Description
Company Description:
Middlesex Community College (MCC), established in 1970, provides access to affordable education
to prepare individuals for success and lifelong learning. We promote academic excellence, provide workforce development opportunities, and
empower all learners to become productive and socially responsible members of our local and global communities.
The College provides
a broad range of services that are essential to attract, reward, and retain talented faculty and staff. The MCC community promotes a work
environment where our employees feel supported and empowered to best serve our student population. We are proud to offer our classes on both
the Bedford and Lowell campuses, as well as a robust online course offering. MCC is committed to transforming lives as we educate,
challenge, and support all students as evident in our strategic
plan.
Job Description:
Title: Institutional Safety Officer III (ISO III)
Unit: AFSCME, Unit II, Grade 13
Department: Administration
Reports to:
Director of Safety and Campus Operations
Date: July 23, 2026
General Summary: The
Institutional Safety Officer III is a security professional responsible for helping to keep a peaceful and safe campus environment and is
considered essential personnel. This position is responsible for protecting individuals on campus property and maintaining the security of
campus buildings, facilities, parking lots, walkways, and grounds of the College. The incumbent at this position will supervise, conduct
training, and assign work to contracted security officers, in conjunction with Director of Safety & Campus Operations, of up to 6-15
contracted security personnel.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Act as first responder to all campus
emergencies, medical and criminal, that could potentially be hazardous and/or life threatening - Enforce campus policies and
procedures as may relate to safety and security concerns - Make regular inspection tours of the campus facilities noting unusual
occurrences - Watch for trespassers, fire, water leaks, or other circumstances which could lead to loss of or damage to property and
equipment - Unlock buildings as scheduled for events and ensure all windows and doors are locked as scheduled
- Observe and
report hazardous conditions to the Director of Safety and Campus Operations - Ensure inside and outside lights are turned on/off as
required and inform the Director of Safety and Campus Operations when any electrical or mechanical system is malfunctioning - Ensure
only authorized persons are admitted to the campus while on duty - Direct visitors and assist as necessary
- Monitor parking
lots and direct traffic and parking as necessary - Enforce campus traffic regulations including parking and speeding
- Enforce
campus policies including smoking, alcohol usage, and drug usage - Observe weather conditions on campus and report dangerous or
unusual weather-related activity to the Director of Safety and Campus Operations - Provide awareness education/information on an
informal basis to students and employees as needed/requested - May be required to perform incidental custodial and maintenance duties
as requested by facilities (such as turning off a water main) - Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Applicants must have at least (A) one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in law
enforcement, in a governmental police force or in work involving the protection or security of buildings, equipment or people as the major
duty, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below. - Substitutions: An Associate's or
higher degree with a major in police science, law enforcement or criminal justice may be substituted for the required
experience. - Customer service and personal communication skills
- Computer software used within department to include, but not
limited to, Microsoft Office, Excel, and Access skills - Strong written and oral communications and relational
skills - Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and members of the
public - Composing and writing reports, forms, and memos
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
- Monitor and train contracted security officers and campus safety officers hired through the criminal justice program
- Work
independently - Must be accessible for phone communication
- Able to mentally analyze situations, solve problems, and make
decisions under pressure in area of responsibility - Read and understand written instruction and communicate information and ideas in
clear and concise written form
Additional Information:
Salary Range: $51,251.46 is the
annual salary for an AFSCME, Unit II, Grade13 position at Step 1 (Salary rates effective 7/1/2026). Employees of Middlesex Community College
are considered employees of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and receive benefits, which include:
- High-quality and affordable
health insurance through the Commonwealth's Group Insurance Commission (GIC) - Competitive Dental and Vision Plans
- Flexible
Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance programs - Low-cost basic and optional life insurance
- Retirement Savings: State
Employees' Pension or Optional Retirement Program (ORP) and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan or 403(b). - 12 paid holidays per year
and competitive Sick, Vacation, and Personal Time - Tuition Benefits for employees and dependents at state colleges and
universities - Short-Term Disability and Extended Illness program participation options
- Professional Development and
Continuing Education opportunities - Cell Phone Bill Discounts with Verizon and T-Mobile Cell Phone Carriers
- Access to the
Commonwealth's Mass4You, employee assistance program - Free employee parking on Bedford and Lowell campuses
- Eligibility
towards Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Location: Lowell campus with occasional travel to Bedford as
needed
Hours: 40 hours per week, schedule to be determined upon hire
Expected Start Date:
August/September 2026
Application Deadline: August 13, 2026
Application
Instructions:
All applicants must apply online by submitting:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Names and contact
information for three (3) professional references
Pre-Employment Requirements:
The College will not
sponsor applicants for work visas.
All offers of employment at Middlesex Community College are contingent upon clear results of a
thorough background check. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates, as deemed necessary.
Middlesex Community
College only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through
mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you do not have access to a computer, please contact Human Resources at careers@middlesex.edu.
Middlesex Community College strives to make the
application and interview process accessible for all applicants but understands that applicants may still encounter barriers due to ability,
language, or technology. If we can make the process any more accessible for you, contact Human Resources at 781-280-3546 or careers@middlesex.edu.