Public Safety Officer I
About The Position
The Public Safety Officer I (PSO I) is a non-sworn position that performs a variety of functions related to parking support, police support, and public safety services. Responsibilities include patrolling campus parking lots, enforcing parking regulations, collecting cash from permit dispensers and meters, assisting with parking for special events, and maintaining appropriate records. In terms of police support, duties may involve dispatching in the communications center, processing police records, property and evidence control, customer service, maintaining department equipment and fleet, completing non-emergent crime reports, and assisting the public. For public safety services, the role includes providing safety escorts, building and facility security, emergency phone testing, and completing incident reports. The position also involves performing other assigned duties related to these areas.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid California Driver License
- Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and maintain a safe driving record
- Ability to independently respond and act quickly
- Ability to accurately evaluate information and situations
- Ability to make appropriate decisions in routine, non-routine, and emergency situations
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to handle sensitive situations with tact and confidentiality
- Ability to interpret and apply a variety of laws, rules, and regulations
- Ability to make effective decisions and judgments in emergency situations
- Ability to convey clear, concise communications and directions
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to act and resolve parking and traffic problems
- Ability to write standard incident and crime reports in a clear and concise manner
- Ability to observe and recall details and incidents
- Ability to detect and respond appropriately to potentially hazardous situations
- Ability to effectively interact with a wide range of individuals including the campus community and the general public
- Ability to successfully complete the POST basic dispatcher academy
- Ability to successfully complete the CSUCI Police Department Communications Training Program related to public safety support and dispatch activities
Nice To Haves
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to speak clearly and concisely
- Ability to effectively use the phonetic alphabet
- Ability to maintain composure in highly stressful situations or when dealing with difficult individuals
- Ability to appropriately perform sales transactions
- Ability to handle money
- Ability to operate basic computer systems
- Ability to support the training for staff and the campus community
- Prior parking enforcement experience
- Prior dispatching experience
Responsibilities
- Patrolling of campus parking lots
- Enforcement of parking regulations
- Cash collection from permit dispensers and meters
- Signage and parking for special events
- Maintenance and analysis of appropriate records related to parking
- Dispatching duties in the police communications center
- Processing police records
- Property and evidence control
- Customer services
- Maintenance of department equipment and fleet
- Completing non-emergent crime reports
- Providing assistance to the public
- Safety escorts
- Building and facility security
- Emergency phone testing
- Completing incident reports
- Performing other duties as assigned related to parking support, police support, and public safety services
Benefits
- Background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily
- Compliance with CSU Executive Order 1107 revised March 24, 2017 as a condition of employment (Campus Security Authority)
- Compliance with CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment (mandated reporter)
- Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States
- Disclosure of final administrative or judicial decision determining commission of sexual harassment within the last 7 years (after meeting minimum qualifications and before offer of employment)
- Signing a release form authorizing the release of information by current and/or former employers concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct (for final stage applicants)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
