Campus Safety Officer (Swing Shift)

Salary: $58,642.00 - $66,335.00 Annually

Job Type: Classified Staff

Job Number: 104

Closing: 9/12/2023 11:59 PM Pacific

Location: Santa Barbara, CA

Department: Campus Safety

Basic Functions

Under the direction of the Manager-Safety and Emergency Response, monitor district wide campus facilities and parking lots, direct traffic and enforce College parking and traffic rules and regulations; assist in the response and coordination of campus emergencies and emergency trainings, patrol and supervise campus facilities and grounds to assure the well-being and safety of students, staff and visitors in non-classroom activities, investigates and prepares written reports on accidents, property damage, fires, law violations, thefts, and disturbances of the peace; gathers evidence and interviews witnesses; testifies in court as necessary. Gives information and directs the public; and assists in the orientation of district personnel regarding safety and emergency preparedness measures and trainings and directed. Performs other related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Campus Safety Officer is the entry-level position in the series. Incumbents perform safety, emergency and traffic duties under general direction. The Senior Campus Safety Officer is the experienced level position in the series. Incumbents perform safety and traffic duties independently and serve as a lead over designated incumbents in the Campus Safety Officer classification.

Representative Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Monitor incoming and outgoing traffic and direct vehicles to appropriate parking lots; assure vehicles belong to students, staff or authorized visitors; enforce parking and traffic regulations and issues citations as needed; prepare related paperwork.

Patrol and supervise campus facilities and grounds to assure the well-being and safety of students, faculty staff and visitors in non-classroom activities; investigate and assure proper and timely resolution of unusual, suspicious or criminal activities according to established guidelines and procedures.

Identify and respond to campus disturbances and emergency situations; assure students and visitors comply with campus rules and regulations; notify law enforcement agencies of criminal activity, and Fire Department personnel and paramedics of emergencies as needed. Coordinate the response of the emergency personnel referenced and direct individuals to the scene of the incident. Provide first aid and CPR services as needed.

Monitor students, personnel, equipment and property by performing inspections on foot and in patrol vehicles for unsafe conditions, illegal acts and unauthorized persons on and around designated district properties.

In the absence of the Campus Safety Coordinator remotely electronically lock down the campus doors and communicate pertinent information to the staff, students and public using emergency messaging systems during necessary emergency situations.

Provide directions and assistance to students and campus visitors as requested; resolve student and staff issues, complaints and conflicts related to parking; transport disabled students and others and provide safety escorts as needed.

Communicate tactfully with appropriate campus departments in the event of an emergency to properly organize the operational staffing of campus during incidents for campus closures and lock downs.

Evacuate classrooms, buildings or entire campuses in emergency situations as necessary; conducts building searches in accordance with predetermined plan during emergency conditions and evacuations.

Lock, unlock, open and check doors, windows, gates and other entrance and exit accesses to buildings, properties and facilities; set, reset and disarm alarms as needed.

Maintain the confidentiality of student records and sensitive information.

Review parking discrepancies including but not limited to disabled placard misuse on college grounds. Take appropriate action.

Installs immobilization boots on vehicles, authorize vehicles to be towed and completes related reports as required.

Prepare and maintain various records, logs and reports related to crimes, Safety incidents, citations and assigned activities.

Operate a variety of Security and Safety equipment including a two-way radio, electric cart and various hand, power and electronic tools and equipment; drive a vehicle to conduct work.

Train and provide work direction and guidance to student workers and hourlies as directed; provide input concerning employee performance as requested.

Investigate and report instances of graffiti and vandalism.

OTHER DUTIES:

Perform related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and 1 year of relevant training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above.

Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of Community College Students.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid Class C California driver's license.

Completed First Aid and CPR Certification issued by an authorized agency.

Completed SB1626 Campus Safety Officer Course (Education Code 72330.5 and 38001.5) within 12 months of hire.

Completed Penal Code 832 Arrest course through an authorized POST agency within 12 months of hire. Completed Community Emergency Response Team Certification (CERT) within 12 months of hire.

Completed Mental Health First Aid course.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience working in a school safety officer position.

Experience working with a large scale facility with a large diverse population.

Basic computer skills to write reports, communicate via email etc.

Be able to work outdoors in inclement weather while walking or sitting for extended periods of time.

WORKING HOURS:Saturday, Sunday 3:00pm-11:30pm; Monday-Wednesday 12:00pm-8:30pm (swing shift).
Hours may vary, 12 months per year, plus fringe benefits; 6 month probation period. All work schedules and work assignments are subject to change based on the needs of the College.SALARY INFORMATION:The current salary schedule range for the Campus Safety Officer is Salary Table 29, Range 25, $58,642-$66,335. There is a 3.5% differential for swing shifts. Nine step salary range continues to a maximum of $71,437.Nine step salary range, initial placement based on experience with annual advancement to the next higher step.

Knowledge and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Basic investigative and law enforcement practices.
Crowd and traffic control techniques.
Operation and safe use of a variety of standard Security and Safety equipment.
Traffic laws, defensive driving techniques and rules of the road.
Common building and grounds safety practices.
Oral and written communication skills.
Health and safety regulations.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Record-keeping and report preparation techniques.
First Aid and CPR procedures.

ABILITY TO:
Gauge appropriate response to emergencies based on severity.
Initiate and assist the coordination of the emergency response.
Monitor incoming and outgoing traffic and direct vehicles to appropriate parking lots.
Enforce parking and traffic regulations and issues citations as needed.
Patrol and supervise campus facilities and grounds to assure the well-being and safety of students, staff and visitors in non-classroom activities.
Investigate and assure proper and timely resolution of unusual, suspicious or criminal activities according to established guidelines and procedures.
Provide directions, assistance and transportation to students and campus visitors as requested. Learn, interpret and apply College campus, parking and traffic rules and regulations.
Operate a variety of standard Security and Safety equipment.
Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
Observe health and safety regulations.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Meet schedules and timelines.
Maintain records and prepare reports.
Administer first aid and CPR as needed.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Indoor and outdoor environment.
Seasonal heat and cold adverse weather conditions.
Driving a vehicle to conduct work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Standing and walking for extended periods of time.
Seeing to monitor campus activities.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to issue citations and operate security and safety equipment.

HAZARDS;
Potential physical hazards involved in intervening in anti-social, illegal and violent behavior. Contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals.
Potential exposure to Bloodborne pathogens.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (Upon Offer of Employment):

• The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis prior to the start of employment.
• The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires verification of identity and the right to work in the United States.
• Selected candidates must be able to perform essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Proof of college coursework or degrees indicated will be required of selected candidates.
• All offers of employment are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees.

APPLICATION PROCESS

REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS:

(The following required documents must be submitted electronically via the online application system.)

• Online District Application form at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sbcc

• Within the online application is a required supplemental question on diversity. The committee will be reviewing your answer as part of the screening process. Please take your time and answer the question thoroughly.

• Letters of reference are not required for this recruitment. Please do not submit reference letters within your online application.

• Within the online application, there is a required section to list five references. These references will be contacted if you are selected as a finalist for the position. These references should be able to critically assess your work qualifications and job performance

Additional Instructions:
If you experience technical difficulties attaching any of your documents electronically, please contact Human Resources for instructions. If you do not have a scanner, there are commercial facilities available to assist you with this process. All required documents must be submitted with your electronic application by the application deadline or your application will be considered incomplete and will not be considered.

Application Procedure:
To be considered for this position, a complete online application including all required application documents (listed above) must be submitted via https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sbcc by the application deadline (please see instructions to applicants). It is important that the online District Application form (Item #1) be complete and specific to fully indicate the education, experience and other qualifications of the applicant. "See Resume" is not acceptable.

If you apply for more than one position, copies of all the required documents must be attached separately for each position. Applications and all documents submitted become the property of SBCC and are retained electronically.
Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities:If you are selected for an interview and need special services or facilities to participate in the interview, please contact Human Resources. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.Selection Procedure:
SBCC is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, military and veteran status, 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, consistent with applicable federal and state laws. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
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