Police Community Service Officer; Substitute

Police Community Service Officer (Substitute)

Mira Costa College

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

Type of Assignment:
Full Time

Assignment Category:
Temporary Assignment

Salary Range: 16

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

Employees must make arrangements for direct deposit of paychecks via electronic fund transfer.

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

Position Term in Months:
Varies

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.

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.

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.

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.

• 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 jump‑starts 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.

• 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.

• 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,…