Campus Safety Specialist Lead (Security Officer II)

California State University, Fullerton•Fullerton, CA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

California State University, Fullerton (Cal State Fullerton) is a leading public university committed to student success, academic excellence, and inclusive excellence. The university fosters a collaborative environment that supports teaching, research, and service while promoting innovation and professional growth. Cal State Fullerton is both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and a recipient of the Seal of Excelencia (2021 and 2024) from Excelencia in Education. Joining Cal State Fullerton means becoming part of a community dedicated to advancing student achievement, career success, and economic mobility. The University Police department within the Division of Administration and Finance is dedicated to ensuring the University Community's right to a crime free environment through exemplary and professional service. Our mission is to partner with students, staff, and faculty to support a safe, inclusive, and welcoming university for Titans to thrive. Seeking to pursue a holistic safety vision to evolve university policing to new heights of excellence within the CSU and beyond. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Campus Safety Specialist Lead (Security Officer II). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness. Under general supervision, the Campus Safety Specialist Lead (CSS Lead) provides lead work direction, coordination, and training for security functions, in addition to general public safety operations, holistic safety, community engagement, and related community service functions performed by campus safety specialists in order to support a safe, inclusive and welcoming campus environment for Titans to thrive. A CSS Lead provides lead work direction and performs more complex duties such as coordinating campus safety specialists for 24/7 operations, campus special events, conducting field training, and supporting the public safety communications and records functions. They may also be involved in the development of operational procedures and protocols.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Possession of a California Driver’s License
Successful completion of a background check and physical exam
Two years of related experience (Associate’s degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of experience)
Thorough knowledge of applicable procedures and regulations related to security and/or public safety
Familiarity with the California Penal Code
Ability to read and interpret laws, rules, and regulations
Working knowledge of police department radio codes and equipment
Ability to use applicable automated and computerized public safety systems and databases
Ability to plan and schedule unit work and provide lead work direction to Security Officer staff
Ability to independently make effective decisions and judgments in emergency situations
Ability to analyze operational issues and recommend procedural changes
Ability to convey clear, concise communications and directions and conduct training for staff and the campus community
Ability to author reports and draft operating procedures
Ability to attend Police Officers Standards &Training (P.O.S.T.) programs related to public safety support and dispatch activities
A live scan is required

Responsibilities

Provides lead work direction, coordination, and training for security functions, in addition to general public safety operations, holistic safety, community engagement, and related community service functions performed by campus safety specialists.
Coordinates campus safety specialists for 24/7 operations and campus special events.
Conducts field training.
Supports the public safety communications and records functions.
May be involved in the development of operational procedures and protocols.
Patrols the Cal State Fullerton owned and controlled properties on foot, bicycle, and vehicle to maintain high visibility to protect the campus community and visitors from fire, theft, vandalism, threats, and other safety concerns.
Provides safety support to designated social workers and/or police officers during the response to people in crisis for situations that do not involve weapon(s) or violence.
Transports people in crisis to designated facilities when directed.
Provides safety escorts to community members.
Assists in the education, intervention, and enforcement of campus policies and regulations.
Proactively monitors security cameras and downloads footage to support investigations as part of the department’s crime prevention efforts.
Assists dispatch in answering non-emergency phone calls when needed.
Supports the property and evidence functions with records.
Assists the campus community in the event of an emergency pursuant to their training and department protocols, including assistance with evacuations and rendering immediate assistance to those in need.
Performs other administrative, security, and loss prevention related functions for the campus, including at the bookstore, library, campus housing, and other areas as deemed necessary.
Supports efforts to ensure equity and inclusion are incorporated into department operations, programs, services, and culture.
Represents CSUF PD and Cal State Fullerton by providing exceptional customer service while supporting the safety needs of the campus community.
Other duties as assigned.