Community Services Officer

CSU; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Los Angeles is seeking a Community Services Officer (2 positions) within Public Safety. The role involves patrolling campus, handling security assignments, and supporting campus events and emergencies.

The officer is unarmed and must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays; a background check and safety training may be required. Applicants should have six months related experience, a valid California driver’s license, and strong writing and customer service

Qualifications

• Six months related experience with good writing abilities.
• Knowledge of and ability to learn public safety equipment and systems may be required.
• Must possess a valid California Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Patrol campus on foot, bike or vehicle.
• Perform security assignments and administrative tasks.
• Assist in logistics for campus events and emergencies.
• Manning posts in housing, library and at events; monitor for hazards and report conditions.

Skills

Writing abilities

Customer service

Public safety knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Job No: 562880; 10/04/2026

COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICER (2 POSITIONS)

Community Services Specialist I

Public Safety

Salary Range: $3,461 - $5,043/Monthly (Budgeted Hiring Salary: $3,747/Monthly)

Work Schedule: Full-Time, Hours variable-rotating, nights, weekends, and holidays; non-exempt classification.

The Community Service Officer is a civilian employee who supports police administration and field operations by performing a variety of assigned tasks. The Community Service Officer is an unarmed, public servant who assists by patrolling campus on foot, bike or vehicle, performs security assignments, administrative tasks, and related campus community service functions. The tasks include assisting in the physical logistics of campus special events and emergencies; manning static post in areas such as student housing, the library and special events; patrolling and protecting the campus community from hazards such as fire, theft, vandalism, trespassing and traffic control, reporting hazardous/dangerous conditions. Opening and securing campus facilities; coordinating and testing campus alarm systems; providing general information and service to the public and responding when appropriate to assist students. The nature of the duties may also require successful completion of a background check, physical and psychological exam and/or the ability to attend Police Officers Standards & Training (P.O.S.T.) programs related to public safety support and dispatch activities. Knowledge of and the ability to learn how to use the applicable public safety related equipment and systems are essential. The Community Service Officer work under the general supervision of the Administrative Lieutenant and/or a designated Police Sergeant.

Six months related experience with good writing abilities. Must possess a valid California Driver’s License. Knowledge of and/or the ability to learn how to use applicable public safety equipment and systems [example: Deactivation/Activation of security/alarm systems]; and possess excellent personal communication and customer service skills; ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with campus community; ability to use computer-based system programs; specifically, Microsoft Word and Excel. The incumbent must have a demonstrated interest and/or ability in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who may apply for the position. A task may be included as part of the interview process.

California State University, Los Angeles, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Review of applications will begin on October 18, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled; however, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received. A COMPLETED ON-LINE CAL STATE LA EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF A COMPLETED APPLICATION.

The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, California State University, Los Angeles is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion, disability, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex or sexual orientation, gender, or other personal characteristics or beliefs.

Candidates must demonstrate ability and/or interest in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. Certain positions require fingerprinting. The University actively encourages qualified minorities, women and persons with a disability to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does not cause an undue hardship. We are an Equal Opportunity/Title IX Employer.

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Advertised: Oct 04 2026 Pacific Daylight Time