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Closing Date: Open Until Filled Yes Classification Title Campus Safety Liaison Working Title Campus Safety Ambassador Recruitment Limits Location District Wide Pay Information
This position is compensated at an hourly rate of $22.69.
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Bargaining Unit AFT - NANCE Range (na) Department District Wide The Position
FUNCTION:
Under direction of an assigned Police Supervisor, serves as a visible presence throughout our District properties and campuses, acting as a liaison between students, faculty, or visitors and College Police. The position of a Campus Safety Ambassador (CSA) is designed to expose the CSA to a career in all aspects of law enforcement in an educational environment as well as to play an integral role in the safety of our campus communities.
Major Responsibilities
TYPICAL DUTIES INCLUDE (BUT NOT LIMITED TO):
- Provide high visibility foot patrols of campus interiors and exteriors, parking lots, and parks
- Monitor for suspicious situations or individuals in assigned areas and report any unlawful or unauthorized activity to our Dispatch Center
- Report on any unsafe traffic conditions in our parking lots, roadways, and walkways
- Give directions and information to visitors and members of the college community
- Provide safety-escort services when requested
- Assist with traffic control at campus events and times of increased vehicular traffic
- Assist in the Dispatch Center (Admin duties, data entry, etc.)
- Additional duties to be determined based on Department needs
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must possess high school diploma or its equivalency
- Be able to pass a thorough Background Check
- Must possess a valid California Driver License
- Ability to walk or stand for extended periods of time; frequently reach, lean, twist, turn, grasp, lift, and carry
Desired Qualifications
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
- Knowledge of District and campus rules and regulations.
- Ability to speak, read, and write in English, and to communicate with the public effectively with tact, diplomacy and firmness.
- Understand and follow oral and written directions.
- Desire to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Give directions and information to the public in a friendly and professional fashion.
- Prior experience interacting effectively with diverse groups of people in a positive, helpful manner.
- Experience understanding and inputting data into computer systems.
- Ability to perform under pressure or high stress situations.
- Desire to learn and prepare for a career in the multi-faceted law enforcement profession.
Licenses/Certificates/Credentials: Commitment to Diversity:
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA): The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to DEIA, showcasing cultural competency and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds, including academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic diversity within the community college environment.
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Working Conditions
Varies upon assignment.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
To ensure consistency, fairness, and alignment with our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA), please submit only the materials specifically requested in this posting (e.g., no personal photos, articles, etc.). Be sure to upload the required documents using the respective document name labels. Uploading extraneous materials, unless explicitly requested, may result in your application not being reviewed. Only complete application packets will be forwarded to the committee.
Application materials sent via mail, fax, or email will not be accepted. All correspondence, including interview invitations, will be communicated via email.
We are dedicated to maintaining the confidentiality of all inquiries, nominations, and applications in the strictest confidence, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
- Complete the online application;
- Supplemental Questions;
- Pass a thorough Background Check; AND,
- References included in the online application.
Conditions of Employment:
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 district's expense (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment);
- Pass a thorough Background Check; AND,
- Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Posting Number NC00366
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Please describe your experience, knowledge, and skills that you feel qualifies you to work in this position.
(Open Ended Question)
- What specific aspects of a law enforcement career interest you most, and how do you believe the Campus Safety Liaison position will help you prepare for those goals?
(Open Ended Question)
- The Campus Safety Liaison role requires acting as a visible, friendly presence on campus. Describe a time when you had to provide information or assistance to someone in a professional and tactful manner.
(Open Ended Question)
- If you were approached by a student who was upset about a parking citation or a campus rule, how would you handle the interaction while maintaining "tact, diplomacy, and firmness"?
(Open Ended Question)
- This position requires a thorough background check and adherence to District regulations. Why is maintaining a high level of personal and professional integrity important to you as a prospective law enforcement candidate? Do you have any concerns about an inquiry into your background?
(Open Ended Question)
- The San Diego Community College District has a very diverse student, faculty and classified professional population with respect to academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds. Describe your professional development, community involvement, and professional experience working with these diverse groups.
(Open Ended Question)
Required & Optional Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Licenses/Certificates/Credentials