Job No: 547925; 04/25/2025

COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICER (2 POSITIONS AVAILABLE)
Community Services Specialist I
Public Safety

Salary Range: $3,680 - $5,310/Monthly (Budgeted salary $3,680/Monthly)

Work Schedule: Full-Time. Varies-rotating, weekends and holidays; non-exempt classification.

Essential Functions: The Community Services Officer is an unarmed public servant who works under the general supervision of the Administrative Lieutenant and/or a designated Police Sergeant. The Community Services Officer, supports police administration and field operations by performing a variety of assigned tasks: patrolling campus on foot, bike or vehicle; performing security assignments, administrative tasks, and related campus community service functions; assisting in the physical logistics of campus special events and emergencies; manning static post in areas such as student housing, the library and special events; patrolling and protecting the campus community from hazards such as fire, theft, vandalism, trespassing and other crimes; assisting in the enforcement of campus rules and regulations; reporting hazardous/dangerous conditions; opening and securing campus facilities; coordinating and testing campus alarm systems; providing general information and service to the public; and responding when appropriate to assist students.

Required Qualifications & Experience: Six months related experience with good writing abilities. Must possess a valid California Driver’s License. Knowledge of and/or the ability to learn how to use applicable public safety equipment and systems [example: Deactivation/Activation of security/alarm systems]; and possess excellent personal communication and customer service skills; ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with campus community; ability to use computer-based system programs; specifically, Microsoft Word and Excel. The incumbent must have a demonstrated interest and/or ability in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who may apply for the position.

California State University, Los Angeles, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Desired Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Criminal Justice, Administration of Justice or related field.

Closing Date: Review of applications will begin on May 9, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled; however, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received. A COMPLETED ON-LINE CAL STATE LA EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF A COMPLETED APPLICATION.

The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, California State University, Los Angeles is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion, disability, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex or sexual orientation, gender, or other personal characteristics or beliefs.

Candidates must demonstrate ability and/or interest in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. Certain positions require fingerprinting. The University actively encourages qualified minorities, women and persons with a disability to apply.  Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does not cause an undue hardship. We are an Equal Opportunity/Title IX Employer.

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