Public Safety Officer

About the role

Perform non-sworn, un-armed security and parking enforcement duties to provide a safe environment for faculty, staff, students and visitors to the Stanford campus.

Responsibilities

• Patrol designated areas of the University by foot, bicycle, motor vehicle or other DOT approved method of transportation for suspicious and/or illegal behavior, safety hazards, unlocked doors, opportunities to assist the public, etc.
• Enforce violations of the University’s Parking Code.
• Provide traffic control services and/or logistical support during emergencies and special events.
• Provide first aid or CPR.
• Stand a security post in a potentially dangerous location.
• Staff the Operations Desk monitoring the daily security and event operations of DPS' field personnel.
• Prepare and/or post parking space reservation signs and other event/parking/traffic control signs for special events and details on campus.
• Remove signs after the event has concluded.
• Deploy barricades, cones and other traffic control equipment per directions as part of event setup.
• Remove barricades and other safety equipment after the event.
• Drive various size trucks/vehicles including forklift to transport equipment, including towing barricade trailers.
• Provide safety, security, traffic control, logistics support and other services during campus details.
• Support assigned shifts at the DPS Operations Desk, a central point of information coordination for ongoing campus activities.
• Monitor radio traffic and incoming phone calls, responding accordingly.
• Issue equipment to incoming special events patrol/outside security reporting to the Ops Desk window for security/event assignments.
• Track activities of on-duty field personnel, record information on daily Ops Desk log.
• Remain alert to incidents which would require the issuance of a mass notification message during assigned shift.
• Draft and send alert notifications per department practice using the university’s AlertSU system.
• Implement the Incident Command System during a major incident.
• Provide logistical support during emergencies and critical incidents.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Ability to interact well with the public and maintain a positive, professional attitude even under trying circumstances.
• Effective oral / written communication skills including the ability to interact with a diverse group of people.
• Flexibility and calmness in dealing with the public.
• Knowledge of and/or ability to learn and apply a variety of University and departmental policies.
• Ability to keep sensitive information strictly confidential at all times.
• Ability to use and/or learn to use two-way radio for communication even during stressful conditions.
• Familiarity and/or ability to learn the Stanford Campus.
• Desire to learn, accept and promote the Department’s Core Values.
• Possess and maintain a valid CA driver license.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently stand/walk, sit, perform desk-based computer tasks, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, operate foot and/or hand controls.
• Sometimes kneel/crawl, climb (ladders, scaffolds, other), reach/work above shoulders, grasp forcefully, use a telephone, sort/file paperwork or parts, scrub/sweep/mop, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh
• May be exposed to active laboratories, outdoor work and inclement weather conditions.
• Will work mandatory overtime.

Working Conditions

• Shift work (days, swings, overnights, weekend, holidays) is required.
• Mandatory 24-hour response availability seven days/week for emergency situations.
• Must wear personal protective equipment as defined/required by job assignments.
• May be exposed to active laboratories, outdoor work and inclement weather conditions.
• Work mandatory overtime.

Special Requirements

• Applicant must pass a complete background investigation including a search of local, state, and national files for criminal history.
• Personnel will be trained to perform duties outside their normal day-to-day responsibilities, such as dispatching and/or emergency call taking and/or special events logistics support, so they are able to provide support during emergencies and special events.
• This response requires wearing Class B personal protective equipment including a full suit, mask or respirator and gloves over the regular duty uniform.
• The worker must be able to pass a fitness and lung capacity test on an annual basis.
• PSOs must successfully complete the Field Training Program; PSOs that do not successfully complete the Field Training Program are subject to termination.
• Must successfully complete Forklift driving and familiarity training.
• Must be able to participate and successfully complete the Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray testing.

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