Parking Enforcement, Community Service Officer (CSO) – Palm Desert Campus Student Assistant

Job Summary :

Parking Enforcement Community Service Officers (CSOs) play an essential role in supporting the daily operations of the Parking and Transportation Services Department. As part of a student team dedicated to serving the Palm Desert campus community you will assist with customer service parking enforcement and public safety support. CSOs serve as ambassadors of the department ensuring a positive safe and welcoming experience for students faculty staff and visitors.

In this position you will provide information about parking rules & regulations permits and campus transportation programs while also conducting patrols of parking lots issuing citations when necessary and responding to motorist assistance calls. CSOs represent the Public Safety Department through professionalism courtesy and a commitment to campus safety.

This is a hands-on opportunity to gain valuable experience in customer service problem solving and public service within a professional university environment.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Under direct supervision duties include but not limited to :

• Serve frequently as the first point of contact for the campus by greeting visitors and providing accurate information about parking permits citations campus facilities and services as well as transportation options.
• Communicate professionally in person by radio phone and electronically to assist customers with campus information parking rules and regulations citation inquiries and general questions.
• Patrol campus parking lots exterior building interiors and roadways on foot bicycle or departmental vehicle to monitor compliance with campus safety and parking regulations.
• Secure campus buildings and classrooms by locking and unlocking doors according to daily schedules.
• Perform building checks ensuring doors windows and alarm systems are properly secured.
• Assist the Community Service Specialist to Issue parking citations using electronic handheld devices and provide information on citation appeal procedures.
• Assist motorists with services such as battery jumps and vehicle unlocks using department-approved equipment and safety protocols.
• Provide directions general campus information and safety escorts when requested.
• Assist the Community Service Specialist by setting up and removing cones barricades and signage for traffic control during campus events.
• Assist with administrative and clerical tasks such as filing data entry sorting mail and organizing office materials.
• Maintain a clean organized and professional workspace and departmental vehicle.

Minimum Qualifications :

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Compensation and Benefits :

Student Employment Anticipated Hiring Range : $16.50 per hour.

The compensation offered will consider internal equity and experience among other factors.

Position Information :

Work status : Part-Time Temporary Seasonal

The application deadline is : 01 / 01 / 2026 at 11 : 55 pm (PST)

Academic year available hours : Monday through Friday (8 : 00 am 5 : 00 pm).

Summer available hours : Monday through Thursday (7 : 00 am - 5 : 30 pm).

This is an On-Campus Only position. Student Employees are not eligible to telecommute at any time.

As of January 1 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

California State University San Bernardino in not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B Visas).

Conditions of Employment

Background Check

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) may be required for student employment purposes. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and / or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check when required may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Drivers License Check

Possession of a valid Drivers License may be required. Employees in this position will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program which confirms possession of a valid drivers license and reflects driving record.

I-9

CSUSB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. See Form I-9 Acceptable Documents at of Commitment to Diversity

In our commitment to the furthering of knowledge and fulfilling our educational mission California State University San Bernardino seeks a campus climate that welcomes celebrates and promotes respect for the entire variety of human experience. We welcome people from all backgrounds and we seek to include knowledge and values from many cultures in the curriculum and extra-curricular life of the campus community. We will create promote and maintain activities and programs that further our understanding of individual and group diversity. We will also develop and communicate policies and promote values that discourage intolerance and discrimination.

California State University San Bernardino is proud to be an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit hire train and administer all personnel actions without regard to race ethnicity religion color caste national origin ancestry age sex gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation socioeconomic status genetic information medical condition disability marital status protected military or veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence including Domestic Violence Dating Violence and Stalking. This requires completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a two-year basis thereafter. (Executive Order 1096) For more information about Diversity & Inclusion at CSUSB please visit Statement :

Reasonable Accommodation

We provide reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact CSUSB Benefits at .

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Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Anti Money Laundering,Access Control System,Catering,Assessment,Communication

Employment Type : Student

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1