Job Description
Salary : $4,124.84 - $5,219.50 Monthly
Location : Southwestern Community College District, CA
Job Type : Classified Staff
Job Number : 00027
Division : Business and Financial Affairs
Department : College Police Department
Opening Date : 08/08/2024
FLSA : Non-Exempt
Funding Type : Auxiliary/Categorical
Hiring Salary Range : $4,124.84-$4,459.25
Initial Screening Deadline : 08/30/2024
Work Schedule (Approx.): See Supplemental Information.
Start Date
As soon as the successful applicant is identified, background investigation is completed and following the subsequent governing board approval.
Incumbents in District positions are expected to exhibit an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, and employees, including those with physical or learning disabilities, and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.
Description
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Under general supervision of the Chief Safety Officer or designee, performs a wide variety of campus security and public services to ensure the safety of persons, protect property of various kinds, maintain order and enforce the rules and regulations governing students, faculty, and staff with superior customer service and ethical integrity; and enforces parking regulations.
College Service Officer is a non-sworn position and is not authorized to carry a firearm.
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school or GED AND one (1) year experience in security and/or in the law enforcement field.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of emergency preparedness procedures.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, Incident Commend Systems (ICS) certifications - ICS 100.HE, ICS 200, ICS 700, ICS 800 within six (6) months of employment is desirable. If applicable, upload a copy of certification.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE:

• Must satisfactorily pass a physical examination and a background investigation.
• Valid California driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, valid CPR and First Aid certification and/or EMT certification. If applicable, upload a copy of certification.

UNIFORMS/EQUIPMENT:
The job requires that officers be uniformed during the hours of duty. The employer provides all uniforms, safety and operational equipment; maintenance of uniforms provided by employer through dry cleaning contract.
Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC.(ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with online application.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:

• Safety hazard identification, observation and reporting techniques.
• Methods and techniques of report preparation and writing.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping and filing.
• Principles and applications of public relations.
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Ability to:

• Learn and apply applicable provisions of state and federal laws and district policies.
• Control groups, detain and constrain offenders.
• Exercise sound judgment.
• Recognize illegal, unsafe and contraband substances or weapons.
• Prepare clear and concise reports and routine correspondence.
• Remember details such as faces, license plate numbers, names and incidents.
• Gather, collect and preserve evidence.
• Administer emergency first aid and /or CPR.
• Operate a vehicle, observing legal and defensive driving practices.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Work effectively with a diverse population.
• Reason effectively during emergency situations and adopt an effective course of action.
• Learn College Disaster Plan and explain procedures to others.
• Perform multiple tasks in a calm, effective and efficient manner.
• Perform tasks that require physical exertion, stamina, flexibility, and standing or walking for long periods of time.
• Work with and exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse racial, ethnic, disabled, sexual orientation, and cultural populations of community college students.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

JOB DESCRIPTION: College Service Officer (Download PDF reader)
Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Patrol by foot, motorized cart, or vehicle in order to assist with public services including providing protection to District buildings and property and guarding against fire, intrusion, theft and vandalism.
• Answer questions, provide information and direct students and visitors.
• Notify supervisor of suspected illegal activity on campus property; observe and report unsafe conditions and/or occurrences; make written and oral reports of any hazardous condition impacting the college and its community.
• Secure doors, windows, and/or gates to District buildings.
• Provide traffic control and direction as needed; places traffic barricades as appropriate.
• Enforce parking regulations on campus and issue parking citations as necessary; assist in parking permit sales and collection of fines.
• Take custody of found, lost or abandoned property.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Supplemental Information
SALARY SCHEDULE: CSEA - Classified Bargaining Unit (Download PDF reader)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
WORK SCHEDULE (APPROX):
Position 1: 1.0 FTE (40 hours)
Working Days & Hours: Monday-Friday: 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Work location: 8100 Gigantic Street, San Diego 92154
Position 2: .50 FTE (20 hours)
Working Days & Hours: Saturday-Sunday: 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Work location: 880 National City Blvd, National City 91950
Hours may vary according to the police department’s needs. For both positions, applicants must be willing to work nights, graveyards, weekends and holidays as required.
This is a non-telecommuting position.
Must satisfactorily pass a pre-employment physical examination if selected for position. All District employees must participate in the COVID-19 Vaccination Program, which requires them to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved medical or religious exemption.
Environment: Reactive emergency, natural or man-made disaster, and routine peace keeping environments with travel from site to site; regular exposure to outside weather conditions; occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, blood borne pathogens and bodily fluids, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, risk of radiation, and vibration; exposed to potentially hostile environments; extensive public contact; the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; however, the noise level is occasionally very loud due to sirens; incumbents required to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends. Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a law enforcement setting and an office setting; restrain or subdue individuals; walk, stand, sit, or run for prolonged periods of time; occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; occasionally climb and balance; regularly push, pull, lift, and/or carry light to moderate weights; frequently lift and/or move moderate to heavy weights; occasionally lift and/or move heavy weights; operate office equipment including use of computer keyboard; operate assigned patrol and security equipment including patrol car, patrol bicycle and two-way radio; ability to speak and hear to exchange information; ability to operate a vehicle to travel to various locations; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction. Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
TENTATIVE TIMELINE: Any application received after the deadline is not guaranteed a review. August 12-30, 2024 - Position advertised; District receives applications August 30, 2024 - Initial screening deadline for guaranteed consideration September 9-27, 2024 - Reviewing of applications. October 7-11, 2024 - Search Committee interviews candidates November, 2024 - Tentative employment start date pending Governing Board approval.
Application Process:
A confirmation email will be sent once your application packet has been successfully submitted.
It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all application materials are received by the review deadline date. A separate, complete application packet is required for each position for which you are applying for. All materials included in your application packet become District property, will not be returned, will not be copied, and will be considered for this opening only.
A screening committee will evaluate applicants, taking into account the breadth and depth of relevant education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities. Selected applicants will be invited for an interview.
INTERVIEW TRAVEL COSTS MUST BE BORNE BY THE APPLICANT.
If additional positions become available in this classification, applications received in response to this posting may be considered for those additional positions for up to 90 days after final board approval.
Candidates selected for employment with Southwestern Community College District must be fingerprinted by an electronic fingerprinting service (i.e. Live Scan) within 10 days of employment; provide clearance of tuberculosis (dated within the past 4 years and renewed every four years as a condition of continued employment) within 60 days of employment; provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Successful candidate selected may be assigned to any of the campus sites (Chula Vista, Crown Cove, National City, Otay Mesa, and/or San Ysidro).
American with Disabilities (ADA):
Reasonable accommodations will be provided to candidates with verified disabilities. Accommodation requests should be made as soon as practical by calling Human Resources at (619) 482-6395.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
As an Equal Opportunity Employer and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Southwestern Community College District will make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
The Southwestern Community College District shall not discriminate against any person in employment or in any program affiliated with the District on the basis of age, ancestry, color, ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, race, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security Report:
Southwestern Community College District is committed to assisting all members of the community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report is available on the SWCPD website.
If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security Report, which contains this information, you can stop by the College Police Department or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (619) 482-6390.
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Plan (DAAPP):
More information about the DAAPP, including the Biennial report and additional resources can be found in the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program website.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $4,124.84 - $4,459.25 per month
Work Location: In person