Monterey Peninsula College
Campus Security Officer
Salary: $3,092.00 - $3,417.00 Monthly
Job Type:
Job Number: 2021-00067
Closing: 4/6/2022 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Monterey, CA
Division: Administrative Services
Description
Job Summary
Under general supervision, to patrol campus buildings, facilities and grounds; to observe, report and investigate incidents and suspicious activities, ensuring the security and safety of property and persons; and to perform related duties as assigned. Conduct parking enforcement.
Example of Duties
Essential Functions
Patrol and provide security for district properties, buildings and grounds; ensure the security and safety of property and persons; patrol on foot as well as by vehicle.
Receive calls and requests for services; respond to requests for assistance from dispatcher and others; provide escort services as requested.
Observe and identify unusual, suspicious or dangerous circumstances; recognize safety violations; report unsafe conditions to the appropriate supervisor.
Enforce campus traffic and parking regulations; issue citations for parking violations; perform routine maintenance of parking permit machines; assist in collection of parking revenue; issue parking permits as required; assist in traffic and crowd control for campus events and activities;
Ensure that doors and gates are locked after the close of the day's activities; arm and disarm security alarms; lock and unlock buildings and facilities; identify malfunctioning locks and take appropriate action. Raise and lower flag daily.
Prepare incident reports, log calls received and maintain other record keeping as required. Investigate complaints and incidents according to established procedures.
Establish and maintain a uniformed presence and cooperative working relationships with faculty, staff, students and others from diverse backgrounds contacted in the performance of duties.
Communicate and cooperate with representatives of local law enforcement and fire agencies; assist with campus emergency situations; provide first aid or CPR as required.
Perform routine maintenance on carts, vehicles and other safety equipment.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Any combination of education and experience, which would indicate possession of the required knowledge and abilities listed herein. For example, completion of high school or equivalent and two years of recent experience in a security related position.
Knowledge
Knowledge of: Basic law enforcement and security principles and practices; traffic and parking rules and regulations; legal rights of citizens in general and students in particular; methods of record keeping and report writing practices.
Abilities
Ability to: learn traffic control methods; law enforcement methods; learn and utilize crowd control methods; prepare simple reports and keep records; analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action; learn, interpret and apply a variety of complex Federal, State and District laws, regulations, policies, procedures; recognize scope of authority; establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties; work effectively under stressful situations; demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to and appreciation for all individuals from diverse backgrounds.
PHYSICAL EFFORT/WORK ENVIRONMENT
Moderate to heavy physical effort; occasional standing or walking; periodic handling of moderate weight parcels up to 50 pounds; frequent full body exertion. Indoor or outdoor work environment; exposure to environmental extremes.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Possess or be eligible to obtain a School Security Officer Certification SB 390/1626 within six months of employment. Hold or obtain a valid First Aid and adult CPR with AED training Certificate within six months of employment. Maintain certification currency. Possess a valid Class C California driver's license and evidence of appropriate automobile insurance based on DMV regulations. Must be insurable by the college's insurance carrier while employed in this classification.
Desirable Qualifications
Experience working in customer service
Experience working in an educational environment
Experience working in a high traffic area, such as hospital, mall, etc.
Proof of Vaccination
New employees may begin working in their assignments only after the District has received proof that the person is fully vaccinated or an exemption has been approved.
Work Schedule / Supplemental Information
Work Schedule
40 hours per week/ 12 months per year
Hours vary and could include evenings and weekends
Management reserves the right to change schedules as needed
Starting Salary
STEP A ($3,092) - STEP C ($3,417)* GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE (no additional costs for benefits)

• Includes graveyard or swing shift differential if applicable

Monterey Peninsula College provides eligible employees with valuable benefits options, including medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, and long-term disability. Dependents can be covered by medical at no additional cost to the employee.
How to Apply
Visit www.mpc.edu/employment and select "classified and other positions." Here you will find the announcement and the "apply" button in the upper right hand corner. You will be asked to log-in or create a new user account.
Complete all required fields of the application AND
Attach a .pdf of your resume AND
Attach any additional certificates or training related to security or medical field AND
Answer the required Diversity Statement AND
Answer any required supplemental questions, if prompted
Only items listed above will be reviewed by the screening committee. Human Resources does not accept additional materials such as: letters of reference, test scores from other institutions, certificates of courses/programs completed, letters of commendation from schools, or transcripts with your application. Such items, if included, will not be forwarded to the selection committee. If you are a finalist, Human Resources will request any reference information that is required.
Monterey Peninsula College reserves the right to close or continue the recruitment at any time.
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon Governing Board approval. Employment with Monterey Peninsula College is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements. All new employees are required to submit proof of freedom from tuberculosis and proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Employees must sign the Oath of Affirmation of Allegiance, and submit fingerprints.
The District is an equal opportunity employer. The policy of the District is to encourage applications from all persons. No person shall be denied employment because of ethnicity or race, color, sex or gender, gender identity, age, religion, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, medical conditions, status as a Vietnam-era veteran, ancestry, or political or organizational affiliation