Public Safety Officer

About the role

The Department of Public Safety supports the mission and goals of the University of San Diego by providing a full range of crime prevention and crime control services to contribute to the safety and security of the campus community.

Responsibilities

• Responding to 911 emergency-style calls, investigating alarms, responding to crimes in progress and scenes of past crimes or incidents.
• Providing motor vehicle and foot patrol of off-campus roadways, walkways, parking lots, grounds, University buildings, and residential areas.
• Protecting life and property, observing safety hazards, reporting them to the proper persons for correction, making recommendations to reduce unsafe conditions, conducting investigations of reported crimes, and submitting reports regarding those investigations.
• Working in cooperation with local law enforcement agencies to make arrests, preparing cases for prosecution, and testifying in court.
• Providing escorts of University employees transferring large sums of money to alternate campus locations, responding to requests for emergency and routine medical assistance, determining medical needs, administering first aid, summoning additional medical assistance, giving directions, and providing assistance to students, staff, faculty, and visitors.
• Enforcing parking regulations in all areas of University property as required.

Requirements

• A valid California driver's license.
• A valid CPR and First Aid cards.
• A guard registration and firearm permits issued by the State of California.
• A clean driving history printout.
• Job related training certificates.
• Prioritize 832 class or P.O.S.T. certification, or ability to qualify under these provisions.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent GED.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Pass a background investigation, medical, and psychological screenings.
• Ability to work all shifts, weekends, and holidays, and available for on-call assignments and overtime.
• Ability to work with varying levels of supervision.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining a professional stance and remaining calm in emergency and/or tense situations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with a diverse population including faculty, staff, students, and visitors.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.

Skills

• Knowledge of the State of California’s laws, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to comply with all departmental uniform and equipment standards.
• Knowledge in the use/care of firearms and the equipment issued by USD’s Department of Public Safety.

Benefits

The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, a retirement contribution given to you by the University, and access to on-campus Fitness Centers. Please visit the benefits section of our website to view all of the perks and benefits that USD has to offer.