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Kentucky Community and Technical College System

Part-time Security Officer

Pay: $33,280/yr

Posted: 8 weeks ago

Location: Paducah, KY (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 10/2/2026

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What they do

A Security Officer provides security for property at hospitals, hotels, warehouses or office buildings. Monitors entrances and patrols buildings, watches for intruders or vandals; reports building maintenance problems; deals with customers or visitors that create a disturbance in the building.

$34,975 / year median in Kentucky

+4% projected growth

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Job Description

496677 Paducah Staff Part-time Closing at: Aug 3 2026 - 23:55 CDT West Kentucky Community & Technical College

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Title:

Part-time Security Officer Salary Range:

$16.00 per hour

Contract Term Length:

Not Applicable Standard Hours:

up to 24 hours per week

Work Location:

On-Site FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt College:

West Kentucky Community & Technical College Campus Location:

West Kentucky Community & Technical College Department:

Campus Operations Job Summary A campus security officer's primary purpose is to protect the well-being of students, faculty, staff, and visitors while safeguarding institutional property. They achieve this by patrolling the grounds, deterring crime, enforcing college regulations, and serving as the frontline response during emergencies.

Job Duties:

Performs periodic campus walk-through; inspects and observes campus facilities, secures rooms and buildings and notifies respective department of observed problems Responds to medical emergencies, provides assistance as training allows, and contacts EMS as needed Works with Director of Security to handle disruptions on campus, utilizing conflict resolution practices and contacts local police department as needed Provides individuals escort service between cars and worksite as requested Assists with campus crisis situations, with building evacuations, drills, etc as needed Monitors parking facilities, insuring only authorized vehicles park in restricted areas

Minimum Qualifications:

High School/GED, and one year related experience, or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

Security or law enforcement experience preferred but not required.

Additional Skills Requested:

Campus security officers need a blend of keen observational abilities, conflict resolution, and technical proficiency to maintain a safe educational environment. Key skills include crisis de-escalation, emergency response, and physical stamina, combined with strong communication and incident reporting capabilities. Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.