On-Call Security
Job in
Joshua Tree, San Bernardino County, California, 92252, USA
Listed on 2026-02-28
Listing for:
Copper Mountain Community College (CA)
Per diem
position Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
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Security
Security Guard, Site Security, Unarmed Security, Private Security
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Joshua Tree
Overview
Under the general supervision of the Assigned Supervisor, patrol, observe and check District facilities, parking lots and adjacent areas; provide safe and secure environment for students, staff, visitors and property; enforce applicable laws and ordinances.
This is for an on-call position and you will only be working as needed. This position does require a guard card and we prefer to start with someone that has already obtained this. We will provide training for the right candidate. Application packets will be looked at as they are received.
Responsibilities- Patrol District facilities and campuses before, during and after regular business hours by vehicle and on foot; take appropriate action following District policy to ensure public safety.
- Guard, check and secure doors, rooms, buildings and equipment; answer and respond to alarms and emergency calls; answer questions and direct visitors.
- Report hazardous or unusual conditions or malfunctions observed; guard against and inspect for vandalism, illegal entry, theft and fire; maintain high visibility in assigned areas to prevent campus violations and crimes.
- Escort unauthorized individuals from campus; identify, observe and question individuals on campus premises when their presence is questionable; contact local law enforcement officials and agencies in investigation and apprehension of persons involved in violations.
- Take incident reports or complaints from students, District personnel and the public for further action; conduct routine investigations and write reports on incidents.
- Receive and respond to requests for help and assistance for ill, injured or handicapped persons; administer basic first aid according to established guidelines.
- Operate equipment used for communications, patrol vehicles and other assigned equipment.
- Turn lights on and off; lock and unlock doors; set and turn off intrusion alarm systems; provide security services for special events; control traffic and place traffic barricades as appropriate.
- Enforce parking regulations on campus and issue parking citations as necessary.
- Maintain friendly and supportive atmosphere in a service-oriented environment.
- Utilize a computer-based log and incident reporting system to record and track campus incidents.
- Serve as primary point of contact for all alarms involving fire and security systems.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
- Valid California Driver's License.
- Current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) card, including Automatic External Defibrillator (AED).
- Acceptable driving record and qualify for insurability by the District's insurance carrier.
- May be required to receive Hepatitis B vaccine.
- Methods, practices, terminology and procedures used in public safety activities.
- Basic computer operation; be able to read and send emails, check work orders, and perform internet research.
- Basic record keeping and report writing techniques.
- Basic first aid, CPR, and AED.
- The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.
- Megan s Law.
- Patrol, observe and monitor assigned campus and District facilities, parking lots and adjacent areas.
- Operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner.
- Provide safe and secure environment for students, staff, visitors and property.
- Enforce applicable laws and ordinances.
- Learn security procedures and utilize sound judgment in emergency situations; call emergency services and/or Sheriff s office as necessary.
- Perform first aid and CPR, including AED.
- Learn applicable District rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Communicate tactfully and effectively with students, staff and the public.
- Observe and retain names, faces and details of occurrences.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
- Inspect and check the security of doors, windows and gates.
- Prevent entry and report presence of unauthorized persons on grounds or in buildings.
- Prepare reports and other information as required.
- Operate equipment such as two-way radio, patrol vehicles and other assigned equipment.
- Learn to interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Work independently with little direction and understand and work within scope of authority.
- Run, stoop, and stand for extended periods of time.
- Run or walk over rough or uneven surfaces.
- Bend at the waist, kneel or crouch; reach overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
- Lift and/or carry equipment and/or supplies up to 30 pounds.
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