Public Safety Officer I

Kern Community College District; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 50,660 - 71,581; Full time

Job summary

Kern Community College District in Bakersfield, CA seeks a Public Safety Officer I to patrol the campus and protect students, staff, and property under supervision.

The role involves responding to emergencies, enforcing campus regulations, conducting investigations, and preparing routine reports. A valid California driver’s license and security credentials are required or obtainable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; police or security training desirable.
• Current Guard Card and valid California driver’s license.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Patrol campus buildings and grounds on foot and by vehicle; guard property against fire, theft, vandalism and illegal entry; enforce parking rules.
• Investigate unauthorized persons and respond to disturbances; observe and document details of occurrences; assist in arrests when necessary.
• Investigate unusual conditions; report equipment issues; take appropriate emergency action.
• Provide escort for faculty, staff and students as required.
• Report emergencies and submit incident reports; transport monies if requested.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Investigation basics

Crowd control

Record keeping

Vehicle operation

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

School Security Course certification

Guard Card

California driver’s license

CPR and First Aid certificates

Pre-employment physical

Pre-employment drug testing

Job description

Public Safety Officer I

Salary: $50,660.16 - $71,581.44 Annually39.5

Job Type: Classified

Job Number: FY25-2600430

Location: Bakersfield College -- Panorama Campus, CA

Department: College Safety

Basic Function

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, patrol and guard the college campus to assure the safety and protection of persons, buildings, grounds, equipment and other property of the District.

Representative Duties

• Patrol campus buildings and grounds on foot and by vehicle; guard property against fire, theft, vandalism and illegal entry; insure safety of parked vehicles; enforce parking rules and regulations; issue parking citations; inspect and check security of doors, windows and gates; turn lights on and/or off; secure chains in driveways.
• Investigate and report presence of unauthorized persons on grounds or in buildings; deal with disturbances according to department policy; observe and document details of occurrences; assist in the arrest of violators when necessary.
• Investigate unusual or potentially dangerous conditions; report detected leaks or malfunctions of electric, plumbing, heating or other equipment; notify appropriate persons regarding impaired equipment; take appropriate emergency action.
• Provide escort for faculty, staff and students as required.
• Report emergency medical situations, including illnesses, shock, seizures and bleeding; summon appropriate emergency medical personnel.
• Submit routine reports of activities, including, but not limited to, incident and accident reports; issue parking citations and warnings; assist security officers as necessary.
• Transport monies as requested.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and one year of experience in a security setting. Additional specialized training in police science, public administration or a related field is desirable.

• Proof of completion of School Security Course certification.
• Possession of current Guard Card.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid CPR and First Aid certificates.
• Satisfactory completion of pre-employment physical assessment.
• Satisfactory completion of pre-employment drug testing.

Knowledge & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE OF

• Principles and procedures of investigation, arrest, search and seizure.
• Procedures of crowd control and emergency response.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping and report preparation.

ABILITY TO

• Learn and apply pertinent provisions of the State Penal Code, Vehicle Code and Education Code.
• Operate a patrol vehicle and patrol equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Conduct an investigation according to District policy.
• Analyze and respond to situations quickly and independently according to District policy.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

International or Foreign Degrees

Applicants with international or foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.

Accommodations

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. (For more information, see our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunities website.)

Discrimination Free Work Environment

Discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation of any person, military and veteran status, or the perception that a person has one or more of these characteristics is illegal and violates Kern Community College District policy.

The Kern CCD Equal Employment Opportunity Plan guides the development, implementation, and monitoring of the District's efforts to foster equal employment opportunities and workplace diversity.

See our Discrimination-Free Work Environment webpage for more information.

Work Authorization

Kern Community College District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.

E-Verify

The Kern Community College District participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify program to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, please visit e-verify.gov.