Public Safety Officer I (Temporary Pool)
Salary
$49,462.40 Annually
Location
Bakersfield College -- Panorama Campus, CA
Job Type
Temporary -- Classified Short Term
Job Number
FY25-2600388
College
Bakersfield College
Department
College Safety
Opening Date
05/21/2026
Salary Range/Class
39.5
Months Per Year
12
Assured Consideration Date
06/04/2026
Internal Posting Information
None
Below is our job description for this position. Please also review the Important Instructions & Additional Information section below, which contains valuable information about our application process.
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 drivers 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.
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.
Important Instructions & Additional Information
Complete applications received by the "assured consideration date" above are guaranteed to be reviewed by Human Resources. If you apply after this date, there is no guarantee that your application will be reviewed. However, we still recommend that you apply because recruitments remain open and are posted until filled. The District and/or College reserves the right to extend time limits and/or repost or restart recruitments at any point.
Completed applications must include the following.
It is the applicants responsibility to redact or remove any personally identifiable information from all documents prior to uploading. This includes Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, photos, etc.
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
Discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation of any person, military and veteran status, or the perception that a person has one or more of these characteristics is illegal and violates Kern Community College District policy.
The Kern CCD Equal Employment Opportunity Plan guides the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Districts efforts to foster equal employment opportunities and workplace diversity.
See our Discrimination-Free Work Environment webpage for more 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.
E-Verify
The Kern Community College District participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify program to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, please visit e-verify.gov.
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Benefits
Faculty Minimum Qualifications/Equivalency Process
Full-time permanent employees (20+ hours per month) are eligible for health benefits:
Health
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Long-term Disability
In addition to the above benefits, the District also offers a robust voluntary benefits selection:
Flex 125
Additional products and services through American Fidelity
Supplemental Voluntary Life Insurance
Tax Shelter Annuities
The District participates in CalPERS Retirement System and Social Security benefits for Classified and Management employees. Employees covered under the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), are vested 100% after five years of full-time service credit.
The District participates in the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) for faculty. Employees covered under the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS), are vested 100% after five years of full-time service credit.
All coverages begin on the first of the following month after the hire date.
The following classifications are eligible for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) health benefits at the employee expense offered through SISC:
For additional information, please visit our Kern Community College District Benefits webpage.
Employer Kern Community College District
Address 2100 Chester Ave
Bakersfield, California, 93301
Phone 6613365141
| Location | Bakersfield, CA |