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Public Safety Officer I - Short Term - Temporary/Hourly Assignment

Inside Higher Ed
Bakersfield, CA Temporary
POSTED ON 4/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/9/2026
Kern Community College District

Salary: $19.05 Hourly

Job Type: Temporary -- Classified Substitute

Job Number: FY22-2300580

Location: Bishop/Mammoth, CA

Department: Safety and Security

Below is our job description for this position. Please also review the Important Instructions & Additional Information section below, which contains valuable information about our application process.

Basic Function

This is a professional expert, short term temporary opportunity

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, patrol and guard the college campus to assure the safety and protection of persons, buildings, grounds, equipment and other property of the District.

Representative Duties

Patrol campus buildings and grounds on foot and by vehicle; guard property against fire, theft, vandalism and illegal entry; insure safety of parked vehicles; enforce parking rules and regulations; issue parking citations; inspect and check security of doors, windows and gates; turn lights on and/or off; secure chains in driveways.

Investigate and report presence of unauthorized persons on grounds or in buildings; deal with disturbances according to department policy; observe and document details of occurrences; assist in the arrest of violators when necessary.

Investigate unusual or potentially dangerous conditions; report detected leaks or malfunctions of electric, plumbing, heating or other equipment; notify appropriate persons regarding impaired equipment; take appropriate emergency action.

Provide escort for faculty, staff and students as required.

Report emergency medical situations, including illnesses, shock, seizures and bleeding; summon appropriate emergency medical personnel.

Submit routine reports of activities, including, but not limited to, incident and accident reports; issue parking citations and warnings; assist security officers as necessary.

Transport monies as requested.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and one year of experience in a security setting. Additional specialized training in police science, public administration or a related field is desirable.

Licenses And Other Requirements

Proof of completion of School Security Course certification.

Possession of current Guard Card.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid CPR and First Aid certificates.

Satisfactory completion of pre-employment physical assessment.

Satisfactory completion of pre-employment drug testing.

Knowledge & Abilities

Knowledge Of

Principles and procedures of investigation, arrest, search and seizure.

Procedures of crowd control and emergency response.

Principles and procedures of record keeping and report preparation.

Ability To

Learn and apply pertinent provisions of the State Penal Code, Vehicle Code and Education Code.

Operate a patrol vehicle and patrol equipment in a safe and effective manner.

Conduct an investigation according to District policy.

Analyze and respond to situations quickly and independently according to District policy. Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Important Instructions & Additional Information

Complete applications received by the "assured consideration date" above are guaranteed to be reviewed by Human Resources. If you apply after this date, there is no guarantee that your application will be reviewed. However, we still recommend that you apply because recruitments remain open and are posted until filled. The District and/or College reserves the right to extend time limits and/or repost or restart recruitments at any point.

Completed applications must include the following.

  • Completed online application for employment
  • Current resume
  • Letter of interest (cover letter)
  • List of 5 (five) professional references (entered in online application)
  • Copy of legible transcripts (if required for the position)

It is the applicant's responsibility to redact or remove any personally identifiable information from all documents prior to uploading. This includes Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, photos, etc.

International or Foreign Degrees

Applicants with international or foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.

Accommodations

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. (For more information, see our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunities website.)

Discrimination Free Work Environment

Discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation of any person, military and veteran status, or the perception that a person has one or more of these characteristics is illegal and violates Kern Community College District policy.

The Kern CCD Equal Employment Opportunity Plan guides the development, implementation, and monitoring of the District's efforts to foster equal employment opportunities and workplace diversity.

See our Discrimination-Free Work Environment webpage for more information.

Work Authorization

Kern Community College District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.

E-Verify

The Kern Community College District participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify program to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, please visit e-verify.gov.

Helpful Links

Kern Community College District

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All applicants must apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/kccd/jobs/4205048/public-safety-officer-i-short-term-temporary-hourly-assignment. Emails will not be accepted.

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