College Safety Officer

Under the direction of the Chief of Police/designee and subject to District regulations, patrol and protect personnel, facilities and property; control traffic; assist with investigation of crimes on District property; enforce laws, traffic regulations and safety regulations; provide security and traffic control for large gatherings, assemblies or other District activities.

• Patrol District property on foot and by vehicle.
• Make frequent checks of buildings, vending areas, parking lots, etc.
• Conduct unscheduled checks on areas likely to attract criminal or vagrant activity.
• Secure/unlock District facilities in the absence of custodial staff.
• Respond to alarm calls and reset alarms.
• Enforce parking regulations and issue citations.
• Provide traffic control for large gatherings and assemblies.
• Meet with owners of cited vehicles to discuss citations.
• Post vehicle abandonment notices and contact Police Communication Center for tow away.
• Appear in court as required.
• Maintain and perform minor repairs to daily parking permit dispensers.
• Perform minor emergency repairs as needed to secure District property.

• Cooperate with public safety agencies and sworn District Police Officers to maintain public safety on District grounds.
• Respond to reports of disturbances and intercede when appropriate.
• Enforce restraining orders when District property is included in the restraining order.
• Advise public on use of facilities and direct unauthorized groups or individuals to depart District property.
• Responsible for access and intrusion systems district wide.
• Render emergency first aid and CPR as needed in absence of college nurse.
• Investigate crimes such as stolen vehicles and locker or automobile burglaries.
• Perform vehicle jump starts and unlocks.
• Respond to calls on elevator problems.
• Promote public relations and provide public directions and assistance.
• Serve as a member of campus committees as assigned or volunteered.
• Make presentations in classrooms or at student forums on District police services and safety.
• Transport college nurse to campus locations for treatment of accidents or illnesses.
• Transport ill or injured students or staff to campus health center.
• Perform money escorts as required; provide escort to parking lots, etc. as requested.

• Report all traffic control signs and devices that are down or need repair.
• Prepare police reports for theft, vandalism, etc.
• Take statements from victims, witnesses, parties, and witnesses in vehicle accident reports.
• Document accident and incident scenes through photographs.

• Receive, take and hold for safekeeping all recovered, found or abandoned property.
• Deliver recovered property (books, umbrellas, etc.) to Lost and Found.
• Contact owner by telephone when appropriate.

One year experience in Los Rios CCD as a Campus Patrol or equivalent; OR one year of work experience in corrections or a security related field; OR successful completion of a basic police academy, or equivalent, certified by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).

• Within 90 days of hire, complete courses in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation and maintain certification thereafter.
• Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.
• Education must be from an accredited institution.

(Experience Requirement:
One year of experience is equal to 12 months of experience at 40 hours per week. Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for purposes of meeting the experience requirement. Education Requirement: One year of education is equal to 30 semester units.)