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Santa Clarita Community College District

College of the Canyons

26455 Rockwell Canyon Road

Santa Clarita, CA 91355

Phone: 661-259-7800, ext 7231 

Fax: 661-362-5570

E-mail: judi.nugent@canyons.edu
Website: www.canyons.edu
 

Starting Salary:

$3,530 - $3,947/month

Population:

16,000

Application Deadline: 8/28/06

The Santa Clarita Community College District is currently the 2nd fastest growing Community College District in the state, and the 8th fastest growing in the country, and expects to grow another 55% by the year 2010. College of the Canyons, having served the Santa Clarita Valley community for 36 years, has become a vital, enduring, cultural, educational and economic force in the region. The college is proud to have modern facilities, an outstanding and enthusiastic staff, innovative programs and advanced technological solutions. Excellent benefits and professional development opportunities are offered to new employees.
 

Licenses/Certificates:

• California Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) Basic Certificate.

• Possession and maintenance of a valid California driver’s license.

• Possession of (or ability to obtain within probationary period) CPR and First Aid certificates. 

Experience:

• Two years of experience as a law enforcement officer.

Education:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by training or coursework in public safety, security and patrol methods and procedures.

Other:

• Must be free of any felony convictions.     
   

Under direction of the Director, District Security, patrols campus buildings; protects individuals and controls crowds during assemblies or disturbances; investigates and prepares written reports on accidents, property damage, fires, law violations, thefts, and disturbances of the peace; gathers evidence and interviews wit-nesses; testifies in court as necessary; guards property against fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry; gives information and directs the public; assists in the orientation of District personnel regarding security measures.  Performs other du-ties as assigned.
 

Salary placement will be on Range 30 ($3530-$5027) of Classified Represented Salary Schedule B.  Initial salary step placement for new employees is customarily at step 1, 2 or 3 ($3530  $3743  $3949) of this 8-step salary range; step advancement is yearly up to step 7; with advancement to step 8 after two years at step 7.  Probationary period for new Classified employees is one year.  Work year is 12 calendar months with 15 paid holidays per year.  The normal workweek for this position is 40 hours.  10 vacation days accrue during first year of employment.  Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include off-shift hours, evening and weekend assignments. Classified Union Membership/Agency Fee:  A Classified employee is required to either become a dues paying member of the Classified School Employees Association (CSEA) Chapter, or pay to the CSEA a service fee.
 

Background fingerprint clearance, successful completion of pre-employment physical examination (disabilities not related to the physical job will not affect the application process) and TB screening, proof of eligibility to work in the United States (College of the Canyons hires only individuals law-fully authorized to work in the United States) and Board of Trustees approval.
 

Please view complete job description, salary and benefits information at the Jobs section of our web site at www.canyons.edu

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