Campus Safety Officer (2026)

Santa Monica College•Santa Monica, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, Campus Safety Officers will assist sworn Police Officers with maintaining the safety and security of students, staff, visitors, and personal and District property on assigned campuses; and provide a uniformed patrol presence on District properties, including all building and grounds areas. Current vacancies are scheduled to work variable hours, and will receive a corresponding 5% pay differential in addition to the stated salary. Campus Safety Officers are regularly required to work outdoors, and are subject to changing weather conditions. Extended sitting, walking, and/or standing at an assigned post is required. Patrolling on a bicycle is required, along with ascending and descending up to four flights of stairs. Employees will be frequently required to lift and/or move equipment weighing up to 30 pounds. Campus Safety Officers are often exposed to dissatisfied or abusive individuals. All candidates must have authorization to work in the United States; the District does not have the ability to provide sponsorship. The posted salary for this role does not reflect the one unpaid furlough day per month that will take effect on July 1, 2026. The District will continue to offer fully paid health, dental and vision benefits for employees and their eligible dependents.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent.
One year of previous work experience performing security responsibilities is desirable.
A valid driver’s license.
Must successfully complete a thorough background investigation in accordance with District Standards.
Meet the District medical standards.
Authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a security guard or active military personnel.
Impeccable observational skills and the ability to recall detailed information under pressure.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to understand and interpret maps and directions.
Exercise sound decision making and safely perform the duties of the position.
A strong customer service orientation and an interest in meeting the needs of stakeholders.
A high level of integrity and ethics.
Community Emergency Response Team Certification (CERT) is desirable.

Responsibilities

Provides a uniformed presence on District properties, including areas such as campus bus stops, buildings, and campus grounds; patrols assigned areas using a motor vehicle, bicycle or on foot.
Provides non-emergency crowd control support at fixed posts on District property for sporting and other special events.
Writes crime or incident reports for lost and found property, minor vandalism, and other incidents that do not require the services of a sworn officer, prosecution, or case filing with a City Attorney or District Attorney’s office.
Assists police officers as needed in responding to emergency calls.
Explains District policies to students, staff, and members of the public regarding smoking, riding bicycles, and other safety issues; seeks voluntary cooperation, but notifies sworn staff of non-compliance and/or habitual violators.
Controls access to buildings, rooms and parking lots/structures; secures District equipment as directed.
Fingerprints new employees and student workers using Live Scan equipment in order to initiate the process for checking conviction records.
Checks security and safety of buildings, identifies and reports hazards and safety violations as needed.
Assists police personnel at crime scenes and command posts as directed by sworn personnel.
Operates a two-way hand-held or vehicle radio.
Assists parking enforcement officers directing traffic as needed enforcing state law and municipal codes regarding parking and by issuing parking citations; impounds vehicles or installs immobilization boots on vehicles and completes impound reports as required.
Performs other related duties as requested or assigned.

Benefits

Fully paid health, dental and vision benefits for employees and their eligible dependents.
18 paid holidays
12 paid vacation days
12 paid sick days
Fully paid medical, dental, and vision-care coverage (including eligible dependents)
Free mental health support through the Employee Assistance Service for Education (EASE) program.
Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CALPERS)
5% increase in base pay for every 5 years worked with SMC, up to 40 years of service (On hold for Fiscal Year 2026-2027).
Waived tuition fees for classes taken at Santa Monica College.
Reimbursement for related classes, conferences or workshops to empower your professional development.
Free Big Blue Bus access and monthly incentives for eligible employees through the Sustainable Transportation Incentive Program
CSEA, Chapter 36 Union Membership Option