Public Safety Officer

Salary: $26.37 – $32.97 Hourly
Job Type: Full-Time
Job
Number: 2025-05541
Closing: 2/25/2026
Location: Multi-Campus, WI
Division: Office of General
Counsel

Description

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsin’s largest and most diverse technical
college, offering 170+ high-quality programs that connect students to a career in as little as one to two years. The college also offers a
less expensive path to a four-year degree. MATC is transforming lives, industry and our community by preparing students today for the
careers of tomorrow. Together, we are meeting the needs of the community we shared and committed to eliminating equity gaps in higher
education for both students and employees. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who shares the same passion in serving
this purpose. Learn more about MATC at www.matc.edu.

Characteristic Duties and
Responsibilities

• Patrolling to Maintain Public Safety: Monitors campus-wide safety, investigates
  disturbances, fire hazards, suspicious persons, hazardous conditions, trespassers, and other incidents occurring on campuses; assists in the
  investigation of incidents; and provides emergency aid. Operates and monitors computerized Fire and Security Systems and Closed Circuit
  Television Systems.
• District Crime Prevention: Patrols and maintains watch over buildings and grounds, checks doors
  and windows; conducts classroom refrigerator and freezer checks each shift for normal operating ranges; and reports accidents or defective
  conditions on foot and in, vehicle or fixed location. Provides the removal of locks and locker contents as part of locker
  searches.
• Parking Enforcement: Patrols parking areas to enforce parking regulations and writes citations and
  warnings as needed.
• Administrative Reporting: Writes accurate and complete incident reports; summarizes and
  documents results of initial investigations and campus incidents; submits written and verbal reports to supervisors for review and
  determination if further action is required.
• Effective Communication: Receives and disseminates information by
  radio, telephone and computer and coordinates communications between officers and other agencies. Dispatches personnel to
  emergency/non-emergency requests. Also, provides assistance with shift operations by providing information to co-workers on items affecting
  their activities and assisting co-workers with problems encountered and making decisions in the field and assuming responsibility for those
  decisions.
• Security Escorts: Assists staff, students and visitors in all activities related to security functions
  including walking escorts for students, employees and personnel carrying valuable property or currency.
• Training and
  Preparation: Conducts campus-wide emergency drills such as Fire, Lockdown, and Severe Weather Drills. Provides Safety Puppet Skits
  for Daycare student district-wide.
• Collaborative Teamwork: Establishes, maintains, and enhances positive work
  relationships with students, staff, faculty, and outside agencies.
• Continuous Learning & Professional Development:
  Maintains current knowledge of best practices and standards in safety for higher education with an emphasis on community Colleges. Actively
  organizes and/or participates in applicable workgroups, trainings, workshops, seminars, committees and professional associations or
  conferences to promote continuous learning.
• Other duties: Performs other related duties within the scope of the
  position as required for the efficient operation of the division and to support institutional
  objectives.

Qualifications

Compliance with all state, federal, and accreditation standards/requirement, as
well as all MATC policies and procedures.

Required Education & Experience: Associate Degree in criminal justice (60
college credits) or related field and three (3) years of law enforcement/public safety experience (preferably some in a metropolitan
area).

Preferred Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Police Science or Criminal Justice or related field
and more than five (5) years of law enforcement/public safety experience (preferably some in a metropolitan area).

Required
License/Certification: CPR; First Aid; AED certification with 60 days of employment.

Preferred
License/Certification: Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board (LESB) certification as a Wisconsin Peace Officer or similar law
enforcement certification (must be attainable) highly desirable. Possesses or is eligible to possess a firearms permit from the State of
Wisconsin’s Department of Regulations and Licensing. Licensing is required within 90 days of employment.

Knowledge,
Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of current crime prevention methods and procedures.
• Proficiency in the use of
  standard law enforcement equipment.
• Training and skill in community policing practices.
• Ability to interpret and apply
  techniques, procedures and methods used in the operation of communications equipment.
• Ability to interpret and apply codes, policies
  and procedures.
• Effective application of Incident Command System and National Incident Management System to emergencies.
• Skilled in mediation and crisis intervention.
• Ability to remain calm and professional under stressful
  situations.
• Ability to perform basic math computations.
• Ability to communicate effectively through both oral and written
  means.
• Ability to establish, collaborate and maintain effective work relationships with peers, students, teachers, staff,
  representatives of outside agencies, educational institutions, and the general public.
• Ability to convey an image of professionalism
  and dedication in work related activities.
• Ability to work with culturally diverse student and employee
  populations.
• Proficiency in the use of computers and software specific to position, including spreadsheets and the
  Internet.
• Knowledge of Google and Microsoft products.
• Ability to work successfully with minimal
  supervision.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs., carry, and push up to 20 lbs. and
  ability pull up to 50 lbs.
• Sitting/Standing/Walking: 20% of time spent sitting, 40% of time standing, and 40% of time
  walking.
• Ability to climb stairs and a ladder and maintain balance.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, hear and
  speak.

Supplemental Information

Hours: This is a full-time, in-person position (40 hours),
2nd shift 3pm – 11pm. Scheduled off days are Tuesday and Wednesday.

Salary
Salary is listed to the midpoint of the salary range and are determined by years of experience credit and internal salary
equity.

Application Materials & Requirements: Applicants (both internal and external)
must complete the employment application in its entirety for consideration.

A complete application entails providing thorough
details, including personal information, educational background, and comprehensive work experience. This should include specific job
positions held, duties performed, dates of employment, and any relevant licenses or certifications. Additionally, candidates may be required
to attach copies of licenses, transcripts or certifications. It’s crucial to ensure all aspects of the application are thoroughly completed.
Please include a resume.

EEO
Milwaukee Area Technical College will
not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission on the basis of race, color, national
origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, disability,
age, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, union affiliation, arrest and conviction record, or any other protected
category under applicable local, state or federal law.

Milwaukee Area Technical College is an Equal Opportunity/Access
Educator/Employer operating under an Affirmative Action Plan. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with
disabilities. If you have a disability and need special accommodation for the application process, please contact our office at 414-297-6529
(Wisconsin Relay

System: 711) or email jobs@matc.edu. Women, veterans, and minorities are
encouraged to apply.

To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/matc/jobs/5179567/public-safety-officer
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