Substitute-Public Safety Officer

Coast Community College District; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Coast Community College District is seeking a Substitute – Public Safety Officer to ensure a safe environment on District and campus properties. The role involves proactive security, incident response, and public information duties, with a focus on protecting students, staff, and visitors.

Under general supervision, substitutes perform a variety of security duties, including inspections, public interaction, and enforcing campus policies.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 21 years of age.
• Two years of security/surveillance experience preferred.
• Successful training in security, safety, and behavior intervention may substitute for experience.
• POST-certified Regular Basic Course (664-hour minimum) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Proactively monitors campus activity to ensure safety and security for students, staff, and visitors.
• Provides information and assistance to students, staff, and visitors to establish rapport.
• Communicates college policy, rules, and expectations for student conduct.
• Intervenes in incidents to protect people and property.
• Inspects buildings and facilities for safety and security; monitors doors, windows, and emergency equipment.
• Responds to complaints and incidents; conducts investigations as needed.
• Provides security at district and campus functions; manages access and traffic control.
• Detects fire hazards; responds to alarms and coordinates with fire services as required.
• Cooperates with law enforcement on matters related to offenders and investigations.
• Enforces parking regulations and other related duties to support campus safety.
• Abides by District policies and completes all required procedures.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Definition

DEFINITION: The Substitute – Public Safety Officer 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.

Under general supervisor, substitute employees perform a variety of work in support of a college or district program or office.

Non-academic, non-classified substitute: vacancy employees are appointed temporarily when recruiting to fill a permanent position. Non-academic, non-classified substitute: no vacancy employees replace classified employees who are temporarily absent from duty.

Non-academic, non-classified substitute employees are not part of classified service. Non-academic, non-classified substitute employees are at-will employees, have no entitlement rights to any position in the District. Substitute employment shall not result in the displacement of Classified personnel.

Substitute non classified employees who are appointed temporarily while the District is recruiting for the permanent position may not exceed 130 working days within a fiscal year (July 1 – June 30).

Substitute non classified employees who are temporarily replacing a classified employee may not exceed 160 working days within a fiscal year (July 1 – June 30).

• Retired CalPERS Annuitants: may not exceed 960 hours in a fiscal year (July 1 through June 30)*

Representative Duties

• 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 distinguish 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.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications and Physical Demands

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.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in campus safety and/or law enforcement is preferred.
• Successful completion of an approved POST-certified Regular Basic Course (664-hour minimum basic academy).

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.

Knowledge And Skills

The knowledge required will vary depending on the nature of the assignment.

Abilities

The abilities required will vary depending on the nature of the assignment.

Physical Abilities

The physical abilities required will vary depending on the nature of the assignment.

Work Conditions

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

Conditions of Employment

Non-academic, non-classified substitute: vacancy employees are appointed temporarily when recruiting to fill a permanent position. Non-academic, non-classified substitute: no vacancy employees replace classified employees who are temporarily absent from duty.

Salary Placement

ES-113 (Salary Schedule)

Non-academic, non-classified substitute employees are not part of classified service. Non-academic, non-classified substitute employees are at-will employees, have no entitlement rights to any position in the District. Substitute employment shall not result in the displacement of Classified personnel.

Employment is contingent upon verification of employment history, background verification as governed under Education Code requirements, eligibility to work in the United States, and approval by the CCCD Board of Trustees. Short term/temporary assignments do not offer fringe benefits or pay for holidays or time not worked.

Notice regarding required investigative consumer report

An investigative consumer report is required for all Public Safety positions. 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.

The hours of work and effective date of employment will be arranged with the supervisor.

• 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. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Disability Accommodations

If you require accommodations in the Application or Examination Process, please notify Human Resources by calling [phone].

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• A detailed list of physical demands and work environment is on file and will be provided upon request.

Coast Community College District is an Equal 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.

The Coast Community College District is a multi-college district that includes Coastline College, Golden West College, and Orange Coast College. The three colleges offer programs in transfer, general education, occupational/technical education, community services, and student support services.

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. Governed by a locally elected Board of Trustees, the Coast Community College District plays an important role in the community by responding to the needs of a changing and increasingly diverse population.

Coast Community College District Title IX

https://www.cccd.edu/employees/hr/title9/Pages/Staff-and-Faculty-Resources.aspx

This direct link is for the 2024 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR) (Download PDF reader). The crime statistics for calendar years 2021, 2022, and 2023 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 hardcopy can be provided from one of the Campus Safety Offices. Please contact any of the Campus Safety Offices for any questions regarding the report.

Fringe benefits are not applicable.