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.
• Provide logistical support during emergencies and critical incidents.
• Implement the Incident Command System during a major incident.
• Additional 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.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Computer skills in basic applications (e.g., Word, Excel, WordPerfect).
• Ability to pass and maintain certification in First Aid/CPR training.
• Ability to maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Possess and maintain a valid CA driver license.

Benefits

Mandatory overtime is also required from time-to-time. Outdoor work is required, sometimes in inclement weather.

Pay

The expected pay range for this position is $28.85 to $30.77 per hour.

Schedule

Shift work (days, swings, overnights, weekend, holidays) is required. Required 24-hour response availability seven days/week for emergency situations.