Job Details

Job Title

Community Safety Officer

Job Description

Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff, and students and values the rich, diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. A strong candidate forthis position must have the understanding and ability to successfully support individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities and sexual orientations, as well as individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups. OurDistrict is committed to providing strategies for success and proactive student-centered practices and policies focused on eliminating equity gaps to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all. Under general supervision from assigned manager, performs duties related to the management, operation, activities, and services of the Community Safety Department; ensures the safety and security of the college community while adhering to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility; performs safety and security functions, including active patrolling, response to incidents, and participating in the daily activities and operations of the District's safety and parking operations at all District locations and events; and performs duties relating to maintaining safety, enforcing established rules and regulations, and supporting persons in need of help.

The shift we are currently recruiting for is Friday through Tuesday 6:00am - 2:00pm.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and experience guidelines any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required qualifications for the position. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Education/Training • Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade or General Educational Development (GED). Preferred: applicants with a degree in modern policing from a California Community College (see Title 5, Section 59700). Experience • Two years of general safety and/or security experience preferably involving extensive public contact. License/Certificate - Possession of, or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe, each of the following: • Valid California Driver's License with acceptable driving record. • Valid Guard Card. • Appropriate School Security Guard Training and Certification (SB 1626). • CPR, First Aid, and AED certification. • Hazardous Materials Awareness Certificate. • Community College specific POST training. Knowledge of: Principles, practices, procedures, and terminology used in law enforcement, Title IX, and crime prevention, including community-based policing principles and evidence-based policing practices, theft and loss prevention, de-escalation techniques, restorative justice techniques, techniques used to support people during emergency and potentially hostile situations, self-defense and arrest techniques, and legal requirements pertaining to the use of force. Trauma-informed and equity-minded investigative techniques, methods, and materials. Federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations regarding campus safety and security, including, but not limited to, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title IX, and the District's Disrupting Racial and Identity Profiling Action Plan. California Education and Safety Codes related to campus safety and security issues. Campus and other safety policies, procedures, and operations, including basic first aid and CPR. Effective traffic and parking control procedures and techniques. General safety precautions and emergency procedures, including common fire and safety hazards. Methods to successfully support individuals with varying backgrounds, which includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities, sexual orientation, individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups. Historical and systemic inequities and the effects and trauma on underrepresented and underserved populations. Principles, practices, and techniques of public relations and outreach. English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary, including proofreading techniques.

Ability to: Patrol facilities and effectively detect, prevent, and report issues. Assess emergency situations and develop, implement, and direct appropriate response strategies within legal and procedural guidelines. Identify security and safety hazards and concerns. Observe and report health-related information. Provide basic first aid and CPR. Safely operate vehicles while observing legal and defensive driving practices. Use two-way radios and similar communication devices. Remain calm and control emotional responses during tense, stressful, and emergency situations. Effectively support diverse campus groups and individuals under routine and stressful conditions. Apply an equity-minded framework and ensure programs, services, and processes are designed and delivered to meet the varying needs of all constituents. Interact and work effectively with a diverse population utilizing interpersonal and intercultural skills. Exercise sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff. Participate in ongoing equity-related trainings, including, but not limited to, community policing, de-escalation, anti-bias, cultural responsibility, and conflict avoidance. Demonstrate a commitment to patrolling and supporting the campus community with a guardian mindset. Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion principles. Maintain confidentiality of information. Properly handle difficult, sensitive, and confidential situations and materials. Write and assist in the composition, review, revision, and finalization of reports, including drafting, editing, and proofreading documents containing text, data, and graphics. Maintain current, accurate, and confidential records and files. Plan and organize work to meet changing priorities and deadlines. Utilize office procedures, methods, and equipment, including computers, technology, and applicable software applications sufficiently to perform the duties of the classification. Maintain confidentiality of information. Follow oral and written directions. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Provide onboarding support, general work training, guidance, supervision assistance, and direct activities of students or temporary workers. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Work independently and collaboratively. Apply District policies and procedures.

Physical Demands 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 in a dynamic environment that is spent actively patrolling mostly by foot and occasional vehicles, including, but not limited to, vehicles and bicycles. The environment may change rapidly from a standard operation to an emergency environment with travel from site to site, exposure to all types of weather and temperature conditions, and potentially hostile environments. Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to change work locations rapidly; to work in field setting or travel to off-site setting; to stand or walk for prolonged periods of time; to frequently walk, run, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination, including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment. Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Other: The District shall not hire an individual with sustained findings related to moral turpitude, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, abuse of authority or power, or excessive use of force. The District shall review records related to current and prior employment to the full extent authorized by law.

Supplemental Information

Why Sierra? One of Aspen Institute's Top 150 Community Colleges in the nation The Accrediting Commission recognized Sierra "for its exemplary practice of providing personnel with opportunities for continued professional development in order to meet its mission." This includes providing students and employees with a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our students, etc. Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS) 18 paid holidays (including extended time off during the winter break) 12 accrued paid vacation days per year (vacation accrual increases over time) Competitive benefits package Flexible work schedules may be available Currently during summers, some employee groups participate in 4x10 schedules Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (in most cases)

Sierra College is a Community College located near Sacramento, California where a heavy emphasis is placed on academic excellence and student success. Since its founding in 1936, Sierra College has focused on quality instruction and meeting the evolving needs of the students and communities that it serves. The Sierra Community College District covers more than 3,200 square miles and serves the Northern California foothill counties of Placer and Nevada, as well as parts of El Dorado and Sacramento. We serve over 30,000 students throughout the region in both on-ground and online courses, including students at our main Rocklin Campus as well as at two centers located in Grass Valley and Tahoe/Truckee. Our District prides itself on academic excellence. Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff, and students and values the rich, diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. A strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities and sexual orientations, as well as individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups. Our District is committed to providing strategies for success and proactive student-centered practices and policies focused on eliminating equity gaps to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all. As an institution, Sierra College is committed to eliminating the equity gap in all student populations with dynamic, learner-centered practices and policies that fully engage the college community. The