Substitute-Public Safety Officer

Definition:
The Substitute – Public Safety Officer performs proactive security, intervention, law enforcement, and public information duties to maintain a safe environment for students, staff, and the public on District or campus properties. The position is a short‑term, at‑will role that supports college and district programs and offices under general supervision.

• Proactively monitor campus activity to ensure safety and security before, during, and after business hours, maintaining a professional presence.
• Provide information and assistance to students, staff, and visitors, fostering rapport with the student community.
• Convey college policy, rules, and expectations for student conduct; answer related questions.
• Anticipate and intervene in potential incidents that pose a risk to people or property.
• Inspect the campus for physical safety and security; inspect doors, windows, gates, emergency phones, fire extinguishers, and AEDs; address suspicious activity.
• Respond to complaints, incidents, and hazardous situations; conduct investigations of reported injuries and accidents; interview victims, complainants, and witnesses.
• Provide security at District and campus functions; open and close buildings and rooms; direct traffic and control parking.
• Detect and report fire hazards; respond to fire and burglar alarms; distinguish small blazes and communicate with the local Fire Department using established protocols.
• Cooperate with law enforcement agencies in the apprehension of offenders and investigation of offenses.
• Assist staff in developing and implementing student activities and programs aimed at reducing risk and enhancing safety.
• Enforce campus parking regulations and issue parking citations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned that support the position’s objectives.
• Abide by all District policies and procedures, including Board Policy 3050 – Code of Professional Ethics.

• High school diploma or equivalent, 21 years of age, and two years of security/surveillance experience, supplemented by specialized training in security, safety, and behavior intervention.
• Additional education in public safety, jurisprudence, or a related field may substitute for experience.
• Experience in campus safety and/or law enforcement is preferred.

• Successful completion of an approved POST‑certified Regular Basic Course (minimum 664 hours).

• Valid California driver’s license.
• Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications within a reasonable time after employment.
• Completion of 24‑hour SB1626 or 40‑hour 832 PC class.

• Non‑academic, non‑classified substitute employees are at‑will and do not hold entitlement rights to District positions; they are not part of classified service.
• Substitute employees appointed while recruiting for a permanent position may not exceed 130 working days per fiscal year; those replacing a classified employee may not exceed 160 working days per fiscal year.
• Retired CalPERS annuitants may not exceed 960 hours per fiscal year.
• Short‑term assignments do not provide fringe benefits, holiday pay, or pay for time not worked.

• Work is performed indoors and outdoors with exposure to temperature extremes and physical effort.
• Physical demands and environmental characteristics are representative of the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

The Coast Community College District is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds. The District does not discriminate unlawfully on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or genetic information.