Public Safety Officer

Point Loma Nazarene University•San Diego, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Public Safety Officers provide public safety for faculty, staff, students, and visitors and support PLNU’s mission by fostering a safe learning, working, and living environment. The role involves campus patrol and monitoring, responding to emergencies, assisting members of the community, and performing dispatch and administrative duties. This is a full-time, shift-rotational position that may serve the Point Loma, Mission Valley, and Balboa campuses and the Liberty Station Conference Center. Shifts and days off vary; midnight shifts and weekends are required when rotating to the Point Loma campus. The position may also require on-call status. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid California driver’s license, and a current California Security Guard registration or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire. First Aid, CPR, and AED certification is also required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire. Candidates must be at least 18, maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, and provide evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement and agree to live in accordance with PLNU’s Community Life Covenant. The offer is contingent on a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and successful background check. Pay is $22.44 per hour; the actual offer may depend on experience, education, skills, internal equity, and university funding resources.

Requirements

Current California Security Guard registration or ability to obtain a Security Guard license from the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services within 30 days of hire.
Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification or ability to complete training and obtain certification within 30 days of hire.
Valid California Driver’s License with a safe driving record.
High school diploma or GED certificate.
Experience as a law-enforcement or security officer and/or experience using two-way radio communication.
Basic knowledge of access control software and hardware, surveillance camera software and hardware, CAD software systems, mass notification software systems, and ID card creation software and hardware.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and customer service orientation.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Ability to anticipate, identify, and solve problems.
Strong multitasking skills, a proactive approach to job responsibilities, and attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Suite.
Ability to work all shifts and locations; the department operates 24/7, 365 days a year, across three campuses and other assignments.
Professional appearance and demeanor.
Own a cell phone and be willing to be assigned on-call status.
At least 18 years of age.
Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement, and agreement to live in accordance with PLNU’s Community Life Covenant.
Meet physical requirements: full range of hearing, extensive walking, extensive sedentary duties, eyesight correctable to 20/30 with normal color vision, and ability to lift 50 pounds.
Complete a pre-employment physical, pre-employment drug screening, and background check as conditions of the job offer.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Patrol property on foot or in an assigned motor vehicle; monitor surveillance equipment; inspect buildings, parking lots, equipment, and access points; perform lock and unlock procedures; and permit entry.
Provide escorts and public assistance, including lockout services, jump-starts, and routine information.
Watch for and report security breaches, facility and safety hazards, and emergencies; contact police, fire, ambulance, or other emergency responders as required.
Prevent losses and damage by reporting irregularities and informing violators of policies and procedures.
Direct motorists and enforce the PLNU Vehicle Code.
Prepare written reports of daily activities, observations, and incidents.
Maintain equipment through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and evaluation of equipment and techniques.
Respond to alarms, collisions, injuries, and other emergencies as a first responder.
Use radios and other communication devices clearly and concisely.
Answer calls to the Public Safety dispatch line, dispatch officers, and maintain detailed and accurate CAD log entries.
Greet and assist walk-in customers at the Department of Public Safety.
Monitor the Public Safety dispatch email account and university surveillance system.
Operate the university mass notification system, access control system, and alarm monitoring software.
Issue employee and student ID cards and track related charges, supply inventory, and technical support issues.
Receive and log lost-and-found items and collaborate with the main lost-and-found coordinator.
Assist with office duties, including inventory, supply ordering, and mail distribution.
Cover Welcome Center duties as needed.
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.