Security Guard

Security Guard - 19hr

Salary: $1,766.00 - $2,067.00 Monthly

Job Type: Classified Part Time

Job Number:

Closing: 9/10/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Location:

Merced College, CA

The Security Guard functions as a team member of the Campus Police Department. This position provides important services to our staff, students and members of the community. Our security guards are tasked with providing and maintaining campus security, and patrolling and safeguarding campus property, buildings and grounds. In addition to working as part of a team and supporting Police Officers, campus security guards also work independently to monitor the campus.

Merced College Campus Police invites you to apply to join our team!

As you consider this opportunity, know that Merced College is more than a community college - we are a catalyst for transformation, redefining higher education and setting new standards for excellence. Serving nearly 20,000 students each year, we are proud to be a leading center of learning and opportunity in California's Central Valley.

Founded in 1962, Merced College blends a strong tradition of academic excellence with forward-thinking innovation to create an inclusive and engaging environment for students and employees alike. Committed to the well-being, growth, and professional success of our team, we foster collaboration and a supportive culture where every employee is empowered to make a difference. Located in the heart of California's Central Valley, the City of Merced offers a welcoming community of more than 90,000 residents, with easy access to the Bay Area, Sacramento, and Yosemite National Park.

If you are passionate about innovation, equity, and student success, we invite you to join the Merced College team.

At Merced College, students are our focus, and we are known by their success. We transform lives through education and workforce development.

Enriching our community through educational experiences and support services:

• Degree/Certificate Programs
• Transfer
• Career Technical Education
• Workforce Training
• Lifelong Learning
• Basic Skills
• Community Engagement

Merced College promotes student success through equitable access, continuous quality improvement, and institutional effectiveness, all with a focus on student achievement.

Range 13 12 months/year 19 hours/week

4% shift differential

This is a partially categorically funded assignment contingent upon year-to-year funding.

Under supervision of Chief Law Enforcement Officer, provides and maintains campus security; patrols and safeguards campus property, buildings and grounds.

(May be assigned to Merced or Los Banos Campus; Rotating Shifts Required)

• Patrols campus buildings and grounds to prevent vandalism and theft
• Installs parking dispenser tickets, collects and records money from dispensers
• Issue citations for parking violations
• Answers security alarm alerts and notifies appropriate personnel or agencies of any occurrence activity which is detrimental to the welfare of individuals or college property
• Prepares written reports for non-criminal activities
• Must be able to walk and be on feet at least five hours per shift
• Other related duties as assigned

• Methods and techniques to improve security

• Analyze situations and exercise good judgment with a minimum of supervision
• Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records and reports
• Confront people on security matters without unnecessary alienation
• Capacity to stand and walk for long periods of time in various types of weather
• Promote and incorporate culturally affirming DEIA and anti-racist principles to nurture and create a respectful, inclusive, and equitable learning and work environment. In conducting their duties, staff members shall respect and acknowledge the diversity of students and colleagues.

Education/Training/

Experience:

• High school diploma OR GED OR
• The equivalent education and experience
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students

• Possession of valid California driver's license.

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Work is performed primarily outside of an office environment with some travel to different sites; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends.

1 Seldom = Less than 25%

2 Occasional = 25-50 %

3 Often = 51-75%

4 Frequent = 76% and above

1 Lift 75 pounds

1 Carry 75 pounds

Sit for prolonged periods of time

Bend and twist, kneel and stoop

Stand for extended periods of time

Walk…