Job Details

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time
Salary: $32,760 Annually
Job Number: 202500061
Posted: October 8, 2025
Opening Date: October 7, 2025
Department: Business, Technology & Professional Studies
Category: Fire Science

About Mercer County Community College (MCCC)

Mercer County Community College (MCCC) is a publicly supported institution dedicated to providing open access and fostering student success. MCCC seeks to attract, retain, and support a diverse, skilled workforce, recognizing that its people are the college’s greatest resource.

Our college community values diversity and inclusivity while maintaining a true “community” atmosphere across both campuses:

• James Kerney Campus (JKC): Located in the capital city of Trenton, NJ

• West Windsor Campus: A spacious 292-acre suburban campus just six miles north of Trenton

MCCC offers employees a comprehensive benefits package, including credit-course tuition waivers for employees, spouses, and dependents — making higher education more accessible for families. Students can choose from 69 degree programs and 35 credit certificates, reflecting the college’s commitment to quality education and workforce development.

Position Summary

The Fire Academy Duty Officer plays a key role in maintaining the safety, security, and efficient operations of the Mercer County Fire Academy during assigned shifts.

This part-time position provides essential support to instructors, students, and visitors, ensuring a professional and organized learning environment within the Academy and training grounds.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Greet and assist visitors at the Fire Academy facility.

• Provide customer service to organizations and training groups utilizing the Academy.

• Answer telephone inquiries, take messages, and assist callers as needed.

• Support Fire Academy instructors with tasks such as AV equipment setup, distribution and collection of student evaluations, and other instructional needs.

• Inspect, return, and secure all classroom and training equipment after use.

• Lock and secure classrooms, facilities, and the training grounds at the end of activities.

• Perform apparatus and pump operator duties as required.

• Submit reports and make necessary notifications in accordance with Academy procedures.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• New Jersey Certified Firefighter I

• New Jersey HazMat Operations & Awareness Certification

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a firefighter or EMT

Preferred Qualifications

• New Jersey Certified EMT-B

• Health Care Provider CPR Certification

• Pump Operator experience

Core Competencies

• Adaptability: Effectively adjusting to changing work environments, processes, and cultures.

• Building Trust: Interacting with integrity to foster confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization.

• Customer Focus: Prioritizing customer needs and maintaining strong, professional relationships.

• Decision Making: Using data and sound judgment to identify problems, evaluate options, and implement appropriate solutions.

Additional Information

Mercer County Community College is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action. Discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, marital or familial status, disability, religion, political views, or military service is strictly prohibited.

New Jersey First Act

In accordance with the New Jersey First Act (effective September 1, 2011), newly hired employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year of employment unless exempted by law. Failure to comply may result in termination of employment.

Nondiscrimination Notice

In compliance with Title IX, Mercer County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any of its education programs, activities, or employment practices.

Title IX Coordinator:
Elizabeth Mizerek, MSN, RN, FN-CSA, CNE, CEN, CPEN, FAEN
Interim Title IX Coordinator
Mercer County Community College, Administrative Building, Office AD 251
Phone: (609) 570-3526
Email: mizereke@mccc.edu

For external complaints:
Office for Civil Rights – U.S. Department of Education
32 Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005-2500
Phone: (646) 428-3800
Email: OCR.NewYork@ed.gov
Web: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html