"Public Safety Officer I"

Job Details

Public Safety Officer I

Kern Community College District

Salary: $4,123.13 - $5,825.88 Monthly

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: FY25-2600017

Location: Bakersfield College -- Panorama Campus, CA

Department: College Safety

Basic Function

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, patrol and guard the college campus to assure the safety and protection of persons, buildings, grounds, equipment and other property of the District.

Representative Duties

Patrol campus buildings and grounds on foot and by vehicle; guard property against fire, theft, vandalism and illegal entry; insure safety of parked vehicles; enforce parking rules and regulations; issue parking citations; inspect and check security of doors, windows and gates; turn lights on and/or off; secure chains in driveways.

Investigate and report presence of unauthorized persons on grounds or in buildings; deal with disturbances according to department policy; observe and document details of occurrences; assist in the arrest of violators when necessary.

Investigate unusual or potentially dangerous conditions; report detected leaks or malfunctions of electric, plumbing, heating or other equipment; notify appropriate persons regarding impaired equipment; take appropriate emergency action.

Provide escort for faculty, staff and students as required.

Report emergency medical situations, including illnesses, shock, seizures and bleeding; summon appropriate emergency medical personnel.

Submit routine reports of activities, including, but not limited to, incident and accident reports; issue parking citations and warnings; assist security officers as necessary.

Transport monies as requested.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and one year of experience in a security setting. Additional specialized training in police science, public administration or a related field is desirable.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Proof of completion of School Security Course certification.

Possession of current Guard Card.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid CPR and First Aid certificates.

Satisfactory completion of pre-employment physical assessment.

Satisfactory completion of pre-employment drug testing.

Salary

Kern Community College District Salary Schedules, CLASSIFIED, Range 39.5

40 hours per week, 12 months per year

$4,123.13 - $5,825.88 monthly (Maximum Entry Level Salary: $4,331.87 monthly)

Special Instructions

Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled. However, applications received by 09/29/25 are assured consideration. The District and/or College reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment/selection process at any point.

Completed application packets must include the following.

- Completed online application for employment

- Current resume

- Letter of interest (cover letter)

- List of 5 (five) professional references (entered in online application)

- Copy of legible transcripts, if applicable

It is the applicant's responsibility to redact or remove any personal information from all documents prior to uploading. This includes Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, and any photos of the applicant.

International or Foreign Degrees

Applicants with international or foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.

Accommodations

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. (For more information, see our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunities website.)

Discrimination Free Work Environment

The District and College are strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District and College encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices. (See our Discrimination Free Work Environment information.)

Work Authorization

Kern Community College District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.

Knowledge & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Principles and procedures of investigation, arrest, search and seizure.

Procedures of crowd control and emergency response.

Principles and procedures of record keeping and report preparation.

ABILITY TO:

Learn and apply pertinent provisions of the State Penal Code, Vehicle Code and Education Code.

Operate a patrol vehicle and patrol equipment in a safe and effective manner.

Conduct an investigation according to District policy.

Analyze and respond to situations quickly and independently according to District policy.

Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.