Public Safety Supervisor
- Employer
- Coast Community College District
- Location
- Costa Mesa, CA
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- Administrative Jobs
- Institutional & Business Affairs, Safety & Security
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Community College
Job Details
About Orange Coast College (OCC)
Orange Coast College's 164-acre campus is located in Costa Mesa just minutes from Southern California's beautiful beaches. Founded in 1947, with classes beginning in 1948, OCC has grown into one of the nation's largest -- and finest -- community colleges, enrolling more than 25,000 students each semester. OCC's has an unwavering commitment to equitable outcomes; inclusive practices; and rich racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity. Ideal candidates for this position share OCC's devotion to educating and improving the lives of our representative student, employee, and community populations. Ideal candidates for this position share OCC's devotion to educating and improving the lives of our representative student, employee, and community populations. We currently enroll 21,498 students, the majority of whom are from racially minoritized populations: 35% of OCC's students are Latinx, 2% are African- American, 23% are Asian, less than 1% Native American, 31% are White, and 6% are multiracial. OCC engages in a variety of professional development opportunities and partnerships so that we can serve disproportionately impacted groups. Student-centered activities that support OCC's mission include campus-wide student success projects funded by the Office of Student Equity; partnerships with local Hispanic Serving four year institutions; active programs that work to improve the academic achievement of racially minoritized students, such as PUENTE and UMOJA; Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) and Disabled Student Program and Services (DSPS).
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, parking enforcement, and dispatchers.
Distinguishing Career Features
The Public Safety 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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties may vary among departments and jobs. Incumbents typically perform a substantial portion or all of the following kinds of duties:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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 Calif. 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 skill to prepare incident reports. Requires sufficient human relations skill to resolve confrontation, 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 duties of the position effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision. 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, 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.
Education and Experience:
The position requires an Associates degree or equivalent supplemented by specialized, successful training in law enforcement by a recognized academy, 5 years of full time experience as a sworn law enforcement officer. Possession of a P.O.S.T. Certificate as described above is preferred. Or, any combination of education and experience which would meet the required qualifications for this position.
Licenses and Certificates:
Requires a valid California Driver License. Requires current First Aid and CPR cards. Must be able to complete P.O.S.T. supervisory course within one year.
Physical Abilities:
Incumbent must be able to work inside and outdoors engaged in work primarily of an active nature, and in addition to or concurrently with meeting physical suitability requirements. Requires the ability to maintain cardiovascular fitness in order to run, for the purpose of apprehending fleeing suspects, to accomplish crowd control, and to function well under stressful conditions. Requires near and far visual acuity to observe campus activity and read reports and written instructions. Requires hearing for ordinary conversation and to hear other sounds in order to respond to normal and emergency situations. Requires ambulatory ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time, physical strength to carry up to 150 pounds on an occasional basis, and agility to respond to emergency situations.
Working Conditions:
Work is performed indoors and outdoors where safety and health considerations exist from temperature extremes, physical effort, and dangerous incidents.
The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m., October 7, 2019. Application materials must be electronically submitted online at http://www.cccd.edu/employment. Incomplete applications and application materials submitted by mail will not be considered.Additional InformationApplications must be received no later than the posted closing date. There are NO EXCEPTIONS. Electronic applications may be completed by visiting http://www.cccd.edu/employment . Once you have completed an electronic application, you may apply to open positions within the Coast Community College District by submitting the application and all other required materials. Required materials differ for each open position and must be complete when submitted for a specific posting. Instructions for completing applications and applying to posted positions are available online or by calling Applicant Processing at (714) 438-4714.
All application materials become the property of the Coast Community College District and will NOT be copied or returned. Information for TDD users is available by calling (714) 438-4755.
Application Requirements:
To be considered for employment you must submit a complete application packet. A complete application packet includes:
All applications will be screened under a process of utmost confidentiality by a committee of representatives from the college community. Please note: Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure an interview.
Any documents that you are unable to attach can be faxed to (714) 782-6065. Faxes must clearly indicate the job you are applying to and your name.
Disability Accommodations:
If you require accommodations in the Application or Examination Process, please notify Human Resources by calling (714) 438-4714 OR (714) 438-4713.
Coast Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The Coast Community College District is a multi-college district that includes Coastline Community College, Golden West College, and Orange Coast College. The three colleges offer programs in a transfer, general education, occupational/technical education, community services, and student support services. Coastline, Golden West and Orange Coast Colleges enroll more than 60,000 students each year in more than 300 degree and certificate programs. Since its founding in 1947, the Coast Community College District has enjoyed a reputation as one of the leading community college districts in the United States. Governed by a locally elected Board of Trustees, the Coast Community College District plays an important role in the community by responding to needs of a changing and increasingly diverse population.?
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. The Board is committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and provide 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.
Organization
The Coast Community College District is a multi-college district that includes Coastline Community College, Golden West College, and Orange Coast College. The three colleges offer programs in transfer, general education, occupational/technical education, community services and student support services. Coastline, Golden West and Orange Coast enroll more than 60,000 students each year in more than 300 degree and certificate programs.
Since its founding in 1947, the Coast Community College District has enjoyed a reputation as one of the leading community college districts in the United States. Governed by a locally elected Board of Trustees, the Coast Community College District plays an important role in the community by responding to needs of a changing and increasingly diverse population.
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