Top 13 Public safety officer Jobs in Bakersfield Ca

Public Safety Officer I (Temporary Pool)
Kern Community College District —Bakersfield, CA
- $49,462.40 a year
- Temporary
- CPR Certification
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Health insurance
Sheriff's Detentions Deputy Trainee - Shift
County of Kern —Bakersfield, CA
- $4,002.27 a month
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Deputy Sheriff Trainee - Shift
County of Kern —Bakersfield, CA
- $37.32 - $50.28 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Pass drug screening
- English
- Residential
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Account Manager
Allied Universal —Bakersfield, CA
- $83,200.00 - $99,611.20 a year
- Full-time
- Military
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Security Professional Flex Officer
Allied Universal —Bakersfield, CA
- $20.28 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- 5 years
- Military
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Security Guard
Citiguard —Bakersfield, CA
- $17.50 - $18.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to stand for extended periods
Sheriff's Detentions Deputy - Shift - Lateral
County of Kern —Bakersfield, CA
- $6,154.81 - $7,355.57 a month
- Full-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Chief of Police
Kern Community College District —Bakersfield, CA
- $141,258.56 - $199,594.65 a year
- Online Application
- CPR Certification
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- Health insurance
Deputy Sheriff - Shift - Lateral
County of Kern —Bakersfield, CA
- $39.23 - $50.28 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Armed Protection Agent / Mcfarland CA
HIGH CALIBER PROTECTION GROUP —McFarland, CA
- $20 - $21 an hour
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Communication skills
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Public Safety Officer I (Temporary Pool)

Kern Community College District -
Bakersfield, CA

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Job Details

Temporary | Permanent | Full-time
$49,462.40 a year

Benefits

Health insurance

Qualifications

Physical security
Report preparation
Record keeping
CPR Certification
Incident management
Arrest procedures
Crowd management security protocols
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
First Aid Certification
Guard Card
Driving
Emergency response readiness
First aid and CPR

Full Job Description

Salary

$49,462.40 Annually

Location

Bakersfield College - Panorama Campus, CA

Job Type

Temporary - Classified Short Term

Job Number

FY25-2600388

College

Bakersfield College

Department

College Safety

Opening Date

05/21/2026

Salary Range/Class

39.5

Months Per Year

Assured Consideration Date

06/04/2026

Internal Posting Information

None

Below is our job description for this position. Please also review the Important Instructions & Additional Information section below, which contains valuable information about our application process.

Basic Function

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, patrol and guard the college campus to assure the
safety and protection of persons, buildings, grounds, equipment and other property of the District.

Representative Duties

Patrol campus buildings and grounds on foot and by vehicle; guard property against fire, theft, vandalism and illegal entry; insure safety of parked vehicles; enforce parking rules and regulations; issue parking citations; inspect and check security of doors, windows and gates; turn lights on and/or
off; secure chains in driveways.

Investigate and report presence of unauthorized persons on grounds or in buildings; deal with disturbances according to department policy; observe and document details of occurrences; assist in the arrest of violators when necessary.

Investigate unusual or potentially dangerous conditions; report detected leaks or malfunctions of electric, plumbing, heating or other equipment; notify appropriate persons regarding impaired equipment; take appropriate emergency action.

Provide escort for faculty, staff and students as required.

Report emergency medical situations, including illnesses, shock, seizures and bleeding; summon appropriate emergency medical personnel.

Submit routine reports of activities, including, but not limited to, incident and accident reports; issue parking citations and warnings; assist security officers as necessary.

Transport monies as requested.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and one year of experience in a security
setting. Additional specialized training in police science, public administration or a related field is
desirable.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Proof of completion of School Security Course certification.
Possession of current Guard Card.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid CPR and First Aid certificates.
Satisfactory completion of pre-employment physical assessment.
Satisfactory completion of pre-employment drug testing.

Knowledge & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE OF:
Principles and procedures of investigation, arrest, search and seizure.
Procedures of crowd control and emergency response.
Principles and procedures of record keeping and report preparation.

ABILITY TO:
Learn and apply pertinent provisions of the State Penal Code, Vehicle Code and Education Code.
Operate a patrol vehicle and patrol equipment in a safe and effective manner.
Conduct an investigation according to District policy.
Analyze and respond to situations quickly and independently according to District policy.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Important Instructions & Additional Information

Complete applications received by the "assured consideration date" above are guaranteed to be reviewed by Human Resources. If you apply after this date, there is no guarantee that your application will be reviewed. However, we still recommend that you apply because recruitments remain open until filled. The District and/or College reserves the right to extend time limits and/or repost or restart recruitments at any point.

Completed applications must include the following.

Completed online application for employment
Current resume
Letter of interest (cover letter)
List of 5 (five) professional references (entered in online application)
Copy of legible transcripts (if required for the position)

It is your responsibility to redact or remove any personally identifiable information from all documents prior to uploading, including Social Security numbers, date of birth, photos, etc.

Equivalency for Minimum Qualifications

Applicants for faculty and educational administrator positions in California Community Colleges are required to meet certain minimum qualifications as provided by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office and detailed in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you may still be eligible by completing the KernCCD Application for Equivalence process. Please see our Faculty Equivalency Process website for more information.

International or Foreign Degrees

Applicants with international or foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.

Accommodations

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. (For more information, see our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunities website.)

Discrimination Free Work Environment

Discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation of any person, military and veteran status, or the perception that a person has one or more of these characteristics is illegal and violates Kern Community College District policy.

The Kern CCD Equal Employment Opportunity Plan guides the development, implementation, and monitoring of the District's efforts to foster equal employment opportunities and workplace diversity.

See our Discrimination-Free Work Environment webpage for more information.

Work Authorization

Kern Community College District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.

E-Verify

The Kern Community College District participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify program to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, please visit e-verify.gov.

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Benefits

Faculty Minimum Qualifications/Equivalency Process

Full-time permanent employees (20+ hours per month) are eligible for health benefits:

Health
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Long-term Disability

In addition to the above benefits, the District also offers a robust voluntary benefits selection:

Flex 125
Additional products and services through American Fidelity
Supplemental Voluntary Life Insurance
Tax Shelter Annuities

The District participates in CalPERS Retirement System and Social Security benefits for Classified and Management employees. Employees covered under the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), are vested 100% after five years of full-time service credit.

The District participates in the State Teacher's Retirement System (STRS) for faculty. Employees covered under the State Teacher's Retirement System (STRS), are vested 100% after five years of full-time service credit.

All coverages begin on the first of the following month after the hire date.

The following classifications are eligible for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) health benefits at the employee expense offered through SISC:

Permanent Employees (19 hours or less)
Adjuncts
Temporary Hourly
Professional Experts

For additional information, please visit our Kern Community College District Benefits webpage.

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Public Safety Officer I (Temporary Pool)

Sheriff's Detentions Deputy Trainee - Shift

Deputy Sheriff Trainee - Shift

Account Manager

Security Professional Flex Officer

Security Guard

Sheriff's Detentions Deputy - Shift - Lateral

Chief of Police

Deputy Sheriff - Shift - Lateral

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