(Campus Safety Specialist) POLICE OFCR 1

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers • Sacramento, CA

27d

About The Position

Under the general direction of a UC Police Department Police Sergeant, a successful CSS will work closely with the public and University units to proactively identify and solve community safety issues and security concerns on campus. Respond to both emergency and non-emergency calls for service. Responsibilities include: actively engaging at crime/incident scenes; maintaining security perimeters; interviewing victims and witnesses to crimes; collecting evidence; motor vehicle enforcement as necessary; preparing written and computer-generated crime reports; patrolling specified areas on foot, bicycle, or utilizing a patrol vehicle; delivering safety presentations to community members and groups; and executing assigned duties pursuant to University and UCPD policies and procedures. The CSS functions similarly to a sworn officer in responding to calls for service and is a key component of UCDPDs holistic and tiered approach to providing service and safeguarding the community.

Requirements

• Must have a vision of 20/20 correctable to 20/30, with normal color vision.
• Must be able to sustain a walking foot beat; must be able to sit and stand for long periods of time
• Lift/carry a minimum of 30 pounds.
• Possess and maintain a valid Class C California driver's license.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• High school graduate of a U.S. high school or possess a GED.
• Must attend and pass a Community Services Officer academy within twelve months of being hired.
• Not have been convicted of a felony as well as felony-level and felony-related offenses.
• Not have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.
• Be of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation.
• Skills to communicate both orally and in written form; understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Customer service and communication skills to interact with individuals of varying cultural backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
• Must maintain a professional demeanor under stressful conditions.
• Ability to operate computer and other typical office equipment, input or retrieve computer data via keyboard or other means.
• Recall information received and complete necessary reports.
• Work independently with little supervision and exercise initiative and sound judgment in harmony and coordination with the larger UCDPD team.

Nice To Haves

• Current or recent University of California affiliation as a student or staff member.
• Experience or other qualifications that demonstrate decision making skills, interpersonal communication methods and techniques, de-escalation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Skills to provide clear and concise information to public and staff when giving directions, explaining policies and procedures and persuading others to comply with requests.
• Skills to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction.
• Able to understand and interpret complex policies, procedures and personnel guidelines and communicate that information to others.
• Knowledge and understanding of current police practices, protocols, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Actively engaging at crime/incident scenes
• Maintaining security perimeters
• Interviewing victims and witnesses to crimes
• Collecting evidence
• Motor vehicle enforcement as necessary
• Preparing written and computer-generated crime reports
• Patrolling specified areas on foot, bicycle, or utilizing a patrol vehicle
• Delivering safety presentations to community members and groups
• Executing assigned duties pursuant to University and UCPD policies and procedures

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED