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

Public Safety OfficerOrange Coast College (OCC) is seeking equity-minded individuals for a classified employee role as a Public Safety Officer under the Administrative Services Wing, as part of the Public Safety Department.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. 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.Orange Coast College 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.The Coast Community College District is a multi-college district that includes Coastline Community 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. Coastline, Golden West, and Orange Coast colleges enroll more than 60,000 students each year in more than 300 degree and certificate programs.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.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.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 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. 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.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.(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 District provides medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and eligible dependents, and life insurance for the employee. + 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. 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.The SELECTED CANDIDATE is 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.A complete application