Supervisor, Safety and Security

External Closing Date: Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Full-Time 12-month Position (1.0 FTE)

40 hours per week plus benefits

Salary Range: Management Salary Schedule, Track 3

Currently: ($91,322.57 – $118,884.38)

About Gavilan:

Located in the heart of California between San Jose and Monterey, Gavilan College's main campus in Gilroy serves a diverse student population in a beautiful, park-like setting. In addition, we have campus centers located in Hollister, San Martin, and South San Jose, which offer students a variety of courses and programs. Our community recently voted to pass Measure X, a bond to renovate the main campus and build a full-service campus in Hollister. Gavilan is proud to meet the needs of our growing community, offering high-quality education in more than 70 transfer-related fields and over 30 industry-relevant career pathways; in 2020-21, we awarded more than 600 Associate Degrees and 797 career education certificates.

Gavilan College, a Hispanic Serving Institution with a 58% Latinx student population, is committed to achieving educational equity for all students. We work to provide students with a rich and relevant learning experience that emphasizes student engagement in and out of the classroom, encouraging students of all ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds to realize their goals and become socially responsible leaders. When you join our team at Gavilan College, you will become part of an innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice requiring broad collaboration among faculty, staff, administration, students, and community partners.

Gavilan College fosters justice, equity, diversity and inclusion through its Principles of Community. As a member of the Gavilan College community, you will join us in valuing the worth and dignity of every person, the pursuit of truth, devotion to excellence, and the principles of democratic citizenship. All Gavilan employees strive to maintain these ideals in an environment of inclusiveness and mutual respect. We live these shared Principles of Community and work collaboratively to serve as a model of an exemplary, student-centered community-serving college.

Ideal Candidate:

Gavilan College is committed to recruiting individuals that embody our Principles of Community by:

• actively demonstrating a commitment to embracing and celebrating diversity;

• committing to collaboration, effective communication and the development of strong working relationships;

• promoting purposeful inclusion of all groups and the free exchange of ideas in a respectful, trusting and considerate environment; and

• demonstrating commitment to a college which prioritizes equity in resource allocation.

The ideal candidate for this position is an equity-minded individual who understands the importance of holding ourselves accountable for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices. Gavilan strives to attract candidates who view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility and who are able to reframe inequities as a problem of practice. In addition, they are able to demonstrate a commitment to student-centered practices, effective cross-disciplinary and cross campus collaboration, transparent decision-making, and purposeful service to the community. The ideal candidate will understand the importance of and embrace shared governance in all levels of decision-making at the college.

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. Supervisor, Safety and Security 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.

The Position:

Are you interested in creating an exceptional educational environment for students who are part of a dynamic, inclusive community? If you see yourself as a professional who empowers students of diverse backgrounds to reach their potential through innovative, structural change, we invite you to apply for the Supervisor, Safety and Security position. At Gavilan College, we welcome your commitment to fostering a learning environment where resources are devoted to developing opportunities for students to break barriers and thrive as scholars and community members.

Under general direction to plan, organize, coordinate, and direct the program and operations of campus security services, parking enforcement and security of personnel and facilities in accordance with the district policy and procedures for security services.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

This is a single position management classification with general accountability for the above-described functions. This classification also participates in the work of the unit on a regular basis.

Essential Duties: The following duties are typical of those performed by employees in this job title; however, employees may perform other related duties, and not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each employee in the job title.

• Supervises and coordinates the provision of campus security and parking enforcement;

• Supervises, schedules, and directs assigned employees. Assigns and evaluates the daily work of assigned staff; trains employees in work procedures, standards, and safety practices; interviews and recommends selection of job applicants, appraises employee performance, conducts informal counseling on work issues, prepares documentation and improvement plans for deficiencies and recommends performance recognition and disciplinary action;

• Develops and implements objectives, procedures, and work standards for security and other assigned program areas; evaluates regulations and requirements and ensures campus security and other assigned program areas operate in accordance with same;

• Assists the Vice President of Administrative Services with employee discipline within the department;

• Monitors security patrol activities, supervises response to emergencies including after hours, determines when intervention is safe and appropriate, and personally patrols the campus by vehicle and on foot to ensure security of students, the public, staff and facilities;

• Reviews reports submitted by Campus Security Officers;

• Coordinates with outside agencies and companies including police and fire, sheriff, DMV, alarm services and others regarding campus security, enforcement of laws, emergency response, special event coverage and related matters. Responding to fire, smoke, and security alarms;

• Prepares and publishes “right-to-know” crime statistics in accordance with regulations; performs duties to ensure the safety and security on the campus for students, staff, faculty and visitors;

• Serves as parking administrator to review all written appeals of tickets, render decisions, coordinate with processing agencies; coordinates parking permit process; repairs, reprograms, and collects revenue from parking permit machines;

• Makes presentations and coordinates with other campus staff and departments, attends, and participate in a variety of committees and other internal and external meetings, and responds to complaints;

• Prepares and maintains a variety of reports and records pertaining to security, accidents, parking, and other areas including incident reports;

• Serves as a key member of the Emergency Operations Committee (EOC);

• Maintains and updates the Emergency Operations Plan under the approval of the EOC Director;

• Under the direction of Administration, assures that the Emergency Operations Plan is in place (medical, first aid, earthquakes, fires, erosion, gas, hazardous materials, flooding, severe winds, utility failure, suicide and attempted suicide response, terrorist incident, biological energy, active shooter, violent or criminal behavior/civil defense/WMD, disturbances and demonstrations, bomb threat and governmental response to pandemic flu);

• Assists in the preparation of the department budget, including purchasing, inventory, maintenance and surplus of equipment;

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience: Any combination of training and experience equivalent to:

Knowledge:

• Supervisory principles and practices including work planning, direction, and personnel practices.

• Clery Act, Title IX, and the National Incident Management System (NIMS).

• Methods and tools used in basic repair and operation of parking permit technology and equipment.

• Applicable laws, codes, regulations, and standards governing campus security and parking enforcement.

• Principles and practices of budget development and administration.

• Principles and techniques of training and supervision.

• Modern office methods and practices including operation and operator maintenance of duplicating, filing, record keeping, and computer use.

• Safety and safe working practices for campus security and parking enforcement.

Skills and Abilities:

• Planning, organizing, scheduling, assigning, and reviewing the work of others.

• Selecting, training, instructing, appraising, counseling, and motivating assigned staff.

• Maintaining records, preparing reports, and correspondence including “right to know” reports and records, oral communications.

• Evaluating and developing procedures, standards and methods for campus security, parking enforcement.

• Exercising sound independent judgement within legal and general policy guidelines.

• Assessing difficult situations and developing, implementing, and directing appropriate response strategies, including dealing with hostile and/or potentially violent individuals.

• Interpreting and applying applicable codes, regulations, and policies.

• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

• Performing basic repairs and maintenance of parking fee collection devices.

• Communicating effectively both orally and in writing.

• Maintaining documentation and records.

• Handling multiple assignments simultaneously and set priorities based on customer needs.

• Work with and demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, sexual orientation, academic, socio-economic, and disabled populations of community college students and staff.

Other Requirements:

Possess a valid California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.

Illustrative Education and Experience:

A typical way to obtain the above knowledge and skill is a combination of education and experience equivalent to:

Completion of two years of college coursework in law enforcement, criminal justice, police science or a closely related field, and three years of experience in law enforcement or campus security. Previous lead of supervisory experience, and completion of POST Basic training are desirable.

Physical Characteristics: The physical abilities involved in the performance of essential duties are:

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.

Strength, mobility and agility to patrol college grounds on foot, climb stairs and walk uneven terrain, and to lift or maneuver people requiring emergency assistance; ability to perform the full range of reaching, bending, grasping and climbing movements; manual dexterity to operate radios, computer keyboards, other office equipment, and repair parking permit dispensers; vision (including color vision) sufficient to observe and describe suspects and activities in reduced lighting and read printed materials and computer screens; speech and hearing sufficient for normal communication including by radio; sense of smell to detect abnormal conditions such as smoke and odors associated with leaks. This work is performed indoors and outdoors throughout the campus. Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require basic safety precautions.

The physical characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Application Process:

To be considered for this excellent opportunity the following items are required to be received by the CCC Registry no later than 5:00pm on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 for External Applicants through the following https://www.cccregistry.org/jobs/index.aspx: https://apptrkr.com/3944992

• CCC Registry online application (all sections are required to be completed, Education, Employment History, Professional References, Diversity Statement, General Information). (within CCC Registry application). Apply at https://apptrkr.com/3944992 *

• Cover letter detailing leadership philosophy, experiences with leading to promote positive change, and preparedness to lead effectively with a focus on sustaining a positive team environment and commitment to collaboration (2-pages maximum)*

• Abbreviated Curriculum Vitae or Resume*

*Denotes application materials that are required for full consideration.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are required to compile summary data on applicants. We are requesting your assistance in providing the information on the personal and ethnicity section of your CCC Registry profile. The completion of the questionnaire is voluntary. The form will remain in the Human Resources department and will be kept confidential and separate from all hiring documents. It will not be forwarded to those making employment decisions.

If you have questions related to the CCC Registry or technical aspects regarding submitting application materials on the https://www.cccregistry.org/jobs/index.aspx, please contact the CCC Registry directly at registry@yosemite.edu or call (800)245-4157.

Please make sure to contact the CCC Registry at (800)245-4157 AFTER you have applied for this job to verbally confirm that your application materials were submitted correctly and that your application is included in this recruitment.

If you have a verifiable disability and require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact the Human Resources Office at (408) 852-2823.

Please be aware, the District does not reimburse for expenses related to the recruitment process.

NON-DISCRIMINATION

Gavilan Joint Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, transgender, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, physical or mental disability and any other status protected by applicable federal and state laws. Applicants who require accommodations to complete the application or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Office at (408) 852-2823 for assistance.