening to protect individuals or property and controlling or restraining resistant individuals when legally authorized and consistent with department policy. Work Shift (Hours / Days of work) Monday - Friday: 3:30pm - 11:30pm with evening and weekend availability required Schedule may vary depending on the business needs of the department . Application Procedure Interested Individuals must apply online. Applications submitted by any other method cannot be considered. Please provide a cover letter, electronic resume, and any other documents as needed. All upload documents need to be under Resume/CV section . Attach names and contact information of at least four (4) references, two (2) managers and (2) two professionals, who can directly address your qualifications for this position. Please detail your experience in the areas of responsibility and describe how you meet the minimum qualifications on your application. Protect People. Build Community. Support Student Success. At Minneapolis College, Public Safety is more than security—we are a trusted partner in creating a safe, secure, and welcoming campus where students, faculty, staff, and visitors can learn, work, and thrive. Our officers are educators' partners first, public safety professionals always; first responders during emergencies, problem-solvers during difficult situations, and trusted resources for our campus community. When emergencies occur, our officers are trained and expected to respond decisively to protect life, preserve safety, and restore order using sound judgment, de-escalation, and, when necessary, lawful enforcement action. If you are looking for a career where every day brings an opportunity to make a positive difference, build meaningful relationships, and help create an environment where education can flourish, we encourage you to apply. About Minneapolis College offers extraordinary educational opportunity to 10,000 students annually with 100 plus degree options. The College has strong ties to corporate and industry partners that support student scholarships, provide state-of-the-art training and equipment, and offer internship and employment opportunities to the College's graduates. Minneapolis College is a member of the Minnesota State colleges and universities system. The safety of all members of the Minneapolis College campus community is of vital concern. Resources including the current Annual Compliance and Security Report are available at the Minneapolis College Public Safety . We are an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and encourages application from underrepresented groups. Recognized as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon employer offering support for veteran and military students. A member of the Minnesota State colleges and universities system. Benefits Information: At Minnesota State, we take your well-being and work-life balance seriously. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that features low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles, employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option. To further support your holistic health, employees also have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling. Detailed plan details, rates, and coverage choices can be reviewed directly via the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) website. To support your life outside of work, our package includes 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick time, and six weeks of Paid Parental Leave. We also help you secure your financial future with a robust Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and various investment options. Furthermore, we invest in your growth by providing dedicated professional development and tuition waivers for both you and your dependents. Please note that specific benefit eligibility and coverage levels may vary depending on the type of position, employee classification, and collective bargaining agreements. Desired Start Date: 09-24-2026 Position End Date: Open Date: 09-08-2026 Close Date: 09-23-2026 Posting Contact Name: Josh Kue Posting Contact Email: