Administrator and Staff Positions

Basic Function

To ensure the safety and security of all persons and property on the Southwestern College campus.

Perform the duties and responsibilities of this role at all times in a fashion that supports the College's commitment to creating an inclusive college of academic excellence where a variety of people and perspectives are welcome, and to providing an environment where people from all races, ethnicities, national origins, genders, sexual orientations and backgrounds may succeed.

Shifts will vary. Successful candidate will be available for all shifts, including many nights and weekends. Hourly rate: $10 for students, $14 for part-time non-students, $15 for full-time non-students.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Understands and follows all campus security, safety and emergency procedures.
• Maintains familiarity and positive working relationships with all members of the campus community.
• Works closely with Student Affairs (Dean of Students, Assistant/Associate Dean, Hall Directors, Resident Assistants) to respond to student incidents and emergencies.
• Notifies Director of Safety & Security and Student Affairs administrators on emergency situations as needed.
• Maintains positive working relationships with all emergency services to include police, fire and EMS.
• On-scene liaison between the city/county emergency services.
• Reviews, understands, and passes on any information pertinent to departmental daily operations via the General Information Shift Log.
• Responds to all calls for service and emergencies (medical & fire), provides escorts, and responsible for the locking and unlocking of buildings in a timely manner.
• Provides regular foot patrols of the interior and exterior of campus buildings and monitors the campus grounds and roadways. Makes mobile patrols of the campus (ie: golf cart, security vehicle) as needed.
• Responsible for the completion of all incident reports and/or any written information pertaining to events that occur during shift.
• Monitors all parking areas and enforces traffic and parking regulations as needed.
• Enforces Southwestern College rules and regulations.
• Reports security, safety, health and fire hazard issues to the appropriate personnel.
• Participates in Safety and Security/Student Affairs training on procedure, protocol and response to incidents.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Director of Safety and Security.

Minimum Qualifications

Position requires a high school diploma or GED. A valid driver's license with a good driving record, and being able to pass a background check. Position requires excellent interpersonal, customer service and written and oral communication skills. Must be available to work a flexible schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference given to those with a college degree in a related field. Experience in college or university campus security preferred.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who also demonstrate success in recruiting, retaining, mentoring and / or actively engaging with under-represented and underserved populations both in the workplace and in the broader community.

Physical Requirements

• Must be physically fit as work requires walking, climbing stairs and working in varying weather conditions, etc.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. unassisted

Online Application

You can submit your online application below:

• Office of Safety & Security Application

Application Information

Review of applications will begin immediately and will remain open until filled. To apply, please send resume and complete contact information for three (3) professional references to Ms. Lonnie Boyd, Director of Human Resources Southwestern College, 100 College Street, Winfield, KS 67156. E-mail: HumanResources@sckans.edu.

Southwestern is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or political affiliation. The successful candidate will be subject to a criminal background check.