Public Safety Officer Senior (GRAVEYARD)

Definition

(ON-CAMPUS - in-person position)

Orange Coast College (OCC) is seeking equity-minded individuals for a classified employee role as a Public Safety Officer Senior under the Administrative Services Wing as part of the Campus Public Safety Department.

THE COLLEGE - About Orange Coast College

Orange Coast Colleges 164-acre campus is located in Costa Mesa just minutes from Southern Californias beautiful beaches with its main campus in Costa Mesa and a campus in Newport Beach (Waterfront Campus). Orange Coast College (OCC) was founded in 1947 with the mission to serve the educational needs of a diverse local and global community. The College empowers students to achieve their goals by providing high-quality culturally responsive and innovative programs and services through pathways leading to degrees transfers certificates foundational skills workforce development and lifelong learning. The College promotes student development learning and equitable outcomes by fostering a respectful inclusive caring and participatory campus climate of student engagement and academic inquiry. Ideal candidates for this position will share OCCs dedication to transforming lives through education with a strong commitment to serving a diverse and vibrant student population. We currently enroll 17859 students the majority of whom are from racially minoritized populations : 38% of OCCs students are Latinx 2% are African-American 23% are Asian less than 1% are Native American 29% are White and 6% are multiracial. As a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an eligibility designation as an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) Orange Coast College reflects the dynamic diversity in the region.

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

Direct Link : Employee / Student Profile Comparison Dashboard

THE DEPARTMENT : About the OCC Public Safety Department

The Orange Coast College Campus Public Safety cultivates an accessible and inclusive community where all students have an equal opportunity to participate in all aspects of campus life. Qualified Campus Public Safety Officers demonstrate sensitivity to student needs promote student success through equal access and facilitate student learning and safety through partnerships with students faculty and staff. Campus Public Safety Officers and the campus safety department work closely with all students faculty staff and visitors to ensure a safe learning and business environment. The position also works closely with the swap meet operations team vendors and patrons of the swap meet. During the weekends numerous special events are occurring on campus that will require a security presence. Officers may be assigned to such special events and work closely with the OCC Facilities Rental and Maintenance and Operations staff.

ABOUT THE DISTRICT

The Coast Community College District is a multi-college district that includes Coastline Community College Golden West College and Orange Coast College. The three colleges offer programs in transfer general education occupational / technical education community services and student support services. Coastline Golden West and Orange Coast colleges enroll more than 60000 students each year in more than 300 degree and certificate programs. Since its founding in 1947 the Coast Community College District has enjoyed a reputation as one of the leading community college districts in the United States. The Coast Community College District values diversity equity inclusion access and anti-racism by creating a culture of inclusive excellence that uplifts employees and students through an environment that is equitable diverse inclusive and accessible.

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.

Summary

Performs proactive security intervention law enforcement and public information duties that provide a safe environment for students staff and the public while on District or campus properties. Protects students and property by carrying out proactive programs and public safety processes enforcing the California Education Code and District policies and protocols.

Distinguishing Career Features

The Senior Public Safety Officer represents the second and senior-level career ladder for college campus safety student engagement and security. Incumbents are fully competent to perform all of the duties of the position and have received supplemental training to provide service. Senior Public Safety Officers require at least three years of experience as a Public Safety Officer advanced training and certifications and the ability to work with students in peer-level mediation direct student activities attend formal proceedings and organize and lead a team assigned to enhance safety and security on campuses.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Specific duties may vary among departments divisions and jobs. Incumbents typically perform a substantial portion or all of the following types of duties as assigned :

Qualifications and Physical Demands

Knowledge and Skills

Abilities

Physical Abilities

Education and Experience

Additional higher education in public safety jurisprudence or a related field may substitute for experience.

AND

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)

Licenses and Certificates

Laws of Arrest Search and Seizure course or higher.

employment.

Desirable Qualifications

Working Conditions

Work is performed indoors and outdoors where safety and health considerations exist from temperature extremes physical effort and at-risk incidents.

Conditions of Employment

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.

(ON-CAMPUS - In-person position) This is a temporary special-funded full-time classified staff 40-hour per week 12-month per year position. The District reserves the right to extend modify or eliminate this position based upon available funds. The normal hours of work will be Wednesday through Sunday 11 : 00 pm to 7 : 00 am with the flexibility to occasionally work different evening and / or day hours and / or different weekend hours when necessary to meet the needs of the department. This will include a graveyard shift differential and a full-weekend shift differential for a 10% max total shift differential. The effective date of employment will be arranged with the supervisor. The District provides medical dental and vision insurance for the employee and eligible dependents and life insurance for the employee. (Salary Schedule : EE-115 10% max graveyard shift differential and weekend shift differential)

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.

Pay Philosophy :

Through policies practices and other benefit programs Coast Community College District delivers a fair and equitable total compensation program that promotes equal employment opportunity inclusion and workforce general it is the policy of the District to place new employees at the first step of the salary grade. All movement on the salary schedule will occur July 1 of each year for all classified employees.

The SELECTED CANDIDATE is required to complete the following before employment :

Application Requirements :

A complete application includes :

Apply online at deadline to apply is November 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 .

Additional Information

Selection Procedure

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

To be considered in the initial committee review all materials requested in this vacancy notice must be received no later than the filing deadline. Submission of all application materials is the responsibility of the applicant. Applicants wishing to apply for more than one position must submit separate application materials for each desired position.

Applicants who are eliminated from consideration will be notified by email. All applicants are requested to provide an email address in their online application. Candidates should not expect official notification of the status of their candidacy until the Board of Trustees has acted upon the Colleges recommendation for employment.

The District reserves the right to contact the current or most recent employer and to investigate past employment records of applicants selected for interviews. The District reserves the right to extend the deadline re-advertise the position or delay filling this position based on the needs of the District and the student population we serve. The College does not return materials submitted in the application for a position.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Coast Community College District is committed to employing qualified administrators / managers faculty and staff members who are dedicated to student learning and success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters awareness promotes mutual understanding and respect and provides suitable role models for all students. We are committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity and equal consideration for all qualified candidates. The District does not discriminate unlawfully in providing educational or employment opportunities to any person on the basis of race color sex gender identity gender expression religion age national origin ancestry sexual orientation marital status medical condition physical or mental disability military or veteran status or genetic information.

TITLE IX NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

The 2 024 Coast Community College District Annual Security and Fire Safety Report provides the crime statistics for calendar yearsand 2023 were submitted to the U.S. Department of Education as required under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. A hard copy can be obtained from one of the Campus Safety Offices. Please contact any of the Campus Safety Offices for any questions. Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

CCTV,Typing,Customer Service,Hospital Experience,Computer Skills,Military Experience,Law Enforcement,5G,Dispatching,Emergency Management,Security,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 63066 - 85025