Job Details

Student Safety Aide I

Position Number: 9968135
Location: Oakland, United States
Position Type: Campus Safety and Police

Student Safety Aide I

Salary: $52,000.00 Annually

Location: Peralta CCD District Office - Oakland, CA

Job Type: Student Worker

Job Number: 202600129

Division: Administrative Services

Closing Date: 6/30/2027 11:59 PM Pacific

Class Purpose

Under supervision, supports a safe, welcoming, and orderly learning environment through visible campus presence, observation, reporting, public assistance, and assigned safety-related duties. This is a developmental, non-sworn student employee position and does not confer law enforcement or security guard authority.

Examples of Duties

Examples of duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Conduct assigned walking patrols of campus grounds, buildings, facilities, and parking areas; remain observant and attentive.
Observe and promptly report safety concerns, suspicious activity, accidents, hazards, and emergencies to Community Safety or dispatch.
Provide courteous directions, campus information, safety escorts, and assistance to students, employees, and visitors.
Assist with emergency notifications, evacuations, building sweeps, and special events as directed, without exceeding training or authority.
Use assigned radios and other communications equipment appropriately; document activities and prepare factual incident reports when required.
Follow District policies, schedules, uniform standards, confidentiality requirements, and supervisory instructions.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Current enrollment at a Peralta Community College and eligibility for student employment.
Ability to communicate clearly, follow directions, exercise sound judgment, and interact respectfully with a diverse campus community.
Ability to complete required onboarding and safety training and perform assigned walking and standing duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Coursework or interest in administration of justice, public safety, social services, or a related field.
Experience in campus safety, community service, customer service, or public-facing roles.
Experience working with diverse populations.
Training in de-escalation or trauma-informed practices.
Bilingual or multilingual skills.
Current CPR and First Aid certification.

Student Safety Aides observe, assist, communicate, document, and refer. They do not make arrests, conduct investigations, use force, physically intervene in confrontations, or act as sworn officers. In emergencies, they summon appropriate assistance and take only actions consistent with training, safety, and District policy. They must not replace contracted security personnel or peace officers.

Supplemental Information

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application material that they meet the minimum qualifications of the position. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the positions may consist of any combination of written, performance, and oral exams to evaluate the applicant's skills, training, and experience for the position.

The employment application must be completed and submitted online. Applicants must list current and past work experience. Do not indicate "See Resume".

Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees must be submitted online with your application. Applicants are responsible for attaching proof of education, certification, and/or license to each position for which they apply.

The following documents are required for this position:
1. Resume

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. This evaluation must be submitted by the application deadline.

Failure to provide all required documents will result in elimination from the selection process. Official transcripts will be required prior to appointment.

Please note, the District's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference/background check (to include a conviction record) and may be required to pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination including a drug/alcohol screening depending upon job classification. New employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact:

Laney College: Marshniel Chandra at mchandra@peralta.edu

Merritt College: Elizabeth Palafox at epalafox@peralta.edu

College of Alameda, Berkeley City College & District: Amrit Kaur at amritkaur@peralta.edu

The Peralta Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age religion, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or genetic information, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veterans status, status with regards to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/peralta/jobs/5548088/student-safety-aide-i

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