Job Description

Position Summary:

This position will be supervised by the Kilgore College Chief of Police and will work cooperatively with the KCPD patrol officers. Campus safety officers will be primarily stationed on the Kilgore or Longview campus, but may serve in other areas as needed. This is a full-time position providing day, evening, and night time safety services to staff and students primarily at the Kilgore College Campus.

Position responsibilities:

• Ensuring a safe and secure classroom and residential environment for students
• Patrolling buildings and grounds to check for potential security and safety hazards
• Enforcing rules and regulations of KC
• Reporting irregularities, emergencies and suspicious activities to the appropriate office
• And other duties as assigned.

Minimum Position Requirements:

 

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license, and eligibility to drive a college owned and/or leased motor vehicle are required.
• Pass a thorough background investigation prior to employment.
• Be able to operate a hand-held radio.
• Possess a high energy level with innovative approaches to address student issues and challenges.
• Possess excellent verbal communication skills; and have the ability to relate to an ethnically diverse  college community. 
• Must be able to read and write fluently in the English language.
• Must be available to work night shifts and adjust schedule to accommodate home sporting events and other campus activities, including occasional off-day assignments.
• Demonstrates high integrity and professionalism.
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Able to collaborate effectively with team members and other departments.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

 

• 0 Full-Time Direct Reports      0 Part-Time Direct Reports

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

 

• Work is normally performed on an open college campus.
• Work is performed through various weather conditions throughout the year.
• Consistent walking, climbing stairs; the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Locking up buildings, including completing safety and security checks throughout campus.
• There may be some exposure to physical risk.
• Ability to Stand for extended periods during events.

Safety:

 

• Provide resources for safe operation of units. Create and support workplace safety.

 

Benefits and Perks:

 

• 36-hour work week for a healthy work life balance as well generous paid leave time.
• Health, life, and income protection insurance are provided.
• An excellent retirement program through the Teacher Retirement System.
• Full Time employees have free use of the college’s recreational/fitness facilities.
• Full Time employees are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PLSF) after 10 years of service.
• Tuition scholarships are for the employee and dependents. 
• Compensation for this 12-month position is $34,624.

 

Kilgore College does not participate in the federal Social Security program. 

All full-time positions are located in Kilgore, TX. No fully work from home positions are available at this time. All employees must be available to physically present to work on the Kilgore, TX or Longview, TX Campus. Some Part-Time and Adjunct positions may be offsite but the candidate MUST live in the State of Texas.

Kilgore College is a two-year, comprehensive public community college with a campus in Kilgore and an extension center in Longview, Texas. With approximately 7,000 students, Kilgore College is a student-centered institution characterized by excellence in teaching and quality learning opportunities. Kilgore College is focused on continually improving their students’ holistic experience leading them to success in life while improving access to higher education and partnering with those who advance the vision of a stronger community culturally, socially and economically.

Vision Statement: We commit to be the higher education institution of choice in Northeast Texas.

Positions will remain open until filled. Some Adjunct and Part-Time teaching positions may remain open perpetually as the need for part time instructors fluctuates with student enrollment. Teaching positions will be required to submit official transcripts upon an offer of employment. An offer of employment will be contingent upon passing a background check. Federal law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. All persons hired must submit satisfactory proof of employment authorization and identity within three (3) days of being hired. Failure to submit proof within the required time shall result in immediate employment termination. All position appointments are subject to approval by the college's Board of Trustees.

This description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Kilgore College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or with notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by Kilgore College at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Kilgore College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability in violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or 34 C.F.R. Part 104, veteran’s status or genetic information in its educational programs, employment policies or activities.

All positions are considered security-sensitive and subject to a background check pre-employment.

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Live in, Work at office, Immediate start, Work from home, Night shift, Afternoon shift,

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