What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Safety & Evening Operations Supervisor position at Coast Community College District?
Definition
This is a CalPERS designated position. Applicants must be eligible to be a full time CalPERS employee.
About Golden West College
Located in beautifulHuntington Beach, California, Golden West College is a two-year college, serving over 10,500 students on a 122-acre campus. GWC offers over 60 Associate degrees, a strong university transfer program, more than 40 Career and Technical Education certificates, community education, and extensive student support services. Founded in 1966, Golden West College has been widely recognized for its pioneering leadership in designing learning-centered programs and services for its students. Additionally, GWC is an officially designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and has an eligibility designation as an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI).
D.E.I.A - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility
At Golden West College we are committed to providing high quality education and equitable outcomes through inclusive practices that support and celebrate everyone. We welcome candidates that share our devotion to educating and improving the lives of our representative students, employees, and community populations. Please visit the links below to learn more information about GWC:
- Mission, Vison and Values
- GWC Vision 2030 Comprehensive Master Plan
- GWC Employee-Student Demographics
- Student Equity and Achievement Program
Summary
Plans, supervises, and participates in providing public information and access, proactive security, intervention, and law enforcement duties, ensuring a safe environment for students, staff, and the public while on campus properties. Assigns and trains others as directed by the appropriate manager. Assists in the supervision of and serves as a resource to officers, front office staff, student assistants, parking enforcement, and dispatchers. Provides customer service and instructional support, and facilitates communications, among evening patrons and others including, but not limited to, instructors, students, and classified staff.
Distinguishing Career Features
The Public Safety and Evening Operations Supervisor is a leadership position and requires the ability to supervise Public Safety Representatives and support staff and to facilitate work assignments and priorities of individuals and teams of officers, as well as providing support and supervision for evening operations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties may vary among departments, divisions, and jobs. Incumbents typically perform a substantial portion or all of the following types of duties, as assigned:
- Supervises and participates, as assigned, as a member of a multi-skilled team for maximizing the safety of staff, students, and visitors including evening swap meet operations and other events conducted on college properties. Reviews and approves reports and activity logs submitted by public safety officers.
- Ensures that Public Service personnel uphold high standards of behavior, safety, judgment, sensitivity to the cultural diversity of the college community and comply with laws, regulations, and administrative policies and procedures.
- Prioritizes and issues special instructions, orders, and assignments and participates in the work for the assigned shift.
- Oversees and personally patrols designated campus buildings, grounds, and parking areas of the college to preserve law and order. Serves as a mentor to other representatives.
- Serves as a primary point of contact to enhance day-to-day public relations with students, staff, and the public in a way that establishes and maintains rapport with the campus community.
- Supervises all officers assigned to weekend Swap Meet operations. Responds to medical emergencies and other critical incidents to ensure proper assistance is rendered and incident is fully documented. Serves as direct contact with Swap Meet manager on vendor issues.
- Arranges all public safety officer staffing for weekend shifts. Creates, maintains, and posts weekend Swap Meet schedules to ensure safety and security standards.
- Assists the Public Safety Director with Emergency Preparedness. Support implementation plans to manage security operations and address natural and man-made emergency situations at the Colleges.
- Coordinates emergency procedures training for College employees; implements hands-on drills and exercises to prepare for and assess the College’s readiness to respond to safety, security, and crisis situations.
- Develops proactive programs that anticipate and intervene in potential and actual incidents where staff, students and/or property may be at risk of harm or damaged.
- Implements proactive programs and routines to protect property and facilities. Performs periodic quality checks of representatives’ performance in providing for safety and security.
- Responds to complaints and hazardous situations. Conducts investigations of reported injuries and accidents.
- Responds to incidents placing students, staff, and the general public at risk or harm. Interviews victims, complainants, witnesses, and suspects.
- Arranges and assigns security at college functions. Communicates schedules for opening and closing of buildings, rooms, and classrooms for meetings. Oversees directing of traffic, control of parking, and safe movement of vehicles in parking areas.
- Detects and reports fire hazards. Responds to fire and burglar alarms. Summons fire department personnel as needed. Directs traffic at fire, special events, and other congested situations.
- Contacts and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses.
- Ensures proper functioning of equipment. Notifies designated personnel regarding impaired equipment and malfunctions.
- Answers questions from students, staff, and the public concerning local and state laws, procedures, and activities of the department. Provides information and responds to questions from students, staff, and the public.
- Participates in and may facilitate various task force groups comprised of college and other community service agencies such as, but not limited to emergency preparedness, gang intervention, etc.
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge and skills related to the duties and responsibilities.
- Serves as the designee in charge of public safety in the absence of the Director of Public Safety.
- Provides customer service and instructional support, and facilitates communications, among evening patrons and others including, but not limited to instructors, students, and classified staff.
- Receives evening and weekend requests for custodial and maintenance needs and initiates work orders, as appropriate.
- Performs other related duties as assigned that support the objective of the position.
- Required to abide by all District policies and procedures including Board Policy 3050 – Code of Professional Ethics.
Qualifications and Physical Demands
Knowledge and Skills
- The position requires considerable knowledge of the methods and practices and procedures of effective law enforcement including those used in patrol, crime prevention, traffic control, investigation, and identification.
- Requires in-depth knowledge of the pertinent federal, state, local and District laws and ordinances including applicable sections of the California Penal Code, State Education Code, Motor Vehicle Code, Health and Safety Code Business and Professional, and laws related to the area of responsibility.
- Requires a thorough procedural understanding of criminal law and criminal procedures with particular reference to the apprehension, arrest and custody of persons committing misdemeanors and felonies, including rules of evidence pertaining to the seizure and preservation of evidence.
- Requires a working knowledge and skill at conducting investigations.
- Requires understanding of and skill at applying advanced interviewing techniques, vehicle operations and safe driving practices, standard broadcasting procedures using a police radio system, and crowd, vehicle and pedestrian control.
- Requires sufficient math skills to record distances, numbers, and times.
- Requires sufficient writing skills to prepare incident reports.
- Requires sufficient human relations skills to resolve conflicts and confrontations, affect behavior of others, facilitate small group processes, supervise the work of others, and convey a positive image.
Abilities
- Requires the ability to perform all of the essential duties and functions of the position.
- Must be able to utilize all of the tools and equipment of the position in a safe and responsible manner.
- Must be able to analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine and take effective action.
- Must be able to use appropriate defense measures to protect self or others in adverse situations.
- Requires the ability to meet standards of physical stature, endurance, and agility established for the job.
- Must be able to maintain two-way radio communication with local police authorities, District central dispatch, and administrators.
- Requires the ability to administer first aid in emergency situations.
- Requires the ability to develop and implement programs, make and review work assignments, assign and conduct training of Officers.
- Requires the ability to supervise paid and volunteer staff as well as those working venues on the campus.
- Requires the ability to communicate effectively with students in a multi-ethnic setting and to interact both formally and informally with District staff, outside agency personnel and the general public.
- Requires the ability to maintain productive and cooperative working relationships.
Physical Abilities
- The general physical demands, working conditions, and essential job functions associated with this classification will be kept on file with the Office of Human Resources.
- Essential functions will vary by position.
- As defined by Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”), the District shall engage in a timely, good faith interactive process with employees or employment applicants who are requesting or are in need of reasonable accommodations and, provide reasonable accommodations for employees or employment applicants who, because of their disability, are limited in or unable to perform one or more of the essential functions of their job in accordance with applicable state and federal law.
Minimum Qualifications: Education, Experience, D.E.I.A
This position requires an Associate’s degree or equivalent, and 5 years of demonstrated leadership in law enforcement or a public/private/military safety department. Or, any combination of education and experience which would provide the required equivalent qualifications for the position.
AND
Demonstrated evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, ethnic, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic, academic, and cultural diversity within the community college student population, including students with different ability statuses (e.g., physical and/or learning) as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom and campus.
Licenses and Certificates
Requires a valid California driver license. Requires current First Aid and CPR cards.
Working Conditions
Work is performed indoors and outdoors where safety and health considerations exist from temperature extremes, physical effort, and dangerous incidents.
Preferred Qualifications
Possession of a P.O.S.T. Certificate.
Possession of a P.O.S.T. Supervisory/ Management Certificate.
Conditions of Employment
This is a full-time, 40 hour per week, 12-months per year classified management position. The normal hours for work are Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm, with some flexibility in order to meet the needs of the department. Please note that these hours are subject to change. The effective date of employment will be arranged with the supervisor.
This is a CalPERS designated position. Applicants must be eligible to be a full time CalPERS employee.
Note: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
ATTENTION: Before applying, please be sure to review the Coast Colleges District Board Policy regarding Nepotism (BP 7310) (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) to check if your application may be impacted. If you have any questions, please contact HR Recruitment at 714-438-4714 or 714-438-4716.
Application Requirements
To be considered for employment you must submit a complete application packet at
Incomplete applications, application materials submitted by mail and documents not requested in the job announcement will not be considered. Please note that the district does not return materials submitted in the application process (copies of original supporting documents are acceptable).
A complete application packet includes:
- A complete Coast Community College District Online Employment Application.
- A Current Resume of professional and educational background and experience.
- A Cover Letter detailing your experience related to the role.
- Detailed Responses to Supplemental Questions (Theses responses will be carefully evaluated to determine the most qualified candidate(s) to be invited for an interview; please do not paste your resume, put "see resume" or "N/A", or leave blank).
Individuals who need reasonable accommodations in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office for assistance by emailing jobs@cccd.edu or by calling 714.438.4716.
Pay Philosophy
Coast Community College District, through policies, practices, and other benefit programs, delivers a fair and equitable total compensation program that promotes equal employment opportunity, inclusion, and workforce vitality. In general, it is the policy of the district to place new employees at the first step of the salary grade. All movement on the salary schedule will occur July 1 of each year. (Salary Range DG-5) (Download PDF reader)
Benefits
This position is eligible for the following benefits. Please visit the benefits tab above for additional information.
- Generous medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans for employees and dependents
- 21 paid holidays
- Cumulative sick leave
- Paid vacation
- Longevity salary programs
- PERS/STRS retirement plans
- Deferred compensation/457 plans
- Employee Assistance Program
Employment Information
- Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
- The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Coast Community College District policies, procedures, and Title IX. (Reference: BP/AP 5910 )
- The Coast Community College District celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the District's strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
The SELECTED CANDIDATE is required to complete the following prior to employment:
- Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment).
- Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the candidate’s expense (Clearance must be received prior to the first day of employment).
- Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States including a Social Security Card; AND
- Participate in a new hire onboarding appointment with an Employment Services Representative.
Additional Information
Coast Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer The Coast Community College District is committed to employing qualified administrators/managers, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student learning and success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. We are committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and equal consideration for all qualified candidates. The District does not discriminate unlawfully in providing educational or employment opportunities to any person on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or genetic information. The Coast Community College District is a multi-college district that includes Coastline, Community College, Golden West College, and Orange Coast College.
Coast Community College District Title IX:
Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
We know that the health of our employees and their families is a priority. That's why we offer extensive health care benefits to benefits-eligible employees. We offer the District's Anthem Blue Cross PPO plan as well as three HMO's, Blue Shield Access Plus, Blue Shield TRIO, and Kaiser Permanente. We also provide District-paid dental and vision insurance.
Benefits are available to regular permanent employees working 20 or more hours per week. Benefits are not available to employees working less than 20 hours per week, temporary, hourly, or other short-term employees.
District-paid Life Insurance
The District provides Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance benefits, underwritten by VOYA. This district-paid benefit is equal to one time your annual salary and remains in effect until age 70. At age 70, your benefit is reduced to half.
District-paid Disability Benefits
Coast Community College District provides both a short-term disability benefit and long-term disability benefit to employees working 20 or more hours per week who are unable to work because of disability due to illness, injury, or maternity.
Voluntary Plans
A variety of voluntary plans are offered through the Coast Community College District to benefits-eligible employees such as Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, MetLife (Hyatt) Legal Plan, and other Section 125 compliant insurance plans.
Enrich Your Profession
Professional Development Programs The District offers a variety of Professional Development programs for faculty and classified staff that encompasses all types of facilitated learning opportunities, ranging from college degrees to formal coursework and conferences. We encourage lifelong learning that maintains and improves professional competencies, enhances career progression, and keeps our employees on the cutting edge of their profession.
Sabbatical Leaves
Faculty members are encouraged to pursue professional growth leading to the development of increased competence and the improvement of instruction and/or redirection in their current teaching discipline. The District's sabbatical leave program is designed to assist in this pursuit and is available on a semester basis after completing six consecutive years of service.
Academic Senate
The Academic Senate is the governing body at each of our colleges for making recommendations to administration and to our Board of Trustees with respect to academic and professional matters. The Senate consists of elected faculty and has the responsibility for matters related to curriculum and general academic policy.
Time to Refuel
Vacation - Classified employees earn vacation days commensurate with years of service. Confidential, Educational Administrators, and Classified Managers earn 22 days of vacation each fiscal year. Accrued vacation is prorated for all employee categories working less than full-time.
Sick Leave - All contract employees earn sick leave as outlined in the CA Education Code. Sick leave may be carried over from year-to-year and, upon retirement, unused sick leave may contribute to your CalPERS or CalSTRS retirement pension benefit.
Holidays - The Coast Community College District observes 22 paid holidays per year.
Jury Duty, Bereavement, Military Leave - Coast Community College District grants contract employees called to jury duty a leave of absence, without loss of pay, for the entire length of required service. Other available leaves include bereavement from 3-5 days and military leaves of absence in accordance with applicable state laws.
Great Expectations
Pension Plans - The Coast Community College District participates in the California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) and the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) for contract employees. Non-contract employees participate in the Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) plan for the first 1,000 hours of their employment.
Medical Benefits After Retirement - It is the policy of the Coast Community College District that contract employees, who retire from the District at age 60 or older and with fifteen or more years of service, be afforded the same group insurance benefits until 70 years of age. A Medicare Supplement plan is available to retirees and their spouses after age 70.
Annuities - The Coast Community College District maintains a program whereby qualified employees may request through Payroll to have a portion of their salary deposited to a 403b tax-sheltered annuity plan or an approved 457 deferred compensation plan.
Schools First Federal Credit Union - The Schools First Federal Credit Union is a federally insured, full service, financial cooperative that is a not-for-profit organization. Earnings are used to benefit all members to provide a full range of financial services and offerings.
