Campus Safety Officer II
Job Description
Job Title: Campus Safety Officer II
Position Number: SCC817
Location: Department: NOCE-AC Campus Safety
Department: NOCE-AC Campus Safety
Percentage of Employment100%
Months of Employment :12 Months Per Year
About Us:
Do you strive to make a difference in higher education? Are you looking for a rewarding career opportunity to be a part of our students’ educational success and lifelong learning? If so, we invite you to join North Orange County Community College District. We are proud to enroll over 60,000 students and serve a population of over one million people, annually! Home to more than 2,600 employees, our highly skilled, professional, and diverse faculty and staff are leading two of California’s premier colleges, Cypress Community College and Fullerton Community College, as well as one of the largest continuing education programs, North Orange Continuing Education.
North Orange Continuing Education (NOCE) has been serving the community since 1973 with free, noncredit educational programs and services to empower our community. Students enroll in NOCE’s noncredit programs to enhance basic skills, gain employable skills, prepare for credit courses, for self-sufficiency or to enhance civic participation. Noncredit programs offered at NOCE include adult basic skills (High School Diploma and Literacy Programs), English as a Second Language (ESL), U.S. citizenship, parenting, older adults, short-term vocational, and programs for adults with disabilities.
In addition, NOCE offers a wide selection of community education courses such as Kids’ College and Teen Program, fitness, home decorative arts, business skills and fine/applied arts. NOCE offers adults (18+) the opportunity to earn a high school diploma as well as nearly a dozen career education certificates. Tuition-free noncredit career certificates include the areas of administrative professional, early childhood education, electrical technology, funeral service assistant, management, medical assistant, pharmacy technician, and quality assurance for medical devices.
NOCE serves more than 15,000 students annually, ranging from preschoolers to seniors, at three Center locations in Anaheim, Cypress, and Wilshire (Fullerton) as well as over 100+ community-based locations in partnership with K12 schools, churches, community centers, senior centers, skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers. NOCE is proudly accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges. NOCE is a stand-alone institution, serving as the noncredit arm of the North Orange County Community College District, which also includes credit-based Cypress College and Fullerton College. Part of the California Community College System, all NOCE courses are approved by the state of California.
NOCE believes in a multicultural and diverse learning experience where faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds can contribute to the development of our students. NOCE provides many avenues of support for our faculty and staff through District networks that include the Latino, Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and LGBTQ Faculty Staff Associations.
The ideal candidate will share NOCE’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. NOCE truly embodies an inclusive learning culture. The student body is very diverse, with over 27% Latinx, 25% Caucasian, 18% Asian/Pacific Islander, 2% African American, 0.29% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, and 0.12% American Indian/Alaskan Native. In addition, NOCE female students make up approximately two-thirds of the student population (at 69%) with 64% of the total population being 55+ in age.
NOCE is committed to enriching lives through education to meet the evolving needs of the community. NOCE employees are dedicated to the core values of Accountability, Diversity, Equity, Excellence, Innovation, Integrity, and Learning. We invite you to be a part of this celebrated and diverse community of learners where we put Students First. More information can be found at www.noce.edu.
NOCE Campus Safety is dedicated to enhancing Anaheim Campus life by providing a safe, secure, and inclusive environment for all that is conducive to learning and consistent with the educational goals of this diverse institution. We are committed to building partnerships that foster trust, mutual respect, and cooperation, and upholding a standard of excellence in serving our community in an effective, unbiased, and professional manner.
Campus Safety Officers provide community-oriented patrol and security services Monday-Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. Monday-Thursday, and 6:30 a.m. – 12:30 a.m. on Fridays.
What We Offer:
- 100% employee medical premium coverage and a contribution toward dependent coverage (up to $9,051.21 for one dependent or $14,481.50 for two or more dependents annually)
- Fringe allowance to be used at employee’s discretion (up to $2,646.10 annually)
- Voluntary (Medical/Dependent Day Care) Flexible Spending Account
- $50,000 life insurance benefit
- Deferred Compensation Program (403(b)/457 plans)
- Retirement Pension Plan (CalSTRS/CalPERS)
- Abundant Professional Growth & Development Opportunities (Receive up to $3,500 annually)
- 20 paid holidays + Paid vacation
- Cumulative sick leave
- Summer schedule (exceptions apply)
- Receive Premium Pay for years of continuous service: From 5% at 5 years, up to 36% at 36 years
- District paid employee post-retirement medical (for those who qualify)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Environment that fosters diversity and inclusion
- Progressive and innovative culture
- Opportunity to participate in various Faculty & Staff Associations
Responsibilities
Primary Purpose: This position is responsible for performing a wide range of activities to promote campus safety, to support traffic and parking control, and to ensure the security of buildings and equipment.
Essential Functions: Examples of essential functions are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature.
Patrol campus and parking lots as assigned on foot, bicycle or in vehicle; respond to emergency and dispatches calls according to District policies and procedures and established guidelines; administer first aid as needed; assist injured individuals; escort students, staff, and general public as necessary. Participate in campus safety drills.Enforce campus safety, security and traffic/parking rules and regulations, including citation issuance, in accordance with laws, policies and procedures; assure proper signage for parking control, building safety and ensure they comply with established codes; assure installation and maintenance of signs as needed.Monitor buildings, parking lots and grounds for safety hazards and prepare hazard reports; notify appropriate authorities according to established procedures; unlock and secure designated buildings and classrooms, raise and lower flags.Assists in the maintenance and repair of various department equipment including parking meters, assigned vehicles, AED machine and other equipment.Observe, report, and investigate unauthorized persons or activities on campus, notify appropriate authorities according to established procedures; conduct preliminary investigations and reports. Respond to a variety of reported crimes, disturbances and incidents; assist in the investigation and interviews witnesses independently and as required by outside law enforcement agencies. Prepare, complete and maintain a variety of records and reports including activity log, accident and incident reports; prepare and present oral reports, as necessary. Testify in court on citations and criminal matters.Campus safety officers may search, detain, pursue, make citizen’s arrests, and interact with person’s who display resistance, issues of self-harm, and/or in the process of criminal activities in compliance with BP/AP 7600 Campus Safety Officer.Respond to campus emergencies or disasters; conduct evacuations of buildings; investigate and report safety incidents. Observe mental health of students and implement intervention if appropriate. Responsible for campus safety measures including but not limited to parking safety, safety drills, emergency exiting/evacuation procedures. Monitor electronic security systems, lighting systems, video surveillance systems, fire alarm systems, emergency generators, and emergency telephones; notify appropriate authorities when systems are inoperable and ensure appropriate corrective actions are implemented when necessary.Plan, organize, and ensure safe conditions for activities and special events. Assure parking control signs, markings comply with established codes, on and off campus, participate in directing traffic flow as necessary; assist visitors, students, and staff by providing directions and other assistance as necessary; escort staff from various offices in the delivery of cash receipts to appropriate office. Collect and transport monies as directed.Assist students, staff, or visitors with inoperative vehicles by providing lockout or battery assistance; contact appropriate emergency road service agency; check parking control devices for proper operating condition and perform minor repair work, as necessary.Operate a variety of equipment including bicycles, motor vehicles, electric carts, two-way radios, cell phones, computers, parking meters, and small hand tools.Assists in various campus activities such as delivering supplies, setting up and taking down facility equipment, moving furniture and setting up equipment as necessary; assists medical personnel with sick or injured students; assists in collecting various monies and tokens as assigned and deliver to appropriate office.Communicate with various public safety/law enforcement agencies, vendors and others to provide and receive information and assistance.Train and provide work direction and guidance to staff and temporary employees as directed.Learn and apply emerging technologies and as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.Participate in District/College efforts to increase the diversity of faculty and staff and to address student achievement gaps; active assistance in the creation of a welcoming and inclusive work and educational environment; attend and participate in diversity, equity and inclusion trainings and events.Performs related duties as assigned.In addition to the essential functions, the Campus Safety Officer II may be required to train and provide work direction to assigned personnel.
Working Relationships: The Campus Safety Officer II maintains frequent contact with District personnel, faculty, students and the public.
Job Requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of District organization, policies and proceduresKnowledge of law enforcement and security methodsKnowledge of traffic laws and vehicle control proceduresKnowledge of report writing techniquesKnowledge of fire safety equipmentKnowledge of record-keeping techniquesAbility to read, learn, understand, explain and apply applicable laws, penal codes, health and safety rules and regulations and other laws, rules, policies and proceduresAbility to communicate effectively using two-way radio and telephone and before large groupsAbility to operate a vehicle and ride a bicycleAbility to walk and stand for long periods of timeAbility to recognize and recall facts, faces, figures, details and discern a wide range of soundsAbility to administer first aid and CPRAbility to plan, organize and prioritize workAbility to meet schedules and time linesAbility to understand and follow oral and written directionsAbility to communicate effectively, both orally and in writingAbility to understand scope of authority in making independent decisionsAbility to review situations accurately and determine appropriate action according to established guidelinesAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Special Requirements
Possession of a certificate of completion of Penal Code 832 Course or certificate of CA POST Basic Academy Course. If selected as a finalist and/or given an offer of employment for this position, you will be required to provide your valid certificate of completion of Penal Code 832 Course OR certificate of CA POST Basic Academy course. Human Resources will contact the finalist to obtain this required documentation at that phase of the recruitment.Possession of a certification of completion of SB 1626 (State of California). If selected as a finalist and/or given an offer of employment for this position, you will be required to provide proof of valid certification of completion of SB 1626 (State of California). Human Resources will contact the finalist to obtain this required documentation at that phase of the recruitment.This position requires a valid driver’s license. Incumbent may be required to travel off site for business reasons. All employees driving personal, leased, or district-owned vehicles for District related activities must certify possession of a valid Driver’s License. Employees must certify that personal vehicles are covered by automobile insurance as required by California law. (Administrative Procedure 7400, Section 4.0) If selected as a finalist and/or given an offer of employment for this position, you will be required to provide your valid Driver’s License information. Human Resources will contact the finalist to obtain this required documentation at that phase of the recruitment.If selected as a finalist, a current three (3) year DMV Driving Record will be accessed and evaluated by the District.First Aid and CPR Certification issued by the American Red Cross or equivalent. If selected as a finalist and/or given an offer of employment for this position, you will be required to provide your valid First Aid and CPR Certification. Human Resources will contact the finalist to obtain this required documentation at that phase of the recruitment.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma OR GED.Certification in 832 Penal Code Laws of Arrest OR certificate of CA POST Basic AcademySufficient related training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities listed.Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how their experience with these factors relates to successfully achieving the goals of the position.
Desirable Qualifications
Bilingual, in particular (but not limited to) Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Farsi, and Arabic.Other specialized training in law enforcement, security, or a related field.Demonstrated experience integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion into the duties and responsibilities for this position.Prior experience in approaching work and interactions with colleagues and/or students in an equity minded manner. Ability to provide an inclusive and welcoming work/educational environment.
Working Conditions
Indoor and outdoor environment under various weather conditions; subject to lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying (up to 50 lbs. unassisted). Requires running, or climbing stairs, ladders, fences, and walls; extended periods of walking and standing; subject to working with individuals displaying antisocial or criminal behavior. Subject to frequent interruptions and shifting priorities. Requires fine and gross motor skills in the use of tools and equipment. Driving require
