Seasonal Safety Officers

Campus Safety Officer Ohlone College
Job Type: Full-Time
Administrative Services
Administrative Services
Bargaining Unit: Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
The Ohlone Community College District Campus Police Services Department is committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, staff, and visitors of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome, and included. Ohlone Community College District is currently seeking a Safety Officer to join the Campus Police Services team. The ideal candidate will have the ability to adapt to a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and mandatory overtime when applicable. The ideal candidate will work in a team environment, must be able to develop positive working relationships and thoroughly committed to community policing. The successful candidate can multi-task, prioritize, and meet mandatory/regulatory deadlines.Meet all other requirements for a Safety Officer with the Ohlone Community College District Campus Police Services.
Under the direction of an assigned police administrator, monitors and patrols District facilities, property and offices for purposes of controlling campus security, parking and other issues; responds to intrusion and fire alarms, as well as other requests for assistance; investigates and enforces District rules, regulations and legal infractions concerning the protection of persons and property; Patrols designated areas of the community college district to preserve law and order including performing foot, bicycle and/or vehicular patrols to protect safety and control of the entire District.

• Responds to service calls including medical, animal control, crowd control, traffic and vehicle service calls.
• Enforce College, County, State and federal laws, rules, regulations and policies.
• Effectively engage and support historically minoritized groups by addressing issues of equity and improving culturally responsive service-oriented practices.
• maintain and submit logs relating to daily activities, alarm activations, dispatches, field contacts, restraining orders and other information.
• Coordinate efforts with police departments to assure appropriate and timely response in emergency situations and respond to threats in conjunction with appropriate authorities.
• Provide assistance to the Chief and campus police personnel as assigned.
• Collect and deliver legal tender, such as parking machines, State checks and other monies.
• Operate a variety of safety and office equipment, including a T3 motion device, two-way radio, pepper spray, baton, handcuffs, video surveillance systems, digital camera, automated external defibrillator (AED), computer and assigned software and other assigned equipment; Investigate and enforce unauthorized use of facilities; respond to fire and burglar alarm activations.
• Evacuate classrooms and buildings in emergency situations as necessary.
• Pertinent federal, state, local, and District laws and ordinances including applicable sections of the California Penal Code, State Education Code, Local Ordinances, Motor Vehicle Code, Health and Safety Code, Business and Professional Code, and laws related to the area of responsibility.
• Correct oral and written language in English
• Emergency First Aid procedures.

Train and provide work direction to others.

• Interpret the law, policies, procedures and regulations.
• Implement first aid procedures.

Assure the safety and security of students, staff, facilities and grounds.

• Respond to disturbances and emergency situations calmly and rationally.
• Any combination equivalent to:Graduation from high school supplemented by college-level coursework in criminal psychology or related field

Some Peace Officer training or military service
Valid First Aid/CPR and AED license issued by an authorized agency
Valid California Class C driver's license
Must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices.
Training required per SB 390 & 72330.5 EC for school security must be completed within two years of employment.
Bilingual and Biliterate.

• Other related specialized training(s)
• Have one year of work experience in performing public or private security, military security, law enforcement, or comparable services.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions .
Environmental Elements

Evening/Variable Hours; Indoor/Outdoor Split.
Work around electrical hazards, sharp objects/tools, and works in high heights.
Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions.
Required Application Materials: The below items must be uploaded as attachments for your application to be complete and considered.

• A cover letter addressing the listed desirable qualifications and personal/professional qualities.
• A list of three (3) professional references including name, position, organization, phone number, email, and relationship to the applicant.
• Diversity question response: What does it mean to have a commitment to diversity, and how would you apply this commitment as you conduct your responsibilities in this position?

Initial salary placement will be $72,768 - $80,256 annually and is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department's fiscal resources. Transcripts issued outside the United States require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the filing deadline. Ohlone College is committed to providing a high-quality education to serve our diverse population of over 15,000 students per year. Ohlone College is nationally recognized for our Deaf Studies and Interpreter Preparation programs, and is widely known for our nursing, health sciences, liberal arts, biomedical science, and smart manufacturing programs. As a learning community, we embrace and champion inclusivity, integrity, student expression, global citizenship, and continuous improvement. Ohlone College is one of the top-ranked community colleges in California, serving the cities of Fremont, Newark, and Union City. This region is known as a hub of innovation and economic activity, and home to some of the most advanced manufacturing, biomedical research, and clean energy companies in California, including Tesla, Meta, Seagate, and Lam Research. The Newark Center for Health Sciences and Technology is located near Interstate 880 in a hub of new residential and commercial development. Ohlone College offers high quality educational and career pathways and personal enrichment courses to serve the diverse needs of all students and the community. The District is strongly committed to the principles of equal opportunity and to hiring qualified staff who reflect the diversity of our community. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age (40 or over), medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, military and veteran status, pregnancy/childbirth/breastfeeding or related medical condition or any other protected basis in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. The college encourages applications from all qualified applicants. If you have a disability and are in need of special services, equipment, or facilities in order to apply or interview for this opening, please call the Human Resources office at: View phone number on click.appcast.io.
Employment with Ohlone Community College is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements. In addition, you will be required to provide identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the federal "Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986." Pre-employment tests and/or medical examinations may be required. Ohlone Community College does not sponsor H1B visas. Employees must sign the Oath or Affirmation of Allegiance and submit fingerprints for CA Department of Justice clearance. Employees must be California residents on their date of hire and for the duration of their employment with Ohlone Community College District.
Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986
Applicants selected for positions will be required to provide identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the federal Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986.