What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Guard position at Merced College?
40 hours/week
*Hires selected for this position will be required to pass a comprehensive background check*
**4% shift differential**
As a campus security/citation officer you will work directly with the Campus Police Department and at the direction of the Campus Police Department Chief of Police. This position assists campus police with the safety of staff, students, and visitors to our campus. Security/citation officers observe and report to law enforcement, write parking citations, and provide important nonenforcement services to our staff, students, and members of the community. In addition to being a part of a team, you will become a member of the Merced College Community. Merced College Campus Police invite you to apply to join our team.
Merced College Mission
At Merced College, students are our focus, and we are known by their success. We transform lives through education and workforce development.
Merced College Vision
Enriching our community through educational experiences and support services:
- Degree/Certificate Programs
- Transfer
- Career Technical Education
- Workforce Training
- Lifelong Learning
- Basic Skills
- Community Engagement
General Description:
Under supervision of Chief Law Enforcement Officer, provides and maintains campus security; patrols and safeguards campus property, buildings and grounds.
(May be assigned to Merced or Los Banos Campus)
Examples of Duties
Representative Duties:
- Patrols campus buildings and grounds to prevent vandalism and theft
- Installs parking dispenser tickets, collects and records money from dispensers
- Issue citations for parking violations
- Answers security alarm alerts and notifies appropriate personnel or agencies of any occurrence activity which is detrimental to the welfare of individuals or college property
- Prepares written reports for non-criminal activities
- Must be able to walk and be on feet at least five hours per shift
- Other related duties as assigned
Knowledge of:
- Methods and techniques to improve security
Ability to:
- Analyze situations and exercise good judgment with a minimum of supervision
- Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records and reports
- Confront people on security matters without unnecessary alienation
- Capacity to stand and walk for long periods of time in various types of weather
- Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students
Typical Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
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High school diploma OR GED
OR - The equivalent education and experience
- Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students
License or Certificate
- Possession of valid California driver’s license
PHYSICAL DEMAND AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Environment:
Work is performed primarily outside of an office environment with some travel to different sites; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends.
Physical Ability to:
2.Occasional = 25-50 % 4. Very Frequent = 76% and above
1 a. Sit for prolonged periods of time
3 b. Stand for extended periods of time
3 c. Walk assigned patrol area3 d. Ascend and descend stairs
4 e. See for purposes of reading printed matter, observing students, staff and the public and operating a vehicle
3 f. Hear and understand speech at normal levels
4 g. Communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation
2 h. Bend and twist, kneel and stoop
1 i. Lift 75 pounds
1 j. Carry 75 pounds
Vision:
See in the normal visual range with or without correction
Hearing:
Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction
Supplemental Information
How to Apply:
- Submit a complete application by the closing date/time on the Merced College career pages at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mccd/transferjobs
Required Documentation:
- Letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position (cover letter)
- Resume
- List of three professional references (no reference letters permitted)
If Applicable:
- Legible unofficial college transcripts; transcripts must include the degree major and date the institution granted the degree; official copies are not required unless applicant is hired
- Foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation completed by an approved organization per the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/transcripts
Only the required documentation as listed above will be accepted for this recruitment. Any additional documentation will be removed from your application profile.
Interview Information:
Those applicants deemed highly qualified for the position will be invited to appear for oral interviews before a screening committee. A limited number of candidates will be invited to interviews. Interviews will be scheduled on site.
Employee Benefits:
Health benefits for the employee and all their eligible dependents cost employee’s only $12 per month and provide access to PPO medical coverage, PPO dental coverage, VSP Vision coverage, and more! Please visit our Merced College Benefits Website for more details about our incredible employee benefits. In addition, sick leave and retirement benefits are also provided.
Condition of Employment:
The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis at his/her own expense prior to the start of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, all new employees are required to verify their identity and the right to work in the United States. Merced College does not sponsor visas. All offers of employment are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. The applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Individuals with disabilities may request any needed accommodation to participate in the application process. Please submit your request with your application to the Human Resources Office.
Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Merced College offers a wide range of employee benefits at minimal cost to the employee.
CLASSIFIED Health Benefits
Cost is $12.00/month for 10 months/year. There is no cost during June and July. $12.00 covers the following as long as the members use Plan providers:
- Medical (Anthem Blue Cross):$100 deductible for each family member or $300 deductible per family paid by employee each calendar year.100% coverage after deductible is paid (except for emergency room visits which cost $100 unless the person is admitted to the hospital).
- Dental (Delta Dental):
- Vision (VSP):
- Prescription (Navitus):
- $50,000 life insurance policy on employee.
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
- District and employee both pay into both social security and Medicare.
- Holidays – 11 paid plus 5 days during Christmas
- Vacation – 12 days
- Sick leave - 12 days