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College of the Desert
  • Position Number: 1107178
  • Location: Palm Desert, CA
  • Position Type: Campus Safety and Police


College of the Desert

Public Safety Officer


Salary: $20.68 - $30.54 Hourly

Job Type: Full Time Classified

Job Number: 17-0396

Location: Palm Springs, CA

Department: Administrative Services

Closing: 11/2/2017

Description

Under the direction of the Director, Security and Emergency Preparedness, or designee, patrol, observe, and check assigned campus and District facilities, parking lots, and adjacent areas; provide safe and secure environment for students, staff, visitors, and property; enforce applicable laws and ordinances.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Environment: Busy and diverse educational environment. Indoor and outdoor work environment in all weather conditions, including extreme temperatures. Driving a vehicle and patrol on foot over uneven or rough terrain.
Hazards: Contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Bargaining Unit Position
Range 10; Range 11 (with POST Certificate)
This is a full-time position: 40 hours per week / 10 months per year.
Hours will be 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Thursday. Hours subject to change per the CSEA CBA.


Position will be located at the temporary Palm Springs campus initially and may be reassigned to other locations, if needed.

INTERVIEWS
Interviews are tentatively scheduled for late November.

Examples of Duties

Representative Duties

  • Patrol District facilities and campuses before, during, and after regular business and school hours by vehicle and on foot.
  • Guard, check and secure doors, rooms, buildings, and equipment; answer and respond to alarms and radio calls.
  • Report hazardous or unusual conditions or malfunctions observed; guard against and inspect for vandalism, illegal entry, theft, and fire; maintain high visibility in assigned areas to prevent campus violations and crimes.
  • Escort unauthorized individuals from campus; identify, observe and question individuals on campus premises when their presence is questionable; contact local law enforcement officials and agencies in investigation and apprehension of persons involved in violations.
  • Take incident reports or complaints from students, District personnel, and the public for further action; conduct routine investigations and write reports on incidents; take appropriate action to break up fights and other related incidents according to established procedures.
  • Receive and respond to requests for help and assistance for ill, injured, or handicapped persons; administer basic first aid according to established guidelines.
  • Operate equipment such as two-way radio, patrol vehicles, and other assigned equipment.
  • Turn lights on and off; lock and unlock doors; set and turn off intrusion alarm systems; provide security services for special events; control traffic and place traffic barricades as appropriate.
  • Enforces rules and regulations governing the use of college buildings and grounds, issuing citations to violators.
  • Respond to and disarm alarms.
  • Enforce and assist with emergencies, including evacuations and lock downs.
  • Conduct permit checks; issue parking citations as necessary; assists in traffic control at athletic events, special events, and programs.
  • Attend and complete assigned and applicable trainings.
  • Interact with members of public safety and animal control as necessary.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of: Methods, practices, terminology and procedures used in District public safety activities; basic State vehicle and penal codes; basic law enforcement and security methods; policies and objectives of assigned programs and activities; laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities and assignment, including FERPA and the Clery Act; arrest and control techniques, use of pepper spray, health and safety regulations; basic record-keeping and report writing techniques; interpersonal skills using tact, firmness, and diplomacy.

Ability to: Patrol, observe, and monitor assigned campus and District facilities, parking lots and adjacent areas; provide safe and secure environment for students, staff, visitors, and property; enforce applicable laws and ordinances; learn security procedures and utilize sound judgment in emergency situations; perform first aid and CPR activities; learn applicable District rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; communicate tactfully and effectively with students, staff, and the public; observe and retain names, faces, and details of occurrences; oral and written communication skills; establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others; able to maintain calm and order in emergency situations; inspect and check the security of doors, windows, and gates; prevent entry and report presence of unauthorized persons on grounds or in buildings; prepare reports and other information as required; operate equipment such as two-way radio, patrol vehicles, and other assigned equipment; learn to interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; work independently with little direction; understand and work within scope of authority; run, stand, or walk for extended periods of time; run or walk over rough or uneven surfaces; lift and carry thirty pounds; bend at the waist, kneel or crouch; reach overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and one year experience in an area of law enforcement or security service. Possession of, or ability to obtain, the 24-hour school security officer course within one year of employment as required by California Education Code 72330.5. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) card, including Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) certificate within one year of employment. May be required to receive a Hepatitis B vaccine.

PC 832 certificate or a POST Level III and Level II certification is desired. Additional compensation for completed POST Level III and Level II certificate completion.

Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Licenses and Other Requirements
Valid California driver's license and must have an acceptable driving record and qualify for insurability by the District's insurance carrier.

Supplemental Information

Required Documents:

  • Resume: Must include length of employment (month/year start & end dates) for each employer.
  • Cover Letter: Please address how you meet the minimum requirements for this position and any special qualifications you possess.
  • List of References: Should include at least 2 supervisors and 2 current or previous colleagues. Please include name, title, email and current phone numbers. Letters of reference will not be accepted as a substitute for the required List of References.

    Requested Documents:
  • Certificates and/or Transcripts: If applicable, please also attach the following: A current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) card, Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) certificate, and/or College Transcripts





    To apply, visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/collegeofthedesert

    If you are a person who thrives in a diverse environment, who values integrity, respect, student success, and professionalism, we welcome and encourage you to apply.

    Employment selection and related decisions at College of the Desert are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, color or any other protected class.







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