Police Community Service Officer (substitute)
MiraCosta College

For full details and to apply, go to https://jobs.miracosta.edu/postings/2649

Type of Assignment: Full Time
Assignment Category: Temporary Assignment

Position Details:
One, temporary, hourly substitute position. May work day, evening, graveyard, and/or weekend shifts as needed at any of the MiraCosta College sites.

IMPORTANT: MiraCosta College requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to promote a safe and healthful workplace for employees and to promote the health and safety of our campus community. Unvaccinated employees are at greater risk of contracting and spreading COVID-19 within the workplace and to the college community that depends on college programs and services. As of August 23, 2021, all employees must submit proof of vaccination or request and receive approval for a medical or religious exemption prior to their start date. For more information, please visit https://www.miracosta.edu/covid/covid-vaccination-requirements.html.

Salary Range: 16
Compensation: $26.84 per hour (range 16, step 1, on the 2021-2022 Classified Salary Schedule).

Employees must make arrangements for the direct deposit of paychecks into the financial institution of their choice, via electronic fund transfer.

Benefits:
Short-term, temporary employees may be eligible for Healthy Families Sick Leave and enrollment in a retirement system.

Position Term in Months: $Term

Application Procedure:
In order to be considered for this position, you must submit the following documents directly in the online system and finish applying and receive a confirmation number:

1. Application on which you list all relevant experience.

2. Cover letter.

3. (optional) If you have any relevant degrees, coursework, and/or certificates, you may also attach those documents if desired.

Offer of employment to the person selected for this position is contingent upon 1) proof of being fully vaccinated* for COVID-19 or requesting and receiving approval for a medical or religious exemption; 2) successful completion of a pre-placement physical exam at district expense; 3) submission of a current tuberculosis test clearance; 4) proof of eligibility to work in the United States; 5) fingerprint clearance; and 6) approval by the Board of Trustees.

*Individuals are considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19 two weeks or more after they have received the second dose in a 2-dose series (e.g., Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna), or two weeks or more after they have received a single-dose vaccine (e.g., Johnson and Johnson [J&J/Janssen).

Retired STRS members are not eligible for this position.

Basic Function:
Under limited supervision, provide security patrol and safety checks for all campuses via vehicle, foot and bicycle; provide safety escorts; and perform related duties as assigned.

Distinguishing Characteristics:


Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

1. Conduct security patrols on foot, bicycle or in a vehicle throughout assigned district campus, facilities and sites; examine doors, windows and gates to ensure they are secure; identify security and safety hazards and problems; watch for and report irregularities, such as fire/safety hazards and unauthorized individuals on campus; contact supervisor or outside law enforcement authorities for assessment of any observed violations or problems.

2. Ensure assigned campus buildings are properly secured; perform safety checks and clear buildings; provide escort services to students, faculty and visitors, when needed.

3. Provide assistance to disabled motorists; help open locked vehicles and provide jumpstarts to vehicles with dead batteries.

4. Enter, modify, update and retrieve computer data; maintain records and prepare reports; attend meetings; participate in department training including handcuff techniques and the use of OC spray.

Other Duties:
1. Perform first aid and CPR as needed.

2. Collect and process evidence at minor crime scenes.

3. Contact facilities or custodial staff as needed.

4. Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge Of:
1. General functions, operations and activities of a police department.
2. Security and safety principles applicable to the work.
3. Police terminology and pertinent federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations and procedures relating to campus security, police records, parking enforcement and citation.
4. Proper operation and care of radio and telephone equipment and operational characteristics of emergency communication system equipment.
5. District organization, functions, rules, policies and procedures applicable to assigned areas of responsibility.
6. Operate a computer and standard business software.
7. State laws, rules and regulations relating to privacy, confidential information and liabilities including the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS), Family Educational Right to Privacy Act (FERPA) and victim confidentiality.
8. Written and oral communication skills including correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.

Ability To:
1. Maintain campus safety and security.
2. Prepare clear and accurate police reports, documents, data entries and files.
3. Analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action.
4. Remain alert, visible and observant.
5. Properly use nonlethal force utilizing a baton, pepper spray, TASER, etc.
6. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
7. Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
8. Operate a computer and use standard business software.
9. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all those encountered in the course of work.

Education & Experience:
To be eligible for this position, you must meet and provide evidence of the following minimum qualifications:

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent and at least one year of experience in law enforcement or security, and providing assistance/information to the public; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

NOTE: For work experience, one