"Campus Security Officer"

Posted: 13-Feb-26

Location: Gilroy Campus

Categories: Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 5212608

Under general supervision, to patrol campus buildings, facilities and grounds; to observe, report and investigate incidents and suspicious activities, ensuring the security and safety of property and persons; and to perform related duties as assigned. Responsibilities of this class include individual patrol of the campus to ensure the security of all facilities, buildings, grounds, staff, students and the public during an assigned shift.

Ideal Candidate:

We are seeking a candidate with excellent customer service experience, the ability to remain calm in emergency situations, able to defuse tense situations with others, and a working knowledge of self-defense and first aid. Security Officer must be able to follow protocol, even in difficult situations. Needs to be an excellent verbal and written communicator, work well as part of a team and be a self-starter. Prefer experience with previous law enforcement or security position in a community college setting. Position could require working alone at multiple college locations late at night. Possess the ability to multi-task and meet strict deadlines.

• Patrols the campus grounds, buildings and facilities during an assigned shift, following an established route; ensures the security and safety of property and persons; patrols on foot as well as by vehicle
• Identifies intruders, recognizes safety violations and controls access to the campus;
• Ensures that doors and gates are locked after the close of the day's activities; arms and disarms security alarms; locks and unlocks buildings and facilities; identifies malfunctioning locks and calls locksmith;
• Investigates and reports unusual, suspicious or dangerous circumstances; and removes safety hazards; looks for and reports to appropriate supervisor any unsafe conditions;
• Enforces campus traffic and parking regulations as well as federal, state and local laws pertaining to the campus environment;
• Issues citations and may make citizen arrests in specific situations; evaluates situations and determines need for outside law enforcement or involve other Campus authority;
• Takes complaints from faculty, administrative staff, students and the public; investigates complaint, reports outcome, and communicates information to parties involved;
• Communicates and cooperates with representatives of local law enforcement and fire agencies;
• Assists in traffic and crowd control for campus events and activities;
• Assists with campus emergency situations, such as bomb threats, alarms or accidents; administers first aid or CPR as required;
• Responds to the intrusion of wild or stray animals on campus; writes and posts bulletins; and contacts authorities;
• May testify in court regarding an incident or emergency;
• Maintains logs and records, and prepares incident reports;
• Maintains motor vehicle in a clean and orderly condition; reports the need for repair;
• Maintains parking meters or schedules repairs by vendors; transports money as assigned
• Creates forms and maintains security information and procedure manuals;
• Reviews citations, obtains corrections, and coordinates processing;
• Maintains the alarm code list, adds and trains new users; troubleshoots, disarms, and coordinates servicing of alarm systems and equipment; and train other officers as assigned.