Public Safety Officer

Public Safety Officers are responsible for observing and reporting safety and security hazards affecting the personnel and property of the University; and to assist in enforcing University Safety and Security rules and regulations. The Public Safety Officer interacts with a variety of persons including; faculty; staff; students; contractors; vendors; visitors; public safety officials; and the general public.

• Protect persons and property from unlawful activities and provide a safe and secure campus environment.
• Identify suspicious persons, behaviors and circumstances that may pose a public safety risk and take immediate and appropriate action to prevent incidents.
• Patrol campus and buildings. Monitor building-conditions and respond to unsafe conditions, hazards, and emergencies, etc. following safety guidelines. Respond to public safety alarms and assist with lockouts.
• Enforcing parking regulations, give directions and respond to requests for assistance and information.
• Prepare all required written reports such as responding, compiling and reporting all information in regard to theft alarms, accidents, and other incidents that may occur.
• Monitor alarms and panels for emergencies that might arise within the facility.
• Handle special assignments directed by Director of Public Safety, such as: driving individuals between locations on a regular or intermittent schedule, special events, reception/visitor building posts, and working in command office as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D preferred, prior verifiable work experience as a security officer will be considered in lieu.
• Prior law enforcement, military, or security experience preferred.
• Valid California driver’s license
• Bureau Security & Investigative Services (BSIS) current Guard Card required to work in California
• Basic computer skills
• Excellent knowledge of security protocols
• Ability to operate security systems and emergency equipment
• Ability to lift objects up to 50 lbs.
• Must have sufficient hearing to respond to normal verbal speech, alarms, radio and telephone communications
• Must have sufficient visual acuity to read and understand faculty/staff listings, posted orders, maps, computer screens, check identification, and to distinguish the faces of faculty/staff, contractors, vendors, guests and visitors
• Must be able to stand, walk and/or drive for up to 90% of the assigned shift
• Must have a command of the English language that is easily understood
• Must be able to respond quickly to incidents and emergencies (“Rapid Response”).  Rapid Response may include, but is not limited to, running, squatting, crouching, kneeling, climbing, standing for long periods of time, and operating Touro vehicles

Core Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team
• Ability to solve problems as they arise
• Attention to detail
• Ability to react appropriately in stressful situations