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

Coast Community College District; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Graveyard shift differential

Job summary

Orange Coast College is seeking a dedicated Campus Safety Officer to maintain a secure, welcoming environment for a diverse campus community in Costa Mesa. The role involves patrolling multiple buildings and campuses, securing doors, monitoring cameras, enforcing policies, and providing safety escorts while delivering high-quality student and staff support.

The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma, two years of security experience, and training in security and de-escalation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent, 21+ years old.
• Two years of security/surveillance experience.
• Successful training in security, safety, and behavior intervention.

Responsibilities

• Proactively monitors campus activity to ensure safety and security.
• Provides information and assistance to students, staff, and visitors while engaging with the campus community.
• Enforces campus policies, rules, and parking regulations; issues citations as needed.
• Responds to medical emergencies and documents incidents with detailed reports.
• Coordinates with district and local law enforcement as required for investigations.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

De-escalation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

(ON-CAMPUS - in-person position)

IN-HOUSE ONLY:

This position is open to internal permanent and temporary Coast Community College District (CCCD) employees to apply. External candidates are noteligible to apply. If you are not a current active employee with CCCD, please do not apply at this time.

Orange Coast College (OCC) is seeking equity-minded individuals for a classified employee role as aPublic Safety Officerunder the Administrative Services Wing, as part of the Public Safety Department.

THE COLLEGE -About Orange Coast College

Orange Coast College's 164-acre campus is located in Costa Mesa, just minutes from Southern California's beautiful beaches, with its main campus in Costa Mesa and a campus in Newport Beach (Waterfront Campus). Orange Coast College (OCC) was founded in 1947 with the mission to serve the educational needs of a diverse local and global community. The College empowers students to achieve their goals by providing high-quality, culturally responsive, and innovative programs and services through pathways leading to degrees, transfers, certificates, foundational skills, workforce development, and lifelong learning. The College promotes student development, learning, and equitable outcomes by fostering a respectful, inclusive, caring, and participatory campus climate of student engagement and academic inquiry. Ideal candidates for this position will share OCC’s dedication to transforming lives through education, with a strong commitment to serving a diverse and vibrant student population. We currently enroll 18,121 students, the majority of whom are from racially minoritized populations: 39% of OCC's students are Latinx, 2% are African-American, 23% are Asian, less than 1% are Native American, 28% are White, and 6% are multiracial. As a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an eligibility designation as an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), Orange Coast College reflects the dynamic diversity in the region.

Orange Coast College (OCC) engages in a wide range of collaborative efforts to foster a culture of educational excellence and inclusivity. With a commitment to providing high-quality academic programs and student-centered support services, OCC creates an environment where all students can thrive. As a diverse and globally-minded institution, the college takes pride in initiatives that empower student communities by promoting cultural synergy across departments, including the Office of Student Equity, the Global Engagement Center, and the Multicultural Center.

OCC is a recognized leader in preparing students for transfer to four-year institutions and holds the prestigious designations of both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American, Native American, and Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI). The college also boasts state-of-the-art facilities and is the first community college in Southern California to offer on-campus residential housing with over 300 apartment units, further enhancing the student experience.

Orange Coast College Employee-Student Demographic Information

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THE DEPARTMENT:Campus Public Safety
Orange Coast College is seeking a dedicated Campus Safety Officer to maintain a secure, welcoming, and inclusive environment for our diverse community of over 20,000 students, staff, and residential residents. In this high-visibility role, the ideal candidate will conduct routine patrols of multi-building complexes, the Harbour Apartments, The Waterfront Campus, and outdoor common areas by foot or vehicle to deter unauthorized activity. Daily responsibilities include securing facility doors, monitoring security cameras, enforcing campus regulations, parking enforcement, providing safety escorts, and responding promptly to medical emergencies. Officers are also expected to write detailed, accurate incident reports to document daily activities and safety concerns.

The ideal candidate must possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a heavy emphasis on proactive community engagement and relationship building. Because this position requires handling sensitive and high-pressure situations, the successful candidate must demonstrate proven de-escalation and conflict resolution skills to resolve issues calmly, safely, and professionally. If you are a community-minded safety professional dedicated to protecting a vibrant academic environment, we encourage you to apply for this vital campus role.

ABOUT THE DISTRICT

The Coast Community College District is a multi-college district that includesCoastline Community College,Golden West College, andOrange Coast College. The three colleges offer programs in transfer, general education, occupational/technical education, community services, and student support services. Coastline, Golden West, and Orange Coast colleges enroll more than 60,000 students each year in more than 300 degree and certificate programs. Since its founding in 1947, the Coast Community College District has enjoyed a reputation as one of the leading community college districts in the United States. The Coast Community College District values diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and anti-racism by creating a culture of inclusive excellence that uplifts employees and students through an environment that is equitable, diverse, inclusive, and accessible.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY & IMPACT

The Coast Community College District (Orange Coast College, Golden West College, and Coastline) continues to strengthen our efforts around diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and anti-racism. Orange Coast College is focused on creating a culture of inclusive excellence by uplifting employees and students through an environment that is equitable, diverse, inclusive, and accessible. We have a strong focus and importance on building an inclusive culture and atmosphere of belonging.

• Orange Coast College - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Page

• Vision, Mission, Values, and Governance

• Educational Master Plan (2021-2027)

Ideal candidates for this position will share OCC's commitment to transforming lives through education, with a strong commitment to serving a diverse and vibrant student and employee population.

Summary
Performs proactive security, intervention, law enforcement, and public information duties that provide a safe environment for students, staff, and the public while on District or campus properties. Protects students and property by carrying out proactive programs and public safety processes, enforcing Education Code and District policies, rules, procedures, and protocols.

Distinguishing Career Features
The Public Safety Officer is the first of a two-level career ladder for college campus and event safety, student engagement, and security. Incumbents are fully competent to perform all of the duties of the position and have received supplemental training to provide service. Advancement to Senior Public Safety Officer requires at least two years of experience as a Public Safety Officer, advanced training and certifications, and the ability to work with students in peer-level mediation, direct student activities, and attend formal proceedings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties may vary among departments, divisions and jobs. Incumbents typically perform a
substantial portion or all of the following types of duties, as assigned:

• Proactively monitors campus activity to ensure the safety and security of students, staff, and authorized visitors before, during, and after normal business hours. Maintains a high level of positive and professional visibility.
• Enhances day-to-day customer relations by providing information and assistance to students, staff, and visitors in a way that establishes and maintains rapport with the student community.
• Conveys college policy, rules, and expectations for student conduct. Answers questions from students regarding policies, procedures, and the role of the department.
• Anticipates and intervenes in potential and actual incidents where students and/or property may be at risk of harm or damage.
• Protects campus property and facilities by making inspections. Checks buildings for physical safety and security. Inspects, monitors, and ensures accessible usage of the security of doors, windows and gates, emergency phones, fire extinguishers, and AED inspections. Addresses unusual or suspicious activity.
• Responds to complaints, incidents, and hazardous situations. Conducts investigations of reported injuries and accidents. Responds to incidents putting students, staff, and the general public at risk or harm. Interviews victims, complainants, and witnesses.
• Provides security at District and campus functions as required. Opens and closes buildings and rooms for meetings. Directs traffic and controls parking and safe movement of vehicles in parking areas.
• Detects and reports fire hazards. Responds to fire and burglar alarms. May be expected to extinguish small blazes while calling in and reporting fires to the local Fire Department using established emergency communications protocols.
• Contacts and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses.
• May work with staff in developing and implementing student activities and programs designed to reduce risk and enhance students’ sense of safety. 11. Enforce campus parking regulations and the issuance of parking citations
• Performs other related duties as assigned that support the objective of the position.
• Required to abide by all District policies and procedures, including Board Policy 3050 – Code of Professional Ethics.

Knowledge and Skills

• The position requires a working knowledge of the methods, practices, and procedures of effective security and safety enforcement.
• Requires knowledge of the pertinent education codes, District policies, laws, ordinances, and Motor Vehicle Code related to the area of responsibility.
• Requires working knowledge of positive behavior intervention strategies, feedback, and support.
• Requires knowledge of techniques for identifying weapons, drugs, impaired abilities, and other unauthorized apparatus or behavior.
• Requires a basic procedural understanding of law enforcement and procedures and best practices connected with apprehension and custody of persons committing infractions.
• Requires understanding of and skill at applying basic interviewing techniques, vehicle operations and safe driving practices, standard broadcasting procedures using a handheld radio system, and crowd, vehicle, and pedestrian control.
• Requires sufficient math skills to record distances, numbers, and times.
• Requires sufficient writing skills to prepare incident reports.
• Requires sufficient human relations skills to resolve conflicts and confrontations, affect behavior of others, advise students in positive behaviors and problem solving, and convey a positive image of the District and campus.

Abilities

• Requires the ability to perform all of the essential duties and functions of the position.
• Requires the ability to learn, interpret, and apply relevant Education Codes and District policies, rules, procedures, and protocols.
• Requires the ability to utilize the authorized resources and equipment of the position in a safe and responsible manner.
• Requires the ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine and take proactive and professional action.
• Requires the ability to use appropriate physical defense and suppression measures to protect self or others in the most adverse of situations.
• Requires the ability to meet standards of physical stature, endurance, and agility established by the District.
• Must be able to maintain two-way radio communication with campus administration and local police.
• Requires the ability to administer first aid in injury and emergency situations.
• Requires the ability to communicate positively with students in a multi-ethnic and demographic setting and to interact both formally and informally with District staff, outside agency personnel, parents, and the public.

Physical Abilities

• The general physical demands, working conditions, and essential job functions associated with this classification will be kept on file with the Office of Human Resources.
• Essential functions will vary by position.
• As defined by Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”), the District shall engage in a timely, good-faith interactive process with employees or employment applicants who are requesting or are in need of reasonable accommodations and provide reasonable accommodations for employees or employment applicants who, because of their disability, are limited in or unable to perform one or more of the essential functions of their job in accordance with applicable state and federal law.

Education and Experience

• The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent, 21 years of age, and two years of security/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.
  • Experience in campus safety and/or law enforcement is preferred.
• Or, any combination of education and experience which would provide the required equivalent qualifications for the position.

AND

• Evidence of demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, geographic, gender, gender identity, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. (California Code of Regulations Title 553022; Education Code Section 87360; Coast Community College District EEO Plan)

Licenses and Certificates

• Requires a valid California Driver's License.
• Requires current First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications within a reasonable time after employment.
• Completion of 24-hour SB1626 or 40-hour 832 PC class.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed indoors and outdoors where safety and health considerations exist from temperature extremes, physical effort, and at-risk incidents.

• Notice regarding required investigative consumer report: The investigation will involve a review of address history, civil and criminal records, financial history, real estate records, professional licenses, social media, and online presence.

(ON-CAMPUS - in-person position) This is a temporary, special-funded, full-time classified staff, 40-hour-per-week, 12-month-per-year position. The District reserves the right to extend, modify, or eliminate this position based upon available funds. The normal hours of work will be Monday through Friday, 11:00 pm to 7:00 am, with the flexibility to occasionally work evening hours, when necessary, to meet the needs of the department. The effective date of employment will be arranged with the supervisor. The District provides medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and eligible dependents, and life insurance for the employee. (Salary Schedule: EE-113) + graveyard shift differential 7.5%

• To be eligible for employment, you must possess authorization to work in the United States. The District does not sponsor visas or take over any established visa sponsorship.

• Job offers are conditional and are contingent upon the successful completion of a satisfactory comprehensive background check (including Live Scan fingerprinting), satisfactory references, and approval or ratification by the District's Board of Trustees or the Chancellor.
• Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
• 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 Coast Community College District policies, procedures, and Title IX. (Reference: BP/AP 5910)
• The Coast Community College District celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the District's strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Pay Philosophy:

Through policies, practices, and other benefit programs, Coast Community College District delivers a fair and equitable total compensation program that promotes equal employment opportunity, inclusion, and workforce vitality. In general, it is the policy of the District to place new employees at the first step of the salary grade. All movement on the salary schedule will occur on July 1 of each year for employees.

TheSELECTED CANDIDATEis required to complete the following before employment:

• Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment).

• Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the candidate’s expense. (Clearance must be received before the first day of employment)

• Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

• Participate in a new hire onboarding appointment with an Employment Services Representative.

Application Requirements:

A complete application includes:

*Documents not requested in the job announcement will not be considered*

• A complete Coast Community CollegeDistrict Online Employment Application.

• Responses toSupplemental Questions(please provide clear and detailed responses, as they will be carefully evaluated to determine the most qualified candidate(s) to be invited for an interview; please do not paste your resume, put "see resume" or "N/A", or leave blank).

• ACover Letterhighlighting your experiences relevant to this position and addressing the minimum and essential qualifications, including your evidence of demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, geographic, gender, gender identity, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. (PDF recommended and not to exceed 3 pages).

• ACurrent Resumeof professional experience and educational background. (PDF recommended).

The deadline to apply isNovember 4, 2026, by 11:59 pm.Incomplete applications and application materials submitted by U.S. mail will not be considered. You may seek in-person assistance with the online application by making an appointment with Human Resources. All applications must be submitted online before the deadline to be considered.

Apply online athttp://www.cccd.edu/employment

Reasonable Accommodations

Individuals who need reasonable accommodations in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office for assistance or [e-mail].

Selection Procedure

• All online applications received by the application deadline will be screened to determine which applicants meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement. Please note: Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure an interview.

• Applicants wishing to apply for more than one position must submit separate application materials for each desired position.

• Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and who are also deemed to possess the highest committee evaluation will be invited to an interview.

• If any travel is required for an applicant to participate in person during the interview process, this will be done soat the candidate's own expense.

• During the interview, candidates may be asked to conduct a short oral demonstration/presentation on a previously announced topic as well as participate in a writing exercise or a hands-on practical.

• Consideration will also be given to factors in addition to education and experience, including but not limited to professional development, ability to work with others, and commitment to meet student needs.

• The search committee will rate the candidate's responses to the interview questions, the demonstration/presentation, and the applicable writing exercises and/or hands-on practicals. Based on this rating, several candidates will be recommended to move forward and will be invited for a second-level interview.

• The hiring manager will conduct reference checks on the final candidate. The district reserves the right to contact the current or most recent employer and to investigate past employment records of applicants selected for interviews.

• The campus President will make the final recommendation for employment to the Board of Trustees.

• The start date will be determined based on the needs of the campus and the conditions of employment as posted in the job announcement/recruitment.

• Applicants who are eliminated from consideration will be notified by email. All applicants are requested to provide an email address in their online application. Candidates should not expect official notification of the status of their candidacy until the Board of Trustees has acted upon the College's recommendation for employment.

• The District reserves the right to extend the deadline, re-advertise the position, or delay filling this position based on the needs of the District and the student population we serve.

Employment Information

• To be considered in the initial committee review, all materials requested in this vacancy notice must be received no later than the filing deadline. Submission of all application materials is the responsibility of the applicant. Applicants wishing to apply for more than one position must submit separate application materials for each desired position.

• Applicants who are eliminated from consideration will be notified by email. All applicants are requested to provide an email address in their online application. Candidates should not expect official notification of the status of their candidacy until the Board of Trustees has acted upon the College’s recommendation for employment.

• The District reserves the right to contact the current or most recent employer and to investigate past employment records of applicants selected for interviews. The District reserves the right to extend the deadline, re-advertise the position, or delay filling this position based on the needs of the District and the student population we serve. The College does not return materials submitted in the application for a position.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Coast Community College District is committed to employing qualified administrators/managers, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student learning and success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. We are committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and equal consideration for all qualified candidates. The District does not discriminate unlawfully in providing educational or employment opportunities to any person on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

TITLE IX NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

The2026 Coast Community College District Annual Security and Fire SafetyReportprovides the crime statistics for calendar years 2023, 2024, and 2025, which were submitted to the U.S. Department of Education as required under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. A hard copy can be obtained from one of the Campus Safety Offices. Please contact any of the Campus Safety Offices for any questions.

Title IX & Sex Discrimination