Port Security Guard - Public Safety

About the role

This position plays a key role in supporting campus safety and security through proactive patrol, responsive service, and consistent engagement with the campus community. Operating with a high level of independence, the incumbent exercises sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism while carrying out daily responsibilities under the supervision of a Police Sergeant. The role requires frequent interaction with students, employees, visitors, and local law enforcement partners, demanding strong interpersonal skills and the ability to handle sensitive or confidential matters appropriately. The position is responsible for monitoring and securing campus grounds, facilities, and designated areas—including the pier and training ship—while identifying and addressing safety concerns, policy violations, and potential hazards. The incumbent provides a wide range of services, including safety escorts, event support, customer assistance, report preparation, and parking enforcement. Additional responsibilities include supporting emergency response efforts, assisting with crime prevention initiatives, and maintaining accurate documentation and confidentiality in all aspects of work.

The mission of the Public Safety Department at California Polytechnic Maritime Academy is to promote a safe and secure learning environment by working cooperatively with the campus community to enforce the laws, preserve the peace, maintain order and provide exceptional professional services to our guests and our community.

Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities and the built environment. Cal Poly’s hands-on philosophy, small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world. For more information, visit calpoly.edu . Please watch the video linked here to learn more about the CSU system.

Cal Poly Maritime Academy at the Solano Campus Located on a compact but scenic waterfront campus in Vallejo, California (30 miles northeast of San Francisco), Cal Poly Maritime Academy is a unique and specialized campus of the 23-campus system. Serving a population of approximately 1000 undergraduate and 50 graduate students, we are one of only seven degree-granting maritime academies in the United States — and the only one on the West Coast. Cal Poly Maritime Academy offers seven baccalaureate degrees in Business Administration, International Strategy and Security, Facilities Engineering Technology, Marine Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Marine Transportation, and Oceanography. The undergraduate curriculum includes licensing programs for future merchant marine, Coast Guard, and Naval Reserve officers. Cal Poly Maritime Academy also offers a Master of Science in Transportation and Engineering Management degree. Please visit our website for more information about Cal Poly Maritime Academy.

Qualifications

• Ability to attend Police Officers Standards &Training (P.O.S.T.) programs related to public safety support and dispatch activities.
• Ability to independently make effective decisions and judgments in emergency situations.
• Follows campus procedures in coordination with university police in the inventory of evidence.
• High school diploma or equivalent and three months of related experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class “C” California Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) to work aboard the training ship.

Pay

Anticipated Hiring Range: $44,076 - $46,776 annually. Classification Range: $41,532 - $60,516 annually. Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Anticipated Hiring Range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Classification Range may be broader than what the University anticipates paying for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

Benefits

Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information.