Job No. 518964 Parking Officer

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Community Service Specialist I

UNION CODE: R07

FT/PT: Full-time

PAY PLAN: 12-month

ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $3,338 - $3,725

However, offer amount will be commensurate with candidate's experience, education, skills, and training.

CSU CLASSIFICATION SALARY RANGE: $3,338 - $4,816

PAY BASIS: Monthly

BENEFITS: CSUB offers a best-in-class benefit package for eligible employees that includes an array of medical plans, choice of dental plans, vision coverage, retirement participation in CalPERS, CSU tuition waiver, up to 24 vacation days per year, sick leave with unlimited accrual, 14 paid holidays per year and more! See our benefits website for additional information.

CANDIDATES ELIGIBLE TO APPLY: Open to all qualified applicants

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:

FOR PRIORITY CONSIDERATION, applications must be received by October 13, 2022; however, the position will remain open until filled.

CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. The systemwide policy can be found at CSU Vaccination Policy [calstate.policystat.com] and questions may be sent to hr@campus.edu.

POSITION PURPOSE: The CSUB University Police Department is dedicated to ensuring the safest possible environment for our students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The University Police Department is a full-service law enforcement agency that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The University Police Department investigates crimes that occur on campus and assists other local law enforcement agencies.

Under general supervision of the Assistant Vice President and Chief of Police, the Parking Officer performs standard duties related to patrolling campus buildings, facilities, and parking lots; enforcing established rules and regulations by taking the appropriate actions; and performing related community support functions. Incumbent may provide support to police communications and records functions under supervision.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. Parking Regulation Enforcement

• Patrol campus parking lots independently via foot, bike, and/or vehicle to enforce parking rules and regulations.
• Issue citations for parking and other standing violations as appropriate.
• Appear in court for parking-related citations.

B. Parking Lot Security Checks

• Patrol campus parking lots via foot, bike, and/or vehicle to protect campus community and visitors from hazards such as fire, theft, vandalism, trespassing, and other crimes.

C. Direct Traffic

• Provide traffic and pedestrian control/direction during peak hours, special events, emergencies, etc. as needed in coordination with other UPD staff.

D. Support UPD Services

• Provide support and assistance to campus police department by providing back-up dispatch support, managing property and evidence, maintaining records, providing training on crime prevention awareness, supporting drug identification programs, participating in emergency response teams and responding to emergency situations as needed.
• Assist with incident/accident reports and respond to these situations as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE – Requires high school level reading and writing abilities usually achieved by obtaining a High School Diploma.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, CREDENTIALS: Possession of a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES (SKA's) –

• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Working knowledge of applicable procedures and regulations related to campus security, public safety, and parking.
• Working knowledge of alarm and radio systems.
• Ability to detect and respond appropriately to potential hazardous or crime situations.
• Ability to observe and recall details and incidents.
• Ability to use good judgement and discretion to solve problems and address parking regulations based on current
• regulations and protocols.
• Ability to write standard incident reports in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of individuals including the campus community, general public and law
• enforcement personnel.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with tact and confidentiality
• Demonstrated customer service experience requiring a very high level of diplomacy and professionalism.
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy to effectively handle a broad range of high level and sensitive interpersonal situations
• with diverse personalities, and to respond appropriately to conflicts and problems.
• Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive
• work atmosphere in the University with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse
• population and with those from various cultural backgrounds.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner, both
• verbally and in writing.
• Thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Ability to interpret, communicate and apply policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Standard computer skills and competence with a variety of computer applications including word-processing,
• spreadsheets, databases, on-line systems, Internet as well as online calendaring and email.
• Working knowledge of or ability to quickly learn University infrastructure, policies, and procedures.
• Possesses a customer-oriented and service-centered attitude.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated skills in an institutional/educational environment.
• Knowledge of Police radio systems and Police codes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: HEAVY WORK – 50% or more of the activities involve walking, standing, squatting, kneeling or climbing; lifting heavy weight objects which may exceed 50 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

• Is around moving machinery
• Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity
• Drives motorized equipment

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

SCREENING: Only those applicants possessing experience most directly related to the immediate needs of the office will be invited to appear before a Qualifications Appraisal Board for the purpose of appraising training, experience, and interest in the position.

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES UNION: It shall be the policy of the CSU in filling vacant CSUEU bargaining Units 2, 5, 7 & 9 positions to fill such vacancies from among qualified individuals currently employed on-campus except when it is determined that it is necessary to appoint outside applicants to meet campus workforce diversity goals or to provide specialized skills and abilities that are not available from current employees.

BACKGROUND CHECK: Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

SENSITIVE POSITION: Sensitive positions are designated by the CSU as requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position, based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of the people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to the CSU or individuals in the university community.

MANDATED REPORTER: General: The person holding this position is considered a general mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST: A "designated position" in the CSU's Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.

GENERAL INFORMATION: It is the policy of California State University, Bakersfield to hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All new employees will be required to present documentation verifying their right to accept employment. You will also be requested to present a social security card at the time of initial appointment in compliance with state payroll regulations. State regulations require that every state employee sign the Oath of Allegiance prior to commencing the duties of his/her State employment, except legally employed non-citizens. These individuals are required to sign the Declaration of Permission to Work.

EEO STATEMENT: California State University, Bakersfield is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants will be considered without regard to gender, race, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability or covered veteran status.


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