Safety Officer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Ability to assume responsibility, to think clearly, and use sound judgment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively on the telephone, in person, and in writing.
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills including tact, diplomacy, and flexibility.
• Ability to work with diverse personalities and groups.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective work relationships with University personnel, students, vendors, visitors and various agencies.
• Possesses skills to organize and prioritize work, as well as manage time effectively with the flexibility to adapt to changing conditions.
• Possess knowledge of the State of California’s laws, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to comply with all departmental uniform and equipment standards and knowledge in the use/care of firearms and the equipment issued by USD’s Department of Public Safety.
• Possess skill in the use of specific equipment and tools as identified under Tools and Equipment Used.
• Ability to be contacted at a working home telephone or by cellular phone.
• High school diploma or equivalent GED.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must undergo a background investigation, medical and psychological screenings.
• Ability to work all shifts, weekends and holidays and available for on-call assignments and overtime.
• Ability to work with varying levels of supervision.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining a professional stance and remaining calm in emergency and/or tense situations.
• Ability to communicate in a helpful, effective and professional manner in person, by telephone and by two-way radio.
• Ability and knowledge in the use/care of all firearms and the equipment issued by USD’s Department of Public Safety.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with a diverse population including faculty, staff, students and visitors.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer 832 class or P.O.S.T. certification, or ability to qualify under these provisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide motor vehicle and foot patrol of off-campus roadways, walkways, parking lots, grounds, University buildings, and residential areas.
• Provide for the protection of life and property.
• Observe safety hazards and report them to the proper persons for correction.
• Make recommendations, when appropriate, which reduce or eliminate conditions that lend themselves to unsafe conditions or expose the University and personal property to theft and damage.
• Conduct investigations of reported crimes and the incidents occurring within the jurisdictional boundaries of the University and submit reports regarding those investigations.
• Work in cooperation with local law enforcement agencies to make arrests of persons suspected of committing crimes or other unlawful acts.
• Prepare cases for prosecution and when necessary testify in court.
• Provide escorts of University employees transferring large sums of money to alternate campus locations.
• Respond to requests for emergency and routine medical assistance as required.
• Determine medical needs and administer first aid as necessary, and summon additional medical assistance as required.
• Give directions and provide assistance to students, staff, faculty and visitors as requested and when appropriate.
• Respond to and give service to all members of the campus community and campus visitors.
• Provide dispatch and alarm monitoring coverage when requested.
• Enforce parking regulations in all areas of University property as required.
• Perform other duties and functions as appropriate to the job classification.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• a retirement contribution given to you by the University
• access to on-campus Fitness Centers