Security Officer - Fond du Lac

Overview

Safety and service are at the heart of everything we do at Moraine Park Technical College. Our Security Officers play a vital role in creating a welcoming, secure environment where students, employees, and visitors can learn, work, and thrive. If you are committed to protecting others and serving your community with professionalism and integrity, Moraine Park offers a meaningful place to make an impact.

 

Moraine Park Technical College is seeking a Full-time Security Officer on the Fond du Lac campus. The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of related experience in security or emergency services. Security Officer's assist with MPTC’s security and safety efforts, which include loss prevention, student, employee, and public safety, investigations and parking enforcement.

 

Join us at Moraine Park Technical College, where we strive to make a positive difference in the lives of our students!

 

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, initial review of applicants will take place on May 29, 2026.

 

Responsibilities:

• Provide high visibility throughout the College to maintain the safety and security of the campus facilities. Promote and protect the welfare of the students, employees, and the general public. Interact with all employees, students, and appropriate agencies on security-related matters.
• Conduct preventative patrols to monitor behaviors and to provide a security presence. Utilize computer software to monitor camera surveillance systems, activate and provision security access cards.
• Log security and safety observations, information, occurrences, and activities daily and upon request of the supervisor.
• Enforce Moraine Park Technical College policies and procedures in regard to security and safety standards.
• Assist with the investigation of violations of college security and safety policies/procedures. Conduct on-site accident investigations as required.
• Assist with investigations that are in violation of state statutes and municipal ordinances that occur on MPTC property.
• Provide access to buildings, offices, and classrooms, as appropriate.
• Provide assistance to students, employees, and the general public, such as personal escorts and basic first aid.
• Provide required support to the MPTC’s crisis response program.
• Conduct required safety equipment inspections such as fire extinguishers, emergency eyewash/showers, automated external defibrillators, and first aid kits.

Experience & Qualifications(in addition to those listed in the summary above):

• Demonstrated ability to verbally defuse threatening situations.
• Knowledge of software applications, including Microsoft Office 365 (Office Suite, Teams, Share-Point, etc.).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate clearly and effectively with end users, colleagues, and management to provide a complete and timely explanation of issues and decisions to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently with little supervision and make sound decisions with minimal direction.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to prioritize special projects with routine assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers. Ability to collaborate and work effectively as part of a team.
• High degree of integrity and professionalism and a demonstrated ability to respect the confidentiality of information and demonstrate critical and systems thinking.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity.

Desired Qualifications:

• Associate degree in criminal justice, security or security management, or a related field.
• Experience investigating and writing detailed reports.
• Experience in electronic surveillance systems.

Hiring Range: $18.65-$20.87 (pending board approval)

Starting: August 17, 2026

Hours/Schedule/Travel: Academic: Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Summer (June/July): Monday - Thursday, 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Benefits information: Please click here for a summary of our benefits.