Community Safety Officer (Nevada County Campus)

Sierra College • Grass Valley, CA

298d • $22

About The Position

Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff, and students and values the rich, diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. A strong candidate for this position must have the understanding and ability to successfully support individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities and sexual orientations, as well as individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups. Our District is committed to providing strategies for success and proactive student-centered practices and policies focused on eliminating equity gaps to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all. Under general supervision from assigned manager, performs duties related to the management, operation, activities, and services of the Community Safety Department; ensures the safety and security of the college community while adhering to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility; performs safety and security functions, including active patrolling, response to incidents, and participating in the daily activities and operations of the District's safety and parking operations at all District locations and events; and performs duties relating to maintaining safety, enforcing established rules and regulations, and supporting persons in need of help.

Requirements

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade or General Educational Development (GED).
• Two years of general safety and/or security experience preferably involving extensive public contact.
• Valid California Driver's License with acceptable driving record.
• Valid Guard Card.
• Appropriate School Security Guard Training and Certification (SB 1626).
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certification.
• Hazardous Materials Awareness Certificate.
• Community College specific POST training.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in modern policing from a California Community College.

Responsibilities

• Serves as an ambassador for department; receives radio and telephone calls; resolves complaints; provides materials, information, and promotes awareness about procedures for accessing Community Safety services and resources and District policies regarding security and safety.
• Prepares and proofreads documents and forms, including general correspondence, agendas, and memoranda from drafts, recordings, or verbal instructions; prepares accident, injury, criminal, incident, traffic, and reports.
• Responds to reports of parking violations and issues citations, as needed; enforces parking regulations and laws on District property.
• Conducts and assists in conducting investigations of violations of laws and District policies in a trauma-informed and equity-minded manner.
• Provides safety escorts for students, District staff, or the public, as requested.
• Responds to on-campus emergencies in role of First Responder; may provide basic first aid or CPR, as needed.
• Patrols campus to protect life and property; makes foot and vehicular or bicycle patrols of campus.
• Responds to alarms, emergency and non-emergency calls, and suspicious activities; evaluates situations, pursues suspects, makes citizen arrests, requests assistance, and/or takes appropriate action as necessary.
• Performs incident scene control and investigation in a trauma-informed and equitable manner.
• Provides onboarding support, general work training, guidance, supervision assistance, and directs activities of students or temporary employees.
• Checks parking and ticket dispensers and other equipment related to parking control; reports and corrects malfunctions and other deficiencies.
• Transports or escorts cash transfers and makes deliveries as related to safety and security, as needed.
• Develops and maintains effective and supportive professional relationships with District staff, students, peers, and the public.
• Provides safety and security functions, including, but not limited to, access control, monitoring, and assistance.
• Participates in campus-wide meetings and events to establish relationships and a rapport with the campus community.

Benefits

• Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS)
• 18 paid holidays (including extended time off during the winter break)
• 12 accrued paid vacation days per year (vacation accrual increases over time)
• Competitive package
• Flexible work schedules may be available
• Currently during summers, some employee groups participate in 4x10 schedules
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (in most cases)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED