Part-time Security Officer

Part-time Security Officer

• 496677
• Paducah
• Staff
• Part-time
• Closing at: Aug 3 2026 - 23:55 CDT
• West Kentucky Community & Technical College

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Title: Part-time Security Officer

Salary Range: $16.00 per hour

Contract Term Length: Not Applicable

Standard Hours: up to 24 hours per week

Work Location: On-Site

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

College: West Kentucky Community & Technical College

Campus Location: West Kentucky Community & Technical College

Department: Campus Operations

Job Summary

A campus security officer's primary purpose is to protect the well-being of students, faculty, staff, and visitors while safeguarding institutional property. They achieve this by patrolling the grounds, deterring crime, enforcing college regulations, and serving as the frontline response during emergencies.

Job Duties:

• Performs periodic campus walk-through; inspects and observes campus facilities, secures rooms and buildings and notifies respective department of observed problems
• Responds to medical emergencies, provides assistance as training allows, and contacts EMS as needed
• Works with Director of Security to handle disruptions on campus, utilizing conflict resolution practices and contacts local police department as needed
• Provides individuals escort service between cars and worksite as requested
• Assists with campus crisis situations, with building evacuations, drills, etc as needed
• Monitors parking facilities, insuring only authorized vehicles park in restricted areas

Minimum Qualifications:

High School/GED, and one year related experience, or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

Security or law enforcement experience preferred but not required.

Additional Skills Requested:

Campus security officers need a blend of keen observational abilities, conflict resolution, and technical proficiency to maintain a safe educational environment. Key skills include crisis de-escalation, emergency response, and physical stamina, combined with strong communication and incident reporting capabilities.

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Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.