Campus Safety Officer - Campus Safety - Central Services​/Modesto Junior College

Campus Safety Officer - Central Services

Location: Modesto Junior College, Modesto, CA

Site: Yosemite Community College District / Central Services

Salary: $4,698 – $5,996  Classified Salary Schedule)

Employment: 40 hours per week, 12 months per year (Friday through Tuesday 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm; swing shift; Wednesdays and Thursdays off)

Benefits: Health, vision, dental and life insurance paid by the district; estimated annual cost $24,408.

Under general supervision, monitors and patrols district facilities, property, and offices to control campus security, parking and related issues; responds to alarms and requests for assistance; investigates and enforces district rules, regulations and legal infractions concerning the protection of persons and property; observes, reports, and maintains security of the college; performs related duties as assigned.

Classified Campus Security Officer Series, journey-level patrol, response and enforcement duties. Not a lead officer; does not supervise other employees.

Works under general supervision of a Campus Security Officer Supervisor; works alone on routine assignments and checks with supervisor on non‑routine or uncertain situations.

• Knowledge of policies, rules, regulations, legal provisions concerning campus control, security, property protection and student behavior.
• Crowd control procedures and drug detection.
• Detention and search procedures in district facilities.
• Legal rights of citizens and students.
• Safe campus supervision methods.
• Traffic control principles and procedures.
• Patrol and surveillance methods and techniques.
• Interview and interrogation techniques.
• Self‑defense techniques.
• Report writing and record keeping.
• Occupational hazards and safety practices.
• Public and human relations skills.
• Relevant federal, state and local codes, laws and regulations including California vehicle and penal codes.

• Ability to work tactfully, diplomatically and with good judgment.
• Enforce campus rules, parking, traffic ordinances.
• Perform day and night patrol, evening and weekend supervision.
• Apply and interpret federal, state, local codes.
• Respond quickly in emergencies.
• Analyze situations for emergency action.
• Observe and report violations.
• Detain, interrogate and interview.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Establish working relationships with coworkers.

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of public or private security, military security, law‑enforcement or comparable services.
• Completion of basic POST training may substitute for one year of experience.

• Background investigation, reference checks and state criminal history report required prior to employment.

• Perform campus patrol and parking lot control; check doors and windows; identify safety hazards.
• Receive security information via phone, radio or other sources; respond to campus incidents.
• Observe, report and investigate suspicious activity.
• Respond to fire and intruder alarms; monitor 9‑1‑1 calls; contact outside agencies as needed.
• Assist traffic flow; direct visitors to parking; escort students, faculty, visitors.
• Issue citations for parking violations; counsel students on rules.
• Detain persons in emergencies; involve law‑enforcement.
• Transport district funds as directed.
• Assist injured students; render first aid; refer to health or administrative offices.
• Identify persons on campus; investigate identity as needed.
• Prepare incident reports; maintain security logs.
• Maintain control at campus events; enforce conduct and safety regulations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Valid California driver license.
• Valid CPR and First Aid certificate.
• Complete Education Code Section 38001.5 training within 3 months of appointment.

• Mobility: ascend/descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps; walk or stand extended periods.
• Dexterity: full range of motion upper extremities; operate equipment.
• Lifting: frequently lift up to 50 lb.; occasionally up to 75 lb.
• Vision: close vision sufficient for reading documents and computer screens.
• Hearing/Talking:…