Immediately Need Security Guard Talent Pool - Mount Vernon (part-time, hourly) in Mount Vernon, WA
Job title: Security Guard Talent Pool - Mount Vernon (part-time, hourly)
Company: Skagit Valley College
Job description: Position Summary
Skagit Valley College (SVC) is accepting applications on a continuous basis to establish a talent pool of applicants for Security Guard positions. The Security Guard provides security services to the SVC community and will monitor and patrol the college campus buildings and grounds to maintain security from fire, theft, unlawful entry, property damage, and vehicle prowls. This position reports to the Director of Campus Security and takes direction from the Campus Security Officers.
This is an applicant pool for ongoing consideration as positions become available. There may not be a current opening at the time you apply. These positions are based at the main campus in Mount Vernon. Hours of work may vary and work days may be scheduled on an as-needed basis. Work hours may be early morning, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays as needed.
SVC is nationally known for a strong commitment to student success. Faculty and staff at SVC respect and work with diverse students, colleagues, staff and others in a campus climate that promotes innovative teaching, quality scholarship, a diverse learning environment, and equitable access and educational achievement for all students.
Skagit Valley College adheres to a set of guiding principles:
Respect, Integrity, Open and Honest Communication, and Collaboration
Duties and Responsibilities
- Patrol and inspect an assigned area of buildings and grounds, on foot or using College vehicles and bicycles;
- Maintain security from fire, theft, illegal entry, property damage, or unauthorized use of buildings;
- Maintain a daily log book recording of shift and patrol activities;
- Issue citations for violation of College parking regulations;
- Issue orders to appear before appropriate personnel for violation of the student conduct policies;
- Redirect traffic in parking lots using barricades as requested;
- Examine and lock doors and windows of buildings;
- Activate security alarm systems after securing buildings;
- Respond to all alarms;
- Provide assistance to visitors and guests;
- Receive and sign for registered mail and other deliveries made after normal working hours;
- Walk staff or students to parking lots, classrooms, or other campus facilities upon request;
- Report needed repairs and safety hazards to appropriate personnel;
- May be required to perform first aid.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position, such as but not limited to lifting 25 pounds or less, walking and standing for long periods of time, and turning keys repetitively.
- High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Service oriented with excellent customer service skills.
- Experience and ability to work with diverse populations.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Rate of pay is $18.00 per hour.
- Eligibility for benefits is in compliance with state rules and regulations.
- Prior to employment, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
- Additionally, pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or are currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant's current or past employer. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who refuses to declare the existence or non-existence of an investigation or findings subject to this statute.
- In the interest of providing a healthy, safe and secure educational and work environment, and in order to meet the requirements of federal legislation, it is the policy of Skagit Valley College to maintain an alcohol and drug-free workplace for our employees and students.
- If hired you will be required to provide proof of identity and documentation of U.S. Citizenship or appropriate authorization to work in this position as required by the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1986.
- Submit a complete application to the online recruitment system at
- The online application, which includes answers to all supplemental questions and contact information for at least three (3) professional references;
- A current resume; (Attachment: Resume).