Kellogg Community College: Police Officer (part-time) Closing Date: November 13, 2023

The KCC police officer assists daily with operations and controls of public safety management at five separate campus locations, employing a blended force of four sworn officers and 12 contract security guards to ensure the safety and security of all students and staff of the College and those of the institutional tenants. They are responsible for enforcing all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances as well as developing, implementing, and enforcing institutional policies and procedures that ensure a safe, secure, and comfortable environment conducive to a quality educational experience. Also, the police officer is responsible for ensuring the timely reporting of all crimes, incidents, and injuries. They coordinate with local law enforcement entities for mutual aid support and exercises. They also serve as the institutional on-scene representative during critical incidents.

Kellogg Community College is located in Battle Creek, Michigan, a community of approximately 54,000 people. Leisure activities, natural resources and learning opportunities provide a foundation for residents. Located along the I-94 interstate, Battle Creek is within 30 minutes of Kalamazoo, 60 minutes of Lansing and Grand Rapids and within three hours of Detroit, Chicago and Indianapolis.

At Kellogg Community College, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where we foster respect for others and our differences, support cultural understanding, demonstrate ethical behavior and champion social justice. We will accomplish this by:

• Deepening our understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion through learning, engagement with others and personal reflection;
• Valuing the lived experiences and perspectives of others while nurturing and understanding the differences between us;
• Rejecting all forms of prejudice, discrimination and racism; and
• Advancing integrity, justice and civility among and between us.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Associate degree (AA, AS) or equivalent in Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Public Service Administration, or other related field, obtained from an accredited college or university.
2. Must be MCOLES-licensed or eligible for licensing.
3. Law enforcement or certified Public Safety Specialist.
4. Five to seven (5-7) years of law enforcement experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Proficient with Microsoft Office or other similar software suite.
2. Trained and certified in Title IX.

The work schedule for this position is 20 hours per week: Monday through Thursday, primarily 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with flexible or extended hours during peak times, as needed by the College or department.

To be considered, all required materials must be submitted no later than Monday, November 13, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. EST, and it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure all required materials are submitted by the closing date and time. Only online applications will be accepted, any paper applications will be rejected and returned to the applicant. As part of the interview process, applicants will be given a skills test. If you have questions regarding our online application process, please call 269 565-2074 or email hr@kellogg.edu.