Overview and Responsibilities:

ALMOST 7 WEEKS OF PAID TIME OFF ANNUALLY! Plus: sick leave, Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), tuition reimbursement, health insurance with employer HSA contribution, dental and vision insurance, and more! See benefits summary below.


Looking for personal fulfillment in your work? Check out this opportunity to make an impact in a community with an excellent quality of life. This unique position makes a difference in the lives of others and is a member of a team that is committed to the values of our students and our employees. Your talents and expertise will contribute to the mission of the college to help learners achieve their dreams. Working with a collaborative team of experts in beautiful west central Wisconsin, you will enjoy rewarding work and life quality.


Under the direction of the Public Safety Manager, the Public Safety Systems Specialist serves as the in-house resource for security related topics at the College and develops creative solutions to complex problems. This position performs a variety of technical and professional responsibilities and assists with the College\xe2\x80\x99s safety and security efforts including loss prevention strategies, response to emergency situations, investigations, and security camera and door access systems development, maintenance, and operations. The Public Safety Systems Specialist interacts with all staff, students, local law enforcement agencies, fire departments, and appropriate companies/agencies on matters related to campus safety and security.


Responsibilities:

• Represent the College and coordinate all aspects of public safety systems and processes.
• Develop, maintain, and administer College safety and security policies and procedures.
• Operate the building security systems and serve as the point of contact for emergency response information.
• Investigate violations of law and/or College policy/procedure and summarize results of investigations. Submit written and verbal reports to the Public Safety Manager for review and determination if further action is required.
• Take leadership in the resolution of disturbances, incidents, fire hazards, suspicious persons, hazardous conditions, and other conditions which may compromise campus safety and security.
• Coordinate Clery Act compliance and work with the Title IX Coordinator with the college goals. Develop and maintain an Annual Security Report and provide training to the Campus Security Authorities (CSAs).
• Monitor campus crimes and provide relevant information to campus administration; provide timely information needed for the filing of crime statistics ensuring that required data is complete and accurate.
• Patrol parking lots and College property; enforce parking regulations/ticketing and traffic control.
• Support Public Safety office administrative functions.
• Take photo ID pictures and issue access identification cards for the College.
• Provide direction to student officers and other College staff as necessary.
• Plan and coordinate security services in support of College sponsored events.
• Coordinate security and parking issues with UW-Eau Claire, local law enforcement, and outside user groups.
• Conduct proactive patrol, camera surveillance, and community policing procedures across all College locations and respond to all emergency and non-emergency incidents as needed.
• Conduct safety and security inspections of the College facilities to detect existing or potential problems and recommend corrective or preventative measures as necessary.
• Administer special security projects and track progress of ongoing projects across the College.
• Maintain and administer Public Safety\xe2\x80\x99s records management system (Omnigo), key tracking systems (LockViewer and KeySystems), among other technical security systems.
• Maintain accurate College key inventory, distribute and collect keys, and process key requests.
• As a member of the Emergency Response Team, provide safety and security leadership and technical support to events, drills and development of procedures.
• Conduct safety and security training sessions as needed.
• Provide technical support to Threat Assessment Team (TAT) efforts as needed.
• Respond to call ins in the event of emergencies as able.
• Participate on appropriate College teams and contribute to accomplishing the goals and objectives of the team(s).

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must possess and maintain advanced working knowledge of security systems, access control systems, fire alarm systems, radios, and other security-related technologies and continuously review and apply best practices.
• Ability to be creative in developing solutions to complex problems and to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and to provide instruction on personal safety and security issues.
• Knowledge of current security regulations and student code of conduct policy/procedure commonly associated with public post-secondary educational facilities.
• Knowledge of verbal and non-verbal tactics to safely de-escalate emotional persons.
• Ability to use judgment, discretion, and decision-making skills in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues; maintain a high level of confidentiality with all records.
• Demonstrated ability to assess and act prudently and quickly in crisis situations and deal with responses to emergencies.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as the ability to work independently toward department goals.
• Ability to model integrity through self-awareness, personal accountability, ethical behavior, quality standards, and sustainable practices.
• Ability to think critically by applying problem solving practices, acquiring relevant information, using technology and other resources appropriately, and evaluating alternatives.
• Ability to communicate effectively by speaking and writing clearly, concisely, and professionally; practicing active listening; reading critically and adapting communication for audience.
• Ability to value diversity by recognizing personal biases, adapting to culturally diverse situations, and demonstrating a commitment to equity, inclusion, and respectful interactions with persons of diverse ethnic, cultural, social-economic, or educational backgrounds.
• Intermediate knowledge of and skills with technology including software programs for communication, data collection, and decision making including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel to all CVTC campuses as needed to fulfill job responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Criminal Justice, Information Technology, Computer Science or related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience in law enforcement/public safety or security systems management.

In evaluating candidates for this position, the College may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform duties of position.

The College is seeking to attract diverse instructors and staff who can inspire our increasingly diverse student population. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we seek applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits of diversity in a higher education community. Consideration will be given to equity-minded individuals committed to collaborating with faculty, staff, administration, students, and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps.
Benefits Summary:
2023 annual benefits include:

• 3 \xe2\x80\x93 4 weeks of paid vacation time based on years of service
• 10 paid holidays
• Paid winter break - varies each year based on academic calendar and, at a minimum, includes days between Christmas and New Year\xe2\x80\x99s holidays (some exceptions may apply for essential workers)
• 4 paid personal days
• 3 weeks (15 days) paid sick time annually for absences due to illness, injury, or doctor and dentist appointments of the employee, dependent children, spouse, or parents of the employee or spouse; cumulative to 135 days (1,080 hours)
• Paid bereavement time
• Tuition reimbursement up to $2,500 annually (eligibility requirements apply)
• Health insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents with attached Health Savings Account (HSA); CVTC contributes $3,400 annually for a family plan or $1,700 annually for a single pan to your HSA
• Wellness incentive of up to $600 for employees enrolled in CVTC\xe2\x80\x99s health insurance
• $2,500 cash-payment in lieu of CVTC health insurance coverage for employees who have credible coverage through another source
• Dental insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents
• Vision insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents
• Life and long-term disability insurance premiums paid by CVTC
• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), CVTC matches 6.8%, vested at 5 years of credible service
• 403(b) tax deferred annuity program
• 457(b) deferred compensation plan
• Section 125 flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development
• Access to expansive collection of college and public library resources for personal and professional use
• Free or low-cost services offered by CVTC program students, such as computer repair, automotive repair, auto collision and refinishing repair, Shear Inspiration Salon and Spa, and 620 West restaurant and culinary pop ups

Benefits begin on the first date of employment (i.e., there is no waiting period), with the exception of tuition reimbursement.



CVTC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the college\'s non-discrimination policies: Vice President of Talent & Culture, 620 W. Clairemont Avenue, Eau Claire, WI 54701, 715-833-6334, WI Relay: 711