Job Details
Security Guard - 19hr (2 Positions)
Security Guard - 19hr (2 Positions)
Salary: $1,748.00 - $2,046.00 Monthly
Job Type:
Job Number: 20250526
Closing: 7/31/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Merced College, CA
Department:
Range 1312 months/year
19 hours/week
Interview dates to be determined
4% shift differential**
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The Security Guard functions as a team member of the Campus Police Department. This position provides important services to our staff, students and members of the community. Our security guards are tasked with providing and maintaining campus security, and patrolling and safeguarding campus property, buildings and grounds. In addition to working as part of a team and supporting Police Officers, campus security guards also work independently to monitor the campus. Merced College Campus Police invites you to apply to join our team!
Merced College Mission
At Merced College, students are our focus, and we are known by their success. We transform lives through education and workforce development.
Merced College Vision
Enriching our community through educational experiences and support services:
- Degree/Certificate Programs
- Transfer
- Career Technical Education
- Workforce Training
- Lifelong Learning
- Basic Skills
- Community Engagement
General Description:
Under supervision of Chief Law Enforcement Officer, provides and maintains campus security; patrols and safeguards campus property, buildings and grounds.
**May be assigned to Merced or Los Banos Campus; rotating shifts required
Examples of Duties
Essential Functions:
- Patrols campus buildings and grounds to prevent vandalism and theft
- Installs parking dispenser tickets, collects and records money from dispensers
- Issue citations for parking violations
- Answers security alarm alerts and notifies appropriate personnel or agencies of any occurrence activity which is detrimental to the welfare of individuals or college property
- Prepares written reports for non-criminal activities
- Must be able to walk and be on feet at least five hours per shift
- Other related duties as assigned
Knowledge of:
- Methods and techniques to improve security
Ability to:
- Analyze situations and exercise good judgment with a minimum of supervision
- Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records and reports
- Confront people on security matters without unnecessary alienation
- Capacity to stand and walk for long periods of time in various types of weather
- Promote and incorporate culturally affirming DEIA and anti-racist principles to nurture and create a respectful, inclusive, and equitable learning and work environment. In conducting their duties, staff members shall respect and acknowledge the diversity of students and colleagues.
Typical Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma OR GED OR the equivalent education and experience
- Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students
License or Certificate
- Possession of valid California driver's license.
PHYSICAL DEMAND AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Environment
Work is performed primarily outside of an office environment with some travel to different sites;
incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends.
Physical Ability to:
- Sit for prolonged periods of time
- Lift up to 75 pounds
- Carry up to 75 pounds
- Bend, twist, kneel, and stoop
- Stand for extended periods of time
- Walk assigned patrol area
- Ascend and descend stairs
- Hear and understand speech at normal levels
- See clearly for reading printed materials, observing students, staff, and the public, and operating a vehicle
- Communicate clearly to be understood in normal conversation
Supplemental Information
How to Apply:
- Submit a complete application by the closing date/time on the Merced College career pages at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mccd/transferjobs
Required Documentation:
- Letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position (cover letter)
- Resume
- List of three professional references (no reference letters permitted)
Only the required documentation as listed above will be accepted for this recruitment. Any additional documentation will be removed from your application profile.
Interview Information:
Those applicants deemed highly qualified for the position will be invited to appear for oral interviews before a screening committee. A limited number of candidates will be invited to onsite interviews.
Condition of Employment:
The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis at his/her own expense prior to the start of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, all new employees are required to verify their identity and the right to work in the United States. All offers of employment are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. The applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Individuals with disabilities may request any needed accommodation to participate in the application process. Please submit your request with your application to the Human Resources Office.
Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/mccd/jobs/4999720/security-guard-19hr-2-positions
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