Job Description
Campus Community Services Officer (Part-Time)
Victor Valley College Salary: $29,544.00 Annually
Job Type: Part-time
Job Number: 2025-503 CMCSO06
Location: Victor Valley College - All Campus Locations, CA
Department: Campus Police
Closing: 4/28/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Basic Functions
FIRST DATE OF REVIEW IS SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 28, 2025 THIS RECRUITMENT WILL BE USED TO FILL THREE (3) PART-TIME POSITIONS THIS POSITION IS PART-TIME, (12) MONTH, $29,544.00 ANNUALLY (RANGE 19 OF THE CLASSIFIED SALARY SCHEDULE) FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) POSITION STATUS IS NON-EXEMPT Must complete and pass a background examination consistent with public safety employment and a pre-employment physical examination. Hours of the position: Can be assigned any work shift, no more than 20 hours per week, at any assigned college campus location(s) due to providing public safety coverage 24/7. DEFINITION Under general supervision, patrols and guards assigned areas, including grounds, buildings, parking lots, and other areas on campus; enforces campus parking regulations; provides security escort for students, faculty, and staff as needed; assists sworn peace officers with responding to alarms and/or radio calls; provides general information and assistance to the public; and performs related duties, as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general supervision from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS This classification is responsible for independently performing non-sworn peace officer duties in support of the Campus Police Department. Positions at this level exercise judgment and initiative in their assigned tasks, receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.
Representative Duties
EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS Management reserves the right to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees with verified medical conditions can perform the essential functions of the job.
- Patrols the campus, including buildings, facilities, grounds, and other property to provide security support, deter crime, and maintain a safe environment for students, staff, and faculty.
- Provides security escort for students, staff or visitors; provides security at special events as assigned.
- Performs traffic control on District sites; enforces parking and related traffic ordinances; issues citations if warranted; assists in the safe parking and movement of vehicles.
- Responds to a variety of emergency and public safety situations; administers first aid, as necessary.
- Maintains accurate records, log sheets, and files; prepares reports related to burglaries, petty theft, lost and found items, traffic accidents, and other situations which do not require the presence of a sworn police officer.
- Collects parking fees from parking machines, as assigned.
- Coordinates with other departments as needed, including assisting with special events; creates and posts signs throughout the campus to indicate direction, events, notices, or warnings.
- Operates, maintains, and performs minor repairs on parking equipment and meters; represents the District with related vendors.
- Receives and responds to questions and complaints from the public with respect to parking or other issues; investigates complaints; resolves and/or refers matters to appropriate staff.
- Works productively and cooperatively with others by demonstrating respect, patience and equitable treatment of all internal and external customers.
- Observes and complies with District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Education and Experience: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Education:
- Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.
Experience:
- Two (2) years of experience performing non-sworn security related duties.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Possession of a valid California Driver's License, to be maintained throughout employment.
- Possession of a valid First Aid and CPR certification to be maintained throughout employment.
- Must complete and pass a background examination consistent with public safety employment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must possess mobility to work primarily in a patrol and field environment and must maintain mobility, physical strength, and stamina to respond to emergency situations; vision to operate vehicles and to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone or radio. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking or running or standing on uneven terrain and climbing and descending structures to access incident scenes and to identify problems or hazards. Finger and manual dexterity are needed to operate police services equipment, and to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard. Positions in this classification frequently bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects with an average weight of 40 pounds, or heavier weights, the use of proper equipment, and/or assistance from other staff.
Positions may also work in a secondary office or station environment, and use standard office equipment, including a computer.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Employees work in outdoor conditions, and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, moving vehicles, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees also work in an office or station environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing District policies and procedures.
Knowledge and Abilities
QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: - Operations and services of a community college police department.
- Principles, practices, and methods of effective campus security.
- Methods and techniques of controlling traffic.
- Methods and techniques of preparing a diverse range of reports.
- Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, and procedures relevant to assigned areas of responsibility, consistent with Education Code 72330.5.
- Safety practices and equipment related to the work.
- Techniques of first aid and CPR.
- Campus geography, maps, streets, landmarks, and driving directions.
- Methods and techniques of interviewing complainants and witnesses.
- Record keeping principles and procedures.
- District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
- Techniques of providing a high level of customer service by effectively interacting with students, staff, faculty, representatives of outside organizations, and members of the public, including individuals of diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds, physical ability, and sexual orientation.
- The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.
Ability to:
- Learn, interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and campus policies and procedures, laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances.
- Obtain necessary information from individuals in stressful or emergency situations.
- Examine situations and identify pertinent problems/issues.
- Collect relevant information; evaluate realistic options; and recommend/implement appropriate course of action.
- Observe accurately, recall faces, names, descriptive characteristics, facts of incidents, and places.
- Perform technical, detailed, and responsible office support work.
- Operate radio communication equipment.
- Operate assigned vehicle and equipment in a safe and effective manner.
- Investigate and interview individuals concerning crime, traffic, and related incidents which do not require the presence of a sworn officer.
- Perform basic first aid and CPR procedures.
- Prepare clear, comprehensive, and concise reports and other information related to observed violations.
- Work confidentially with discretion.
- Understand scope of authority in making independent decisions.
- Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
- Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
- Effectively use computer systems, software applications, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
- Demonstrate sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds of community college students.
- Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
VISA
Victor Valley Community College does not sponsor Visas such as H1B Visas.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: To be considered a candidate for this position, all materials required should be received in the Victor Valley College Office of Human Resources by the First Review Date. If a file is not complete by the First Review Date, the application may not be considered by the Screening Committee.
It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all requested materials are received. All material included in the application packet become District property, will not be returned, and will not be copied.
Please note, the only form of communication you will receive throughout the recruiting and hiring process will be through email. It is your responsibility to check your email for any upcoming testing and/or interview dates. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.
Please note that the information provided on the application must be complete and will be the only information used to determine qualifications for the position. If it is unclear whether an applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position from the application, that applicant will be disqualified. A complete file consists of all of the following: 1. Completed electronically signed Victor Valley College application, which includes Contact Information, Education, Work Experience, References and Supplemental Questions.
2. Valid California state driver's license may be acquired within thirty (30) days of employment.
You may check your status at any time by logging into Victor Valley College Online Application Site at with your username and password.
Candidates wishing to apply for more than one position must apply for each position separately. Victor Valley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Board of Trustees is committed to supporting recruitment activities that are intentional, professional development opportunities that are meaningful, and instructional processes that support the goals of equal opportunity, equity, and diversity by providing equal consideration for all qualified candidates including but not limited to federally and state protected class, race, color, national origin, disability (mental and physical, including HIV/AIDS, cancer, and genetic characteristics), ancestry, sex/gender (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion (includes religious dress and grooming practices), age (over 40), marital status, medical condition (genetic characteristics, cancer or a record or history of cancer), military or veteran status, and genetic information.
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Job Tags
Part time, Work experience placement, Local area, Outdoor, H1b, Shift work,