Who We Are

Located in the scenic Puget Sound area with nearby mountain ranges and Mount Rainier in the distance, Tacoma is surrounded by outdoor recreational opportunities such as hiking, boating and camping. Tacoma, Washington has been ranked as one of the most livable cities in the country, due to the increasing career opportunities, cultural diversity and community engagement, just to name a few.

Tacoma Community College (TCC) was built on the ancestral territory of Coast Salish peoples, specifically the Puyallup and Squaxin Island Tribes. The 1854 Medicine Creek Treaty forcibly removed them to Reservations to make way for colonizers; we recognize the privilege of utilizing this land has come at a great cost. We honor the resilience of the Puyallup and Squaxin Island people, who still live here, defend their rights, and contribute greatly to the well-being of our community. Our institution aims to increase partnerships and community ties with the local indigenous populations. Moreover, TCC stands in solidarity with Black Lives Matter and the Black community by further strengthening collaboration with the Black Student Union as well as community entities such as the Tacoma-Pierce County Black Collective, the Tacoma Urban League, and local black-owned businesses. In addition, we strongly support the Stop Asian Hate movement and have an active Asian Pacific Islander Student Club as well as an Asian and Pacific Islander Faculty and Staff Coalition. TCC is committed to developing more culturally responsive curricula by infusing and incorporating more educational content focused on the lives, experiences, and contributions of Native, Black, Asian, and other marginalized communities. We continually strive to become an anti-racist institution.

We are specifically focusing on improved support for traditionally marginalized populations, including Black/African- American, Indigenous, People of Color, Dreamers, justice-involved, immigrants and refugees, Veterans, people with disabilities, and the LGBTQ+ community. To this end, TCC seeks applicants who:

• Value intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching
• Welcome difference and model respectful interaction with others
• Recognize and honor the important role that diversity brings to an educational community
• Are committed to educating a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population
• Are committed to teaching in a community college setting
• Care deeply about student success
• Intentionally support and promote efforts related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Honor TCC’s mission promoting equitable access to educational opportunities
• Reflect the diversity of our community

Essential Functions

• Use exceptional customer service skills in all interactions with students, staff, faculty and visitors of the college.
• Patrol campus buildings, grounds and parking lots on foot, by bicycle or by vehicle to identify unauthorized use of buildings, equipment or facilities and/or criminal activity, atypical activities or other irregularities. Take appropriate action to correct on-campus situations that could reasonably be considered detrimental or harmful to persons or property.
• Investigate complaints of disturbance, accidents, infractions and criminal activity occurring on campus and undertake appropriate action or response.
• Lock and unlock campus facilities. Maintain lock and unlock schedule for the Security department. Activate and deactivate monitored intrusion detection systems.
• Write complex reports documenting actions and maintain accurate records.
• Respond to requests for first aid and support. Assess the situation and provide limited first aid support as authorized. Request support services such as ambulance, paramedics, fire, etc. Provide lifesaving care using an Automated Electronic Defibrillator.
• Issue citations for violations of campus parking and traffic regulations. Perform traffic control measures as required.
• Assist in providing emergency notifications to staff, faculty and students. Assist city, county, state or federal law enforcement personnel to extent possible within the limits of Campus Security Officers' authority and the law.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Participate in department training.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Two years full-time college education in police science or closely related field; -OR- two years full-time experience in police, security, military or campus security.
  
  • OR-
• Equivalent education/experience

• Successful completion of a criminal history background check.
• Possess a current, valid, unrestricted driver's license.
• Must possess a clean driving record with no major violations.
• Possess current CPR & First Aid Certification which includes training on the Automated Electronic Defibrillator or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to work in inclement weather.

• Excellent customer service skills; including building and maintaining internal/external customer satisfaction.
• An appreciation of diversity and the benefits of a commitment to cultural awareness and sensitivity in the workplace.
• Ability to be proactive, take initiative, and stay on task with little or no supervision.
• Ethics, integrity and sound judgement.
• Strong writing skills with the ability to accurately convey detailed and complex information.
• Possess computer competencies and ability to learn new systems with ease.
• Effective communication skills to present clear, timely, factual reports both orally and in writing.
• Effectively handling highly stressful or adverse situations, making good decisions, and working calmly and accurately to calm others.
• Move with sufficient physical fitness to perform all security functions (e.g., take cover quickly, pursue, detain, tackle and control a fleeing suspect, etc.).
• Physically control persons, including those resisting, by using appropriate and necessary force.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of standing/walking and running for extended periods of time outdoors and across a variety of terrain in inclement and/or hot weather. Must be capable of running and physically capable of defending self and others

Application Process

Application Material & Procedures
Complete application packages must include the following:

• Tacoma Community College online application.
• Resume & Cover Letter.