Public Safety Officer Senior (GRAVEYARD)

(ON-CAMPUS - in-person position)

THE COLLEGE - About Orange Coast College

Orange Coast College (OCC) engages in a wide range of collaborative efforts aimed at fostering a culture of educational excellence and inclusivity. With a commitment to providing high-quality academic programs and student-centered support services OCC creates an environment where all students can thrive. As a diverse and globally-minded institution the college takes pride in initiatives that empower student communities by promoting cultural synergy across departments including the Office of Student Equity the Global Engagement Center and the Multicultural Center.

OCC is a recognized leader in preparing students for transfer to four-year institutions and holds the prestigious designations of both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American Native American and Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI). The college also boasts state-of-the-art facilities and is the first community college in Southern California to offer on-campus residential housing with over 300 apartment units further enhancing the student experience.

Orange Coast College Employee-Student Demographic Information

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ABOUT THE DISTRICT

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY & IMPACT
The Coast Community College District (Orange Coast College Golden West College and Coastline) continues to strengthen our efforts around diversity equity inclusion access and anti-racism. Orange Coast College is focused on creating a culture of inclusive excellence by uplifting employees and students through an environment that is equitable diverse inclusive and accessible. We have a strong focus and importance on building an inclusive culture and atmosphere of belonging. We will be actively listening assessing and evaluating for this throughout each stage of the application recruitment and interview process.

• Orange Coast College - Diversity Equity Inclusion and Accessibility Page
• Orange Coast College - Diversity Equity Inclusion & Accessibility Plan

Ideal candidates for this position share OCCs devotion to educating and improving the lives of our representative students employees and community populations. We currently enroll 17102 students the majority of whom are from racially minoritized populations: 36% of OCCs students are Latinx 2% are African-American 25% are Asian less than 1% are Native American 29% are White and 5% are multiracial.

• Provides leadership for Public Safety Officers on assigned campus or campuses and/or event by prioritizing patterns for surveillance and patrol overseeing and directing movement of vehicle and pedestrian traffic and stationing themselves at visible locales. Includes pre-planning meetings for Commencement and other large events.
• Proactively monitors campus activity to ensure the safety and security of students staff and authorized visitors before during and after normal business hours. Maintains a high level of positive and professional visibility.
• Enhances day-to-day customer relations by providing information and assistance to students staff and visitors in a way that establishes and maintains rapport with the student community.
• Attends student-faculty meetings on matters governing student safety. Receives feedback on campus areas concerning students faculty and staff. Recommends and prepares patrol routines in response to these and other customer responses.
• Conveys college policy rules and expectations for student conduct. Answers questions from students regarding policies procedures and the role of the department.
• Anticipates and intervenes in potential and actual incidents where students and or property may be at risk of harm or damaged.
• Protects campus property and facilities by making inspections. Checks buildings for physical safety and security. Inspects monitors and ensures accessible usage of the security of doors windows gates campus emergency phones AEDs and fire extinguishers. Manages monthly inspections by Public Safety Officers at the campuses. Addresses unusual or suspicious activity.
• Responds to complaints incidents and hazardous situations. Conducts investigations of reported injuries and accidents. Responds to incidents putting students staff and the general public at risk or harm. Interviews victims complainants and witnesses.
• Provides security at District and campus functions as required. Opens and closes buildings and rooms for meetings. Directs traffic and controls parking and safe movement of vehicles in parking areas. Conducts parking enforcement.
• Detects and reports fire hazards. Responds to fire and burglar alarms. May be expected to extinguish small blazes while calling in fires to the local Fire Department using established emergency communications protocols.
• Contacts and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses.
• Works with staff in developing and implementing student activities and programs designed to reduce risk and enhance students sense of safety.
• Acts as a representative point of contact for the public needing assistance from the Public Safety Department.
• Performs other related duties as assigned that support the objective of the position.
• Required to abide by all District policies and procedures including Board Policy 3050 Code of Professional Ethics.

Knowledge and Skills

• The position requires in-depth knowledge of the methods practices and procedures for effective security and safety enforcement.
• Requires knowledge of the pertinent education codes District policies laws ordinances and Motor Vehicle code related to the area of responsibility.
• Requires working knowledge of positive behavior intervention strategies feedback and support.
• Requires knowledge of techniques for identifying weapons drugs impaired abilities and other unauthorized apparatus or behavior.
• Requires a basic procedural understanding of law enforcement and procedures and best practices connected with apprehension and custody of persons committing infractions.
• Requires understanding of and skill at applying basic interviewing techniques vehicle operations and safe driving practices standard broadcasting procedures using a handheld radio system and crowd vehicle and pedestrian control.
• Requires sufficient math skills to record distances numbers and times.
• Requires sufficient writing skills to prepare incident reports.
• Requires sufficient human relations skills to conduct peer-to-peer orientations participate in advocacy meetings resolve conflicts and confrontations affect the behavior of others advise students in positive behaviors and problem solving and convey a positive image of the District and campus.

• Requires the ability to perform all of the essential duties and functions of the position.
• Requires the ability to learn interpret and apply relevant education and vehicle penal codes District policies rules and procedures.
• Requires the ability to utilize the authorized resources and equipment of the position in a safe and responsible manner.
• Requires the ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine and take proactive and professional action.
• Requires the ability to use appropriate physical defense and suppression measures to protect oneself or others in the most adverse of situations.
• Requires the ability to meet standards of physical stature endurance and agility established by the District.
• Must be able to maintain two-way radio communication with campus administration and local police.
• Requires the ability to administer first aid in injury and emergency situations.
• Requires the ability to communicate positively with students in a multi-ethnic and demographic setting and to interact both formally and informally with District staff outside agency personnel parents and the public.

• The general physical demands working conditions and essential job functions associated with this classification will be kept on file with the Office of Human Resources.
• Essential functions will vary by position.
• As defined by Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Californias Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) the District shall engage in a timely good-faith interactive process with employees or employment applicants who are requesting or are in need of reasonable accommodations and provide reasonable accommodations for employees or employment applicants who because of their disability are limited in or unable to perform one or more of the essential functions of their job in accordance with applicable state and federal law.

• The position typically requires an Associate of Arts/Science degree or equivalent 21 years of age and three years of security/surveillance experience supplemented by specialized successful training in security safety and behavior intervention..
• Or any combination of education and experience that would provide the required equivalent qualifications for the position.
  • Additional higher education in public safety jurisprudence or a related field may substitute for experience.

• Evidence of demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability geographic gender gender identity and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. (California Code of Regulations Title 5 53022; Education Code Section 87360; Coast Community College District EEO Plan)

• Requires a valid drivers license.
• Successful completion of an approved 832 P.C.
  Laws of Arrest Search and Seizure course or higher.
• Requires successful completion of an approved School Security Training (SB 1626) resulting in an active state-issued license.
• Requires current First Aid CPR and AED certifications within a reasonable time after
  employment.

• Experience in campus safety and/or law enforcement is preferred.
• Knowledge of the Jeanne Clery Act Kristen Smart Act Safe Schools Act and the law violations related to California Penal Code 626 is preferred.
• Successful completion of an approved POST-certified Regular Basic Course (664-hour minimum basic academy).

• Note: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA at this time.

**Notice regarding required investigative consumer report: 

The investigation will involve a review of address history civil and criminal records financial history real estate records professional licenses social media and online presence.

• Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
• The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Coast Community College District policies procedures and Title IX. (Reference: BP/AP 5910)
• The Coast Community College District celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students staff administrators and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the Districts strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply.

The SELECTED CANDIDATEis required to complete the following before employment:

• Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment).
• Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the candidates expense. (Clearance must be received before the first day of employment)
• Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• Participate in a new hire onboarding appointment with an Employment Services Representative.

• A complete Coast Community College DistrictOnline Employment Application.
• Responses toSupplemental Questions(please provide clear and detailed responses as they will be carefully evaluated to determine the most qualified candidate(s) to be invited for an interview; please do not paste your resume put see resume or N/A or leave blank).
• ACover Letterhighlighting your experiences relevant to this position and addressing the minimum and essential qualifications including your evidence of demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability geographic gender gender identity and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.(PDF recommended).
• ACurrent Resumeof professional experience and educational background. (PDF recommended).

Apply online at deadline to apply isNovember 26 2025.Application materials must be electronically submitted online at be considered for employment. Incomplete applications application materials submitted by mail and documents not requested in the job announcement will not be considered. Please note that the district does not return materials submitted in the application process (copies of original supporting documents are acceptable).

Reasonable Accommodations

Individuals who need reasonable accommodations in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office for assistance or email at .

Selection Procedure

• All online applications received by the application deadline will be screened to determine which applicants meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement. Please note: Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure an interview.

• Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and who are also deemed to possess the highest committee evaluation will be invited to an interview.
• If any travel is required for an applicant to participate in person during the interview process this will be done soat the candidates own expense.