IN-HOUSE ONLY: Public Safety Officer (graveyard shift)

Coast Community College District•Costa Mesa, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Orange Coast College is hiring an in-house-only Public Safety Officer for its Public Safety Department. This on-campus, in-person role performs proactive security, intervention, law enforcement, and public information duties to help provide a safe environment for students, staff, and the public on District and campus properties. The officer protects people and property through campus safety programs and processes, and enforces Education Code and District policies, rules, procedures, and protocols. The position is the first level in a two-level campus and event safety career ladder; incumbents are expected to be fully competent in the position's duties and receive supplemental training. The officer maintains a visible, professional presence and builds positive relationships with students, staff, and visitors. Duties include patrols and inspections, responding to incidents and emergencies, securing buildings, assisting the campus community, documenting activities, and supporting campus events. The work may involve indoor and outdoor settings, temperature extremes, physical effort, and at-risk incidents. This is a temporary, special-funded, full-time classified position scheduled for 40 hours per week, 12 months per year. Normal hours are Monday through Friday, 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with occasional evening work as needed. A 7.5% graveyard shift differential is provided. The District may extend, modify, or eliminate the position based on available funding. The effective date of employment will be arranged with the supervisor. The position is open only to current permanent and temporary Coast Community College District employees; external candidates are not eligible.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Two years of security or surveillance experience, supplemented by specialized, successful training in security, safety, and behavior intervention; additional higher education in public safety, jurisprudence, or a related field may substitute for experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also qualify.
Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, geographic, gender, gender identity, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
Valid California Driver’s License.
Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications within a reasonable time after employment.
Completion of a 24-hour SB1626 or 40-hour 832 PC class.
Working knowledge of effective security and safety enforcement methods and procedures; applicable Education Codes, District policies, laws, ordinances, and Motor Vehicle Code; positive behavior intervention; identification of weapons, drugs, impaired abilities, and unauthorized apparatus or behavior; and basic law-enforcement procedures and practices related to apprehension and custody.
Ability to apply basic interviewing techniques; operate vehicles safely; use a handheld radio and standard broadcasting procedures; and control crowds, vehicles, and pedestrians.
Sufficient math skills to record distances, numbers, and times, and writing skills to prepare incident reports.
Human-relations skills to resolve conflicts and confrontations, influence behavior, support students in positive behaviors and problem solving, and represent the District and campus positively.
Ability to perform the position’s essential duties; learn and apply relevant codes, policies, rules, procedures, and protocols; and use authorized resources and equipment safely and responsibly.
Ability to assess situations quickly and objectively, take proactive professional action, and use appropriate physical defense and suppression measures to protect oneself or others in adverse situations.
Ability to meet District standards for physical stature, endurance, and agility; maintain two-way radio communication with campus administration and local police; and administer first aid during injuries and emergencies.
Ability to communicate positively with students in a multi-ethnic and demographic setting and interact with District staff, outside agency personnel, parents, and the public.
Authorization to work in the United States; the District does not sponsor visas or assume existing visa sponsorship.
Successful completion of a comprehensive background check, including Live Scan fingerprinting, satisfactory references, and approval or ratification by the Board of Trustees or the Chancellor.
Regular attendance is an essential job function.
Selected candidate must provide a tuberculosis exam certificate for initial appointment, complete Live Scan fingerprinting at the candidate’s expense with clearance received before the first day of work, present original documents proving eligibility to work in the United States, and attend a new-hire onboarding appointment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in campus safety and/or law enforcement is preferred.
Additional higher education in public safety, jurisprudence, or a related field may substitute for the required experience.

Responsibilities

Proactively monitor campus activity to help ensure the safety and security of students, staff, and authorized visitors before, during, and after normal business hours.
Maintain a positive, professional, and visible presence, providing information and assistance and building rapport with the student community.
Explain college policies, rules, and expectations for student conduct, and answer questions about procedures and the department’s role.
Anticipate and intervene in potential or actual incidents where students or property may be at risk of harm or damage.
Inspect campus property and facilities, including buildings, doors, windows, gates, emergency phones, fire extinguishers, and AEDs, for safety and security.
Address unusual or suspicious activity and respond to complaints, incidents, hazardous situations, injuries, accidents, and other risks to the campus community.
Investigate reported injuries and accidents; interview victims, complainants, and witnesses.
Provide security at District and campus functions and open or close buildings and rooms for meetings.
Direct traffic and control parking and the safe movement of vehicles in parking areas; enforce campus parking regulations and issue citations.
Detect and report fire hazards; respond to fire and burglar alarms; when appropriate, extinguish small blazes while reporting fires to the local Fire Department through established emergency communications protocols.
Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies regarding offender apprehension and investigations.
May work with staff to develop and implement student activities and programs that reduce risk and enhance students’ sense of safety.
Perform other related duties as assigned and comply with District policies and procedures, including the Code of Professional Ethics.