Join Our Team at Portland Community College
Portland Community College is the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon and 19th largest in the nation, serving approximately 80,000 full- and part-time students. PCC, which is roughly the size of Rhode Island, has four comprehensive campuses, five workforce training and education centers, and 200 community locations in the Portland metropolitan area. Wherever you're coming from and wherever you're going in life, Portland Community College has the classes and programs to get you there. Our unique role is to make high-quality education accessible to everyone, creating opportunities for our students and contributing to the economic development of our community.
Portland Community College embraces equity and inclusion as a priority. We are committed to building a community with a variety of backgrounds, skills, views, and life experiences. The more we value equity and inclusion, the more we will add value to the work we do and how we serve our students, engage with each other, and the Oregon Community that we serve. Creating a culture that honors equity and inclusion is our objective and the smart path forward.
PCC will ensure that applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for the hiring process are provided for. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the PCC Talent Acquisition Team at ***************.
Please Note: PCC currently limits employment to individuals residing in Oregon and Washington. Employment offers are contingent upon the ability to establish residence in Oregon or Washington.
Casual positions at Portland Community College have a working hour limit per fiscal year. Please see the Casual Employment at PCC section below for more details.
What You'll Do and Who We Are Looking For
This Hourly Hiring Pool represents current or potential hourly non-benefited Public Safety Officer job openings. There is no guarantee of employment from this hiring pool. Positions are not benefited. Jobs are located in any of several campuses and centers throughout the PCC district. Multiple work shifts and locations may be filled from this pool. Hours and schedules vary. Night and weekend work will be required.
Compensation category:
Service Assistant/Maintenance - Casual Employment - Level 3.
Job Summary:
Under the direction of a Public Safety Commander or higher official, the Public Safety Officer performs general duty public safety work in the protection of life and property throughout the college. Utilizing established procedures, responds and takes appropriate action in the event of crime, fire, or medical emergencies. Conducts foot, bicycle and vehicle patrol on a random basis. Takes action when necessary in the enforcement of certain state and local laws. Provides a broad scope of assistance to students, staff, and public, ranging from dispensing simple directions to performing emergency medical first responder activities and intervening in situations of criminal or violent nature. Acts in place of a Sergeant when authorized.
Multiple work shifts and locations may be filled from this pool. Nights and weekends will be required.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Two years of college level coursework in Criminal Justice, or related discipline. Experience in the field, including military experience, may substitute on a year for year basis for the college requirement.
- Must be 21 years of age.
- Must meet the minimum training and certification standards established by the Department.
- Must be able to pass both a personal and criminal history background investigation.
- Must not have been convicted of a felony crime or any crime for which a maximum term of imprisonment of more than one year may be imposed.
- Must not have been convicted of any law of this state or any other jurisdiction involving the unlawful use, possession, delivery, or manufacture of a controlled substance, narcotic, or dangerous drug.
- Must be bondable.
- Must have a valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle in the state of Oregon and possess an acceptable driving record.
- Must be able to demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills, independently analyze situations and quickly identify appropriate action, work under pressure, and remain calm and objective.
Physical Requirements:
At college expense, must be examined by a physician and meet the following requirements: possess normal color discrimination, binocular coordination, and peripheral vision; possess uncorrected or corrected visual acuity of 20/20 in both eyes combined; possess unaided or aided hearing with a hearing threshold level that does not exceed 25 dB in either ear at the frequencies of 500 Hz, 1000 Hz, and 2000 Hz (or an average in both ears of 25 dB for frequencies 500, 1000, 2000), 35 dB for 3000 Hz, and 45 dB for 4000 Hz.
Must be able to: stand for long periods of time; walk, run, climb, bend, stoop and lift weights commensurate with need to perform medical and/or other assistance; sprint for short spans of time; wear a uniform and equipment weighing approximately 25 pounds; be physically fit and able to use physical force to intervene in situations when necessary.
Work Environment:
Must be able to work rotating shifts and days off with overtime as required, and early/late hours with call-back hours as needed. Must be able to work inside and outside in extreme weather conditions. May be exposed to hazardous materials, infectious diseases, blood-borne pathogens, steam, battery acid, loud noises, noxious odors, smoke and/or fire. Must be able to correctly use filter masks and respirator equipment. Must be able to adapt to rapidly changing environments and continual interruptions during shifts.
A current DPSST certification from the State of Oregon is preferred.
Casual Employment at PCC
Casual Employment Categories
Clerical/Administrative Support
Employee can work up to 599 hours in a fiscal year
Service Assistant/Maintenance
Employee can work up to 599 hours in a fiscal year
Skilled Craft
Employee can work up to 599 hours in a fiscal year
Technical Assistant
Employee can work up to 599 hours in a fiscal year
Professional
Employee can work up to 959 hours in a fiscal year
Management/Supervisory
Employee can work up to 1039 hours in a fiscal year
Casual Compensation Hourly Range$16.30 - $20.16Potential Benefits Eligibility
As a new Casual employee, you may be eligible for certain benefits through PCC, such as Oregon Sick Leave and retirement savings plans.
More detailed information on the benefits plans, who is eligible, and how to enroll or make changes can be found at pcc.edu/hr/benefits. Please email ******************* if you have any questions.
Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment
Portland Community College complies with the Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment law which provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment.
You will be given instructions during the application process to claim Veterans' Preference in the recruitment of this position, and to provide the documents required for verification of eligibility. Please do not send your documentation to the hiring manager directly. For verification of eligibility, please submit the following documentation:
Veterans: DD214
Disabled Veterans: DD214 and Letter from the Department of VA
Notice of the Availability of the Annual Security Report
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), you may view Portland Community College's (PCC) most recent Annual Security Report (ASR) on the Department of Public Safety website. The ASR contains current security and safety-related policy disclosure statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information and resources, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains crime statistics for Clery Act crimes which occurred on PCC properties for the last three calendar years. Paper copies of the ASR are available upon request at all Department of Public Safety offices.
Please note that Portland Community College is not currently able to provide visa (e.g. H1-B Visa) sponsorship for potential employees.Contact PCC at *************** if you have questions
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Part Time Public Safety Officer - Office of Public Safety
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden 4.1
Cincinnati, OH
Public Safety Officer, Part-Time Office of Public Safety The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is known for many things - our conservation efforts, our green initiatives, our friendly staff, but did you know that we have a strong set of core values that make us the best team around, and a Top Workplace in Cincinnati? By building Collaborative Relationships, displaying Positivity & Energy, having Pride, Passion & a Sense of Ownership, supporting Accountability, Mutual Trust & Respect, and embracing Progressive Thinking, we have built a team of dedicated staff that focuses on our visitors, our community & our future. This is what we believe and how we act. If these get you fired up, maybe you belong in our Zoo!
We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our team as a Public Safety Officer, Part-Time, Office of Public Safety. The successful candidate will be a positive-minded and collaborative in nature.
Position Summary: This is a part-time position that reports to the Shift Supervisor, Office of Public Safety, and will be responsible for ensuring adherence to public safety related policies and the discharging of all patrol and monitoring duties for the overall safety, protection, and safeguarding of Zoo employees, visitors, and property. The successful candidate will demonstrate an effective working style that embodies the Zoo's Core Values.
Compensation : $16.00 per hour
Schedule: Hours/Days are variable, but successful candidates must be able to work at least one weekend day per week.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Proactively engages with customers, on foot, vehicle, or bicycle patrol, to address issues to quickly diffuse situations and minimize disruption.
Prevents loss and damage by reporting irregularities.
Discusses infractions or violations with customers, assesses appropriate actions, and escorts customers from premises if necessary.
Circulates among visitors, customers, and staff to preserve order and protect property while ensuring a positive customer experience, greets customers, answers directional questions and escorts customers with disabilities.
Abide by all direction, guidance, and coaching by the shift supervisor.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Equivalent combinations of training, education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the position will be considered.
Education & Experience:
Prior customer service or security experience preferred.
Current First Aid, CPR & AED certifications preferred, but not required.
Demonstration of excellent oral and written communications, interpersonal and customer service skills.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license with an insurable driving record.
Working Conditions/Other Requirements: Employment is contingent upon passing a drug & nicotine screen and background investigation. Physically demanding working conditions are inherent in this job while performing the duties of the job. The incumbent is regularly required to stand, walk, drive a patrol vehicle, ride a bicycle, and/or utilize manual dexterity to use computer mouse and keyboard and other office equipment on occasion. The incumbent may be exposed to outside weather conditions for several hours per shift and must be able to lift/move/carry up to 75 pounds without assistance. Employment is considered part-time/variable hours. Variable hours are not to exceed an annual average of 30 hours per week. Hours are based on the season and zoo attendance but are flexible.
To apply for this position: Please include a resume/work history with your online application.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, with the intent of filling the position as soon as possible with the best candidate.