Police Community Service Officer; Substitute Job Oceanside area,California USA,Government

Position: Police Community Service Officer (Substitute) 2023-2024

Police Community Service Officer (Substitute)

Mira Costa College

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Type of Assignment: Full Time

Assignment Category: Temporary Assignment

Position Details: Temporary, hourly substitute positions. May work day, evening, graveyard, and/or weekend shifts as needed at any of the Mira Costa College sites.

Applications are valid through June 30, 2024, at which time they will expire. A new posting for this pool will be posted on July 1, 2024, and those still interested will need to reapply at that time.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT:

Mira Costa College Board Policy 7800:
Employee Residency requires all classified staff, administrators, and temporary/hourly short-term employees to maintain and permanently reside in a principal place of residence in the state of California that is within two-hundred (200) road miles from the employee's regularly assigned district worksite. The purpose of the policy is to promote efficiency and continuity throughout all campus administrative functions, provide students with high quality assistance and accessibility to all academic and campus services, ensure that students receive an engaging education, and respond to emerging student needs.

The District may consider an individual request to temporarily reside outside of the State of California or outside the 200-mile limit on a case-by-case basis, not to exceed twelve consecutive months.

Salary Range: 16

Compensation: $27.85 per hour (range 16, step 1, on the Classified Salary Schedule).

Employees must make arrangements for the direct deposit of paychecks into the financial institution of their choice, via electronic fund transfer.

Benefits: Short-term, temporary employees may be eligible for Healthy Families Sick Leave and enrollment in a retirement system.

Position Term in Months: Varies

Application Procedure: In order to be considered for this position, you must submit the following documents directly in the online system and finish applying and receive a confirmation number:

Application on which you list all relevant experience.

Cover letter.

(optional) If you have any relevant degrees, coursework, and/or certificates, you may also attach those documents if desired.

Offer of employment to the person selected for this position is contingent upon
1) successful completion of a pre-placement physical exam at district expense;
2) submission of a current tuberculosis test clearance;
3) proof of eligibility to work in the United States;
4) fingerprint clearance; and
5) approval by the Board of Trustees.

Retired STRS members are not eligible for this position.

Basic Function: Under limited supervision, provide security patrol and safety checks for all campuses via vehicle, foot and bicycle on a graveyard or weekend shift; provide safety escorts; and perform related duties as assigned.

Distinguishing Characteristics: Police Community Service Officer is distinguished from Police Services Officer in that incumbents in the former class work a night shift with no sworn staff on duty and do not have evidentiary responsibilities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

Conduct security patrols on foot, bicycle or in a vehicle throughout assigned district campus, facilities and sites on a graveyard or weekend shift; examine doors, windows and gates to ensure they are secure; identify security and safety hazards and problems; watch for and report irregularities, such as fire/safety hazards and unauthorized individuals on campus; contact supervisor or outside law enforcement authorities for assessment of any observed violations or problems.

Ensure assigned campus buildings are properly secured; perform safety checks and clear buildings; provide escort services to students, faculty and visitors, when needed.

Provide assistance to disabled motorists; help open locked vehicles and provide jumpstarts to vehicles with dead batteries.

Enter, modify, update and retrieve computer data; maintain records and prepare reports; attend meetings; participate in department training including handcuff techniques and the use of OC spray.

Other Duties:

Perform first aid and CPR as needed.

Collect and process evidence at minor crime scenes.

Contact facilities or custodial staff as needed.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge Of:

General functions, operations and activities of a police department.

Security and safety principles applicable to the work.

Police terminology and pertinent federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations and procedures relating to campus security, police records, parking enforcement and citation.

Proper operation and care of radio and telephone equipment and operational characteristics of emergency communication system equipment.

District organization, functions, rules,…


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