CAMPUS PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER

CAMPUS PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER

Salary

$67,702.00 - $84,550.00 Annually

Location

Downtown Campus - 1101 South Yakima Avenue, Tacoma, WA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-035

Department

Facilities and Operations

Opening Date

10/09/2026

Closing Date

10/25/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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SUMMARY

The Campus Public Safety Officer position, individually and as a member of a team, provides security and patrols Bates Technical College premises. The assignment is to protect students, staff, faculty, visitors, and college property and to maintain a safe and secure campus environment. The incumbent may be required to work irregular hours and weekends on occasion.

In accordance with Section 19.1, vacancies will first be open to all permanent Local 302 bargaining unit members at Bates Technical College for a minimum period of seven (7) days prior to being offered to non-union members or outside applicants

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & OTHER DUTIES

Essential Functions

• Individually, and as required as a member of a team, patrol building and parking lot premises by walking, standing, and driving a motor vehicle; assist in monitoring hallways, grounds, and other assigned campus and adjacent areas; takes action on security or safety concerns and problems.
• Provides escorts between campus parking lots and campus buildings for students, staff, or faculty upon request.
• Assists visitors by providing directions, maps, parking permits, and escorts as needed.
• Ensures physical security of all college property by visually and physically inspecting windows, doors, gates, locks, lights, cameras, and alarm systems on a regular basis. Submits work order(s) for any deficient conditions. Takes short-term actions to remedy or mitigate deficiencies when needed.
• Reports all security or safety concerns observed and all remediation or mitigation actions taken to supervisor.
• Responds to calls for service and alarms in a prompt and timely manner.
• Investigates all reports of crimes, violations of policies, alarms, suspicious circumstances, safety or security concerns, infrastructure problems or damage, fires, injuries, and other calls for service occurring on Bates Technical College property. Contacts appropriate first responder agencies as needed. Initiates reports as needed. Collects evidence as needed.
• May perform first aid or CPR as needed.
• Contacts suspicious persons, policy violators, and under some circumstances will contact law violators. Conducts field interviews as needed. Issues trespass notices as directed. May photograph or otherwise record violators. Notifies law enforcement as needed. When lesser means have failed or are inappropriate, may use force to prevent serious bodily injury or death to self or others.
• Ensures students, staff, faculty, and visitors perform appropriate actions in the event of an emergency (e.g., lockdown, shelter in place, evacuation, etc.).
• Ensures safety on all college property by visually inspecting all property on a regular basis for any unsafe conditions (e.g. slip, trip, and fall hazards; overhead hazards; electrical hazards; etc.).
• Submits work order(s) for deficient conditions. Takes short-term actions to remedy or mitigate deficiencies when needed.
• Conducts briefings or training on campus safety and security procedures to students, staff, or faculty as directed.
• Educates campus community on college policies and enforces policies as needed. Assist and advise staff, students, and visitors in proper safety procedures; enforce college security policies.
• Conducts parking enforcement to include issuing parking permits, verbal and written warnings, parking violations, and impounding vehicles as necessary.
• Use proper de-escalation tactics when approaching conflict resolution and crisis situations while staying abreast of trends and regulations to ensure effectiveness and compliance.
• Investigate theft, property damage, vandalism, assaults, trespassing, and other related disturbances on college property. Initiate police and/or investigative reports; gather data on misdemeanors and prepare related documentation; refer cases to appropriate authorities as directed.
• Rapidly responds to emergencies and other security concerns and may need to use force; report on and detain unauthorized persons in accordance with established college procedures; contact police or fire department when necessary.
• Maintain a working knowledge of campus fire alarm system, annunciator panels, and codes; campus intrusion security system; and surveillance camera system.
• Assist in maintaining a positive liaison with students, staff, and community; promote prescribed standards of conduct and behavior.

Non-Essential/Other Functions

• Accountable for keeping personal development up-to-date; adding to skills and knowledge through courses that may be available through the Bates Technical College courses, professional development committees, etc.
• Participate actively and collaboratively on committees for college as needed including but not limited to staff recruitment, college councils, etc.
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Additional activities, duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice to meet college needs.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Conditions of Employment

• Once offer of employment is made, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not preclude employment but will be contingent in determining the employees suitability and competence to continue to perform in the position.
• This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by Bates Technical College local union.
• Wear assigned uniform and protective clothing or devices.
• Annually take and pass the Taser Qualification Course.
• Pass a psychological examination.
• May be required to work alternate shifts, weekends and overtime as needed.
• Wear assigned uniform and protective clothing or devices.
• May be required to work alternate shifts, weekends and overtime as needed.
• Certifications (e.g. maintain first aid/CPR certification).
• Current NIMS training (ICS Level 100, 200, 700 and 800 certification) or must obtain these certifications within six months of date of hire.
• Licenses (e.g. Valid Washington State Driver's License).
• Will be required to work varied hours between 6:30am - 10:20pm.
• This position is required to work on campus.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or equivalent experience and education combined.

Allowable Substitution

If necessary, alternative combinations of education and experience may be evaluated by Human Resources for comparability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Safety/security experience in a college environment.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Bates Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. For inquiries, please contact Title IX Coordinator LeMont Lucas, at 253.680.7113,lemontlucas@batestech.edu, orBates.Title.IX@batestech.edu. For Section 504, contact Disability Coordinator Steve Ashpole, Vice President of Student Services, at 253.680.7005,sashpole@batestech.edu. All offices are located at 1101 South Yakima Ave., Tacoma, WA 98405.

This recruitment announcement may can be changed and/or modified without notice to meet the business needs of the college.

Available Benefits to Eligible Employees

As a higher education employee, you and your qualified family members are eligible for a wide range of benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, retirement, long-term disability, as well as other optional benefits.

Medical/Dental Plans

Medical Plans

Employees pay a portion of their medical care cost through payroll deduction. The employee premium is based on the choice of plan and coverage for eligible dependents.

Dental Plans

Bates provides dental coverage at no monthly premium cost to the employee. Benefit eligible employees have a choice of dental plans. Options include:

• Uniform Dental Plan - Preferred Provider Organization
• DeltaCare - Managed Care Plan
• Willamette Dental - Managed Care Plan

Vision Plans

Bates provides vision coverage at no monthly premium cost to the employee. Benefit eligible employees have a choice of dental plans. Options include:

• Davis Vision by MetLife
• EyeMed
• MetLife Vision

Retirement Plans

Faculty and Exempt Positions

Faculty have to choose between either the State Board Retirement Plan (SBRP), also known as TIAA or Plan 3 of the Teachers Retirement System (TRS). Click here to compare the two plans.

Exempt have to choose between either the SBRP or Plan 3 of the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). Click here to compare the two plans.

SBRP (TIAA) is a defined contribution plan with the following contribution rates:

• Employee Contribution: Under 35: 5% of gross salary; 35-49: 7.5% of gross salary; 50 & over: 10% of gross salary
• Employer Contribution: Under 35: 5% of gross salary; 35-49: 7.5% of gross salary; 50 & over: 10% of gross salary

TRS Plan 3 is a defined benefit and a defined contribution plan with the following contribution rates:

• Employee Contribution: Varies from 5% to 15%
• Employer Contribution: 9.53 of gross salary

PERS Plan 3 is a defined benefit and a defined contribution plan with the following contribution rates:

• Employee Contribution: Varies from 5% to 15%
• Employer Contribution: 9.03% of gross salary

Classified Positions

Classified employees have to choose between either the Plan 2 or Plan 3 of the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). Click here to compare the two plans.

PERS Plan 2 is a defined benefits plan with the following contribution rates:

• Employee Contribution: 6.36% of gross salary
• Employer Contribution: 9.53% of gross salary

PERS Plan 3 is a defined benefit and a defined contribution plan with the following contribution rates:

• Employee Contribution: Varies from 5% to 15%
• Employer Contribution: 9.53% of gross salary

Employee and employer contributions to applicable retirement plans are mandatory. The amount of the deduction and contribution are dependent upon the retirement plan chosen and may vary by current contribution rates in effect.

Term Life Insurance

Bates provides $35,000 basic life insurance for death from any cause and $5,000 basic accidental death and dismemberment at no cost to the employee. Employees can enroll in additional low cost life insurance for themselves and dependents.

Long Term Disability Insurance (LTD)

Bates provides a basic LTD insurance plan at no cost to employees. The basic plan pays a maximum of

$240 per month after 90 days of total disability. The optional LTD plan pays 60% of the first $10,000 of monthly salary, reduced by any deductible income such as social security or retirement benefits.

Employee cost is dependent upon benefit waiting period chosen.

Other Optional Benefits

AFLAC

Flexible Spending Arrangement Dependent Care Assistance Program

Voluntary Employees Beneficiary Association American Fidelity - Short-Term Disability

Fully Effective Employees - Employees Assistance Program Guaranteed Education Tuition

Deferred Compensation, Section 457 Plan SBVIP, 403(b) Plan

Leaves and Holidays

Vacation

Eligible exempt and classified employees accrue annual leave at rates determined by their employee status, ranging from 7 to 16 hours per month when eligible.

Sick Leave

Eligible classified, faculty, and exempt staff accrue sick leave monthly. Employees represented by a bargaining unit should refer to their negotiated agreement for sick leave rules and accrual rates.

Holidays

Bates observes the following holidays/non-work days:

Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day, New Years Eve Day, New Years Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth

Personal Leave/Family Leave

In addition to vacation and sick leave, eligible employees receive personal and family leave each fiscal year at rates determined by their employee status

Please Note: All information above is subject to change based on, but not limited to, employment status, legislative mandates, or College policy changes

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Do you have an Associates Degree OR equivalent experience and education combined?

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Do you possess current CPR, First Aid, AED certifications?

• Yes
• No

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By saying yes below, you are agreeing that you understand that all fields on the application must contain your actual work history and education in order for your application to be fairly screened. You further understand, if those areas are not completed, or you type "see resume," for example, your experience and/or education may not counted toward the minimum qualifications for this position and you may be screened out of the process. Do you understand this requirement?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Bates Technical College

Address 1101 S Yakima Avenue

Tacoma, Washington, 98405

Phone (253) 680-7168

Website http://batestech.edu/jobs