Security Officer - Public Safety
About The Position
Under the general direction of the Police Lieutenant, this position will play a key security role across campus. Primarily stationed at the Robert E. Kennedy Library, this position will be responsible for performing security rounds, maintaining communications with the Public Safety department, providing access control measures, and otherwise displaying a high level of professionalism and customer service while interacting with students, faculty, staff, and guests. The mission of the Public Safety unit at Cal Poly is to foster a safe and welcoming environment for students, staff, faculty, and visitors. The Public Safety unit consists of four departments; the Cal Poly Police Department, the Department of Emergency Management, Public Safety Business Services, and Transportation and Parking Services, which work collaboratively to enhance the campus safety and readiness.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Possession of a California Driver’s License
- Successful completion of a background check and physical exam
- Knowledge of and/or the ability to learn how to use the applicable public safety related equipment and systems
Nice To Haves
- Ability to effectively use applicable safety related equipment and security systems and software as well as policies and procedure
- Knowledge of general procedures and regulations related to security and public safety
- Ability to effectively communicate and de-escalate non-violent crisis situations
- Ability to observe and recall details and incidents
Responsibilities
- Performing security rounds
- Maintaining communications with the Public Safety department
- Providing access control measures
- Displaying a high level of professionalism and customer service while interacting with students, faculty, staff, and guests
- Detecting and responding appropriately to potential hazards, safety emergencies, and/or crime situations
- Remaining calm and composed in stressful situations
- Effectively communicating and de-escalating non-violent crisis situations
- Observing and recalling details and incidents
Benefits
- health, dental and vision insurance
- retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System
- educational benefits for eligible employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
