Public Safety Officer (Temporary)

San Mateo County Community College District

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Position Information

Posting Number : 20141645S

Position Title : Public Safety Officer (Temporary)

Department : Public Safety DIST (DEPT)

Position Number : TBD

Percentage of Full Time : 100%

FLSA : Non-Exempt (accrues overtime)

Min Salary : $39.52 (hourly)

Max Salary : $50.41 (hourly)

Position Type : Classified, Temporary

The Position

The Public Safety Officer performs public safety work primarily related to assuring the safety and security of the District community and physical plant.

Under general supervision, the employee patrols college and District Office grounds, parking lots, buildings and properties, directs traffic, enforces parking regulations, investigates complaints and minor incidents, and corrects hazardous situations as they arise.

Public contact is extensive and involves students, staff, law enforcement personnel, and the general public for the purpose of exchanging policy and procedural information.

A high degree of independent judgment and creativity are required to select appropriate responses to a variety of minor to major situations that may arise.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Exchanges policy, procedural, and directional information with students, staff, the general public, and emergency services personnel.
• Patrols buildings, classrooms, restrooms, parking lots, and all other District property to prevent and respond to theft, vandalism, loss of property, injury to staff, students, visitors, and facilities.
• Secures doors and windows, controls alarm systems; reports operational hazards and systems failures.
• Directs traffic and enforces college parking regulations.
• Issues parking citations and responds to questions about parking.
• Provides safety escorts for students, staff, and visitors.
• Reports and documents incidents.
• Uses a variety of databases and computer software to enter, modify, retrieve, and track incident, hazard, statistical, and other data.
• Trains and leads the work of student assistants and other staff as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from high school.
• Certificate of Completion from the POST-certified Regular Basic Course (664 hour minimum basic academy).
• Successful work experience in a security service or law enforcement agency.
• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff.
• Demonstrated skill in verbal and written communication.
• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License (or the ability to obtain one).
• Possession of an American Red Cross First-Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate or must be obtained during the probationary period of employment.

Conditions of Employment

Prior to employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete the following : Submit official transcripts, verifications of prior employment, satisfactory references, and undergo a background check.

EEO Statement

The San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ individuals who represent the rich diversity of cultures, language groups, and abilities of its surrounding communities.

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