Campus Safety Officer

Campus Safety Officer (Non-Sworn)

The Campus Safety Officer (CSO) plays a vital role in maintaining a secure and welcoming environment at Saint Mary's College. This position is available as either full-time or part-time and is based in Moraga, CA, within Campus Safety Services.

The CSO is responsible for responding to emergencies and service calls, collaborating with other departments, and maintaining high professional standards. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong communication and writing skills, creative problem-solving, and the ability to work independently while adhering to best practices in security and law enforcement.

Patrol

• Conduct routine security patrols across over 400 acres of campus property and off-campus sites, including more than 68 buildings and structures, including vehicle, foot, and bicycle patrols, responding to emergencies such as fire alarms, medical incidents, and criminal activities
• Assist local police and fire districts and responsible for documenting their actions in clear, concise reports.

Dispatch

• Receive emergency and non-emergency calls, determine the nature and location of incidents, and dispatch appropriate personnel or agencies.
• Maintain confidentiality, operate various communication equipment, and manage records and logs for all transmissions and calls.
• Assist with parking-related matters and lost-and-found items.

Campus Services

• Secure and open campus facilities as scheduled, monitor alarm systems, provide escorts, deliver sensitive materials, offer vehicle jump-starts and lockout assistance, and conduct welfare checks.
• Handle upset or hostile individuals calmly and professionally
• Work effectively in confined or distracting environments
• Serve as emergency response team members.

Residence Life Services

• Frequently interact with resident students at all hours
• Perform lockout services when Residence Life is unavailable
• Respond to disturbances and emergencies in residence halls and support Residence Life staff; conduct room searches as needed.

Traffic and Parking Control

• Enforce campus parking regulations, issue citations, tow vehicles, and provide traffic control during events or incidents.

Administrative Tasks

• Perform data entry for parking and incident report systems, complete reports and projects promptly and accurately.

Training

• Maintain all required professional and job-related certifications.

Other Duties as Assigned

Education:

High school diploma or GED, plus at least 30 units of college coursework in Administration of Justice or related field.

Experience:

Minimum of one (1) year of safety and security experience required. Customer service, security, or experience in a college or university setting preferred.

Skills/Abilities:

• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Access, and other internet and electronic communication applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; bilingual abilities are preferred.
• Knowledge of crime and fire prevention techniques.
• Physical capacity for job duties including walking, standing, running, lifting, bending, twisting, restraining individuals, and handcuffing.
• Ability to wear a uniform and handle safety equipment as needed.
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, nights, and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to work overtime during emergencies or major campus events and to maintain minimum staffing levels.
• Sound judgment and the ability to remain calm and professional under pressure, especially when facing verbal hostility.
• Pre-employment screening may include drug screening, reference checks, physical examination, criminal history background checks, and a complete driving history check.

Licenses &

Certifications:

Valid California Driver's License (Class

C) with the ability to be bonded by SMC carriers;
Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications;
Current California BSIS Guard Card required.

POST P.C. 832 training certificate (40-hr) or the BSIS School Security Guard Training certificate (24-hr) preferred.

Application Review & Recruitment Timeline

This position is part of a continuous recruitment and will remain open until filled. The first review of applications will begin on July 24, 2026. To be considered in the initial review, please submit your application before this date.

Interviews are tentatively scheduled to take place during the week of August 3, 2026.

Additional application materials may be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.