Public Safety Officer I -- 19-hour, 12-month

Public Safety Officer I -- 19-hour, 12-month

Kern Community College District


Salary: $3,658.53 - $5,169.40 Monthly

Job Type:

Job Number: FY23-2400950

Location: Bakersfield, CA

Department:

Basic Function


Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, patrol and guard the college campus to assure the safety and protection of persons, buildings, grounds, equipment and other property of the District.

Representative Duties


Patrol campus buildings and grounds on foot and by vehicle; guard property against fire, theft, vandalism and illegal entry; insure safety of parked vehicles; enforce parking rules and regulations; issue parking citations; inspect and check security of doors, windows and gates; turn lights on and/or off; secure chains in driveways.
Investigate and report presence of unauthorized persons on grounds or in buildings; deal with disturbances according to department policy; observe and document details of occurrences; assist in the arrest of violators when necessary. Investigate unusual or potentially dangerous conditions; report detected leaks or malfunctions of electric, plumbing, heating or other equipment; notify appropriate persons regarding impaired equipment; take appropriate emergency action.
Provide escort for faculty, staff and students as required.
Report emergency medical situations, including illnesses, shock, seizures and bleeding; summon appropriate emergency medical personnel.
Submit routine reports of activities, including, but not limited to, incident and accident reports; issue parking citations and warnings; assist security officers as necessary.
Transport monies as requested.
Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications


Any combination equivalent to:

• Graduation from high school and one year of experience in a security setting. Additional specialized training in police science, public administration or a related field is desirable.
  LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:Proof of completion of School Security Course certification.Possession of current Guard Card.Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license.Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid CPR and First Aid certificates.Satisfactory completion of pre-employment physical assessment.Satisfactory completion of pre-employment drug testing.
  
  LINKS FOR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
  
  BSIS: https://www.bsis.ca.gov/licenses.shtml
  
  SB1626:
  https://sebron.org/s/sb1626-certification-school-security-guard-california/ https://instituteforcampussafety.com/ https://zipmart.com/Brand/1/Source/1/Home/Course/59/Description
  
  Knowledge and Abilities
  
  KNOWLEDGE OF:
  
• Principles and procedures of investigation, arrest, search and seizure.
  
• Procedures of crowd control and emergency response.
  
• Principles and procedures of record keeping and report preparation.
  
  ABILITY TO:
  
• Learn and apply pertinent provisions of the State Penal Code, Vehicle Code and Education Code.
  
• Operate a patrol vehicle and patrol equipment in a safe and effective manner.
  
• Conduct an investigation according to District policy.
  
• Analyze and respond to situations quickly and independently according to District policy.
  
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
  
  SALARY RANGE
  
  $ 3,658.53 - $ 5,169.40 Monthly
  
  Maximum Entry Level Salary: $3,843.74 Monthly
  
  SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
  
  First Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by October 10, 2024, are assured consideration. The College reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment/selection process at any point.
  
  Completed application packet MUST include:
  
  

• Completed Online Application for Employment form
• Current resume
• Letter of interest (Cover Letter)
• Copy of legible transcripts
• List of five (5) professional references - Listed on application

It is the applicant's responsibility to redact (or remove) any personal information from all documents prior to uploading. This includes Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, and any photos of the applicant.

Foreign Degree: 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 your on-line application.

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. EEO Plan 2021-2024 (Download PDF reader)

Note: The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices. Discrimination Free Work Environment

The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission



All applicants must apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/kccd/jobs/4658045/public-safety-officer-i-19-hour-12-month. Emails will not be accepted.




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