JOB
About Saint Mary’s College
Founded in 1863, Saint Mary’s College of California is a residential institution in the Moraga Valley, 20 miles east of San Francisco, rooted in the Catholic, Lasallian, and Liberal Arts traditions. Enrolling more than 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students, the College integrates liberal and professional education within a mission shaped by the De La Salle Christian Brothers. Known for academic excellence, innovation, and responsiveness, Saint Mary’s fosters shared inquiry, meaningful student engagement, and a strong commitment to diversity, leadership, and service.
Why Join Saint Mary’s College?
At Saint Mary’s, your work has visible impact. As a close-knit residential college, employees work collaboratively across departments—your ideas, leadership, and contributions directly shape the student experience and the future direction of the institution. Colleagues partner across divisions, decisions are grounded in mission, and innovation is encouraged. If you are seeking a workplace where purpose, community, and professional growth intersect—and where your work truly matters—Saint Mary’s offers that opportunity.
Job Title
Campus Safety Officer (Non-Sworn)
Job Summary
The Campus Safety Officer (CSO) plays a vital role in maintaining a secure and welcoming environment at Saint Mary's College. This position is available as either full-time or part-time and is based in Moraga, CA, within Campus Safety Services.
The CSO is responsible for responding to emergencies and service calls, collaborating with other departments, and maintaining high professional standards. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong communication and writing skills, creative problem-solving, and the ability to work independently while adhering to best practices in security and law enforcement.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Patrol
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Conduct routine security patrols across over 400 acres of campus property and off-campus sites, including more than 68 buildings and structures, including vehicle, foot, and bicycle patrols, responding to emergencies such as fire alarms, medical incidents, and criminal activities
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Assist local police and fire districts and responsible for documenting their actions in clear, concise reports.
Dispatch
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Receive emergency and non-emergency calls, determine the nature and location of incidents, and dispatch appropriate personnel or agencies.
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Maintain confidentiality, operate various communication equipment, and manage records and logs for all transmissions and calls.
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Assist with parking-related matters and lost-and-found items.
Campus Services
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Secure and open campus facilities as scheduled, monitor alarm systems, provide escorts, deliver sensitive materials, offer vehicle jump-starts and lockout assistance, and conduct welfare checks.
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Handle upset or hostile individuals calmly and professionally
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Work effectively in confined or distracting environments
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Serve as emergency response team members.
Residence Life Services
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Frequently interact with resident students at all hours
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Perform lockout services when Residence Life is unavailable
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Respond to disturbances and emergencies in residence halls and support Residence Life staff.; conduct room searches as needed.
Traffic and Parking Control
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Enforce campus parking regulations, issue citations, tow vehicles, and provide traffic control during events or incidents.
Administrative Tasks
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Perform data entry for parking and incident report systems, complete reports and projects promptly and accurately.
Training
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Maintain all required professional and job-related certifications.
Other Duties as Assigned
