Safety Technician/Security Officer

• Enforce college safety policies and respond to emergency situations and requests for security assistance
• Frequently and individually patrol buildings and parking areas to look for undesirable activity and display a security presence; lock and unlock doors as necessary
• Assist in planning and implementing safety programs for college employees, students, and visitors; advise employees and/or supervisors on requirements for complying with applicable safety codes, standards, and regulations
• Conduct and document emergency response plans, trainings, and drills; coordinate and communicate with community emergency response agencies, personnel, and college employees about fire and other emergency response activities
• Document all formal workplace safety inspections and follow up actions that relate to all facilities and equipment; work with custodial and maintenance staff and supervisors to ensure necessary corrective measures are taken in a timely manner
• Maintain records and write reports on accidents, work-related injuries and safety hazards; draft recommended college response to occupational injury and worker's compensation claims
• Inspect departmental safety records, SDS inventories, hazmat records, and other locally kept safety information for accuracy and completeness
• Conduct compliance inspections for parking lot usage; issue and track carpool passes for eligible individuals; track violations using computer software; provide management with information when towing is warranted
• As trained, conduct proper removal, disposal, and record-keeping for hazardous waste generated by college programs
• Cut and issue college keys from code or available copy; build cores for new locks; perform upkeep of software-based records system for key issuance
• Log lost and found items; maintain all security items; distribute found items back to rightful owners and track all returns; ensure proper disposal of unclaimed items
• Attend safety meetings and communicate with staff as needed to facilitate committee recommendations
• Other related duties as assigned

• Minimum high school education or equivalent required; bachelor's degree preferred Demonstrated experience in using Microsoft Office software applications required
• Previous experience in safety or security work preferred
• Possess valid Washington state drivers' license Valid 1st Aid/CPR/AED certification
• Ability to access all areas of the campus, respond to emergencies promptly, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to walk at least 10 miles per day or 50 miles per week 
• Due to the diversity of the college population, we encourage applicants who are multilingual

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and other insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under Public Employees Benefits Board, State Retirement Plan and a Deferred Compensation Plan; sick leave accrues upon employment and vacation accrues at 12 days (up to 23 days) per year. We also offer 13 paid holidays effective upon employment and 4 paid personal days after successful completion of the probation period. Full time, classified employees have access to bereavement leave, employee assistance program, free tuition, reduced childcare costs at our Early Learning Center, reduced Bus Fare, professional development opportunities and more! For further details on the benefits offered at LWTech, please visit:lwtech.edu/about/human-resources/benefits/

Required Online Application Materials 
• Online application
• Current resume
• Cover letter
• Responses to the supplemental questions included in the online application process

To be considered for a position you MUST submit a complete online application form, resume, cover letter, responses to the supplemental questions included in the online application process.

Conditions of Employment
• Official transcripts/certifications will be required upon employment
• Other conditions that may apply will be detailed upon the offer of employment
• Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background/reference checks

Physical Requirements
Ability to perform range of physical motions; lifting and carrying; standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, kneeling, squatting, and stooping; and traversing up and down stairs.

Disability Accommodation
LWTech follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants:
• Ability to operate office equipment
• Ability to read and verify data and prepare various materials
• Ability to exchange information on the phone or in person

Eligibility to Work
In compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire. LWTech does not currently sponsor HB-1 visas. Other conditions that may apply will be detailed upon the offer of employment.

Applicants considered for positions at the College may be required to submit to a background check as a condition of employment. Adverse information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability for the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity(EEO) Statement
Lake Washington Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Lake Washington Institute of Technology does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, disabled veteran status, marital status or Vietnam-era veteran status in is programs and activities. Questions regarding the College's Affirmative Action Policy may be directed to the Meena Park, Vice President of Human Resources, Affirmative Action Office/Title IX Coordinator, (425) 739-8212.

Jeanne Clery Statement:Notice of Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and as a part of the College’s commitment to safety and security on campus, Lake Washington Institute of Technology(LWTech) reports the mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics, and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. LWTech’s Annual Safety Report (ASR) is available online atwww.lwtech.edu/about/campus-safety/.