Campus Safety Officer

Fresno Pacific University; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresno Pacific University seeks a Primary Officer for Campus Safety to protect life and property across campus and satellite locations. You will patrol by vehicle, on foot, and by bicycle, conduct security checks, and manage traffic control to keep the campus safe.

The role requires enforcing policies, collaborating with Student Life, and complying with laws and university standards. A Christian faith commitment is expected; competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Must have valid California driver license and ability to operate campus safety vehicle.
• Must secure a BSIS Security Guard Card.
• Must complete PC832 (peace officer powers) course.
• Must obtain BSIS certifications for pepper spray and baton.
• Must pass Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• Must pass Taser certification course.
• Candidate must be at least 20 years old at hire.

Responsibilities

• Patrols university property in vehicle or on foot to provide security and traffic control.
• Performs physical security checks of campus facilities and ensures areas are used by authorized personnel.
• Responds to emergency and non-emergency radio calls during shifts.
• Enforces university policies and assists local law enforcement as needed.
• Conducts thorough investigations and completes detailed reports.
• Provides on-campus escorts and assists Student Life and Residence Life staff as required.
• Acts as CSA Reporter under the Jeanne Clery Act and participates in crime prevention programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Chief, via chain of command.

Skills

Christian faith commitment

Physical fitness

Professional conduct

Education

California Security Guard Card (BSIS)

PC832 course

BSIS pepper spray/baton certifications

Red Cross First Aid/ CPR/ AED certification

Taser certification

California driver license

Age at least 20

Job description

The primary officer's responsibility is to protect the life and property on university property. This may be accomplished by patrol unit, driving carts, on foot, and bicycle patrol of campus roadways, walkways, parking lots, administrative and academic buildings, residential areas on campus, and other satellite locations student housing near campus.

• Patrols university property, in a vehicle or on foot, to provide security and traffic control.
• Performs physical security checks of campus facilities, ensuring facilities are in used by appropriate personnel.

• Respondstoemergencyandnon-emergencyradiocalls.
• Beavailableandreadyatanypointduringdutyshifttorespondtocommunityneeds.
• Observes,reports,andidentifiespersonsinvolvedinsuspiciousactivitiesormanners.Ensuresthatunauthorizedpersonsleavetheuniversityandcommunity.
• Enforcesuniversitypolicies,regulations,andmunicipal,state,andfederallaws.Assistslocallawenforcementasnecessary.
• Conductsthoroughinvestigationsasassignedandcompletesdetailedreportsastothose
• investigations.Participatesincrimepreventionprograms.
• AssistsStudentLifeandResidenceLifepersonnelasrequired.Provideson-campusescortstouniversitystudentsandpersonnelasrequested.
• MandatedCampusSecurityAuthority(CSA)ReporterundertheFederalJeanneCleryAct.
• PerformsotherdutiesasdeemednecessaryundertheguidanceoftheChief,viaChainofcommand.
• MustmaintainalifestyleinconsonancewithsoundChristianprinciplesandthoseadoptedbytheinstitution.
• Must only engage with FPU students in a professional and ethical manner. Must be always productive.

• Ensure all legal requirements are met for FPU campus parking.
• Ensure that the Clery Report is completed each year.
• Demonstrate a commitment to serving and inspiring students and colleagues in a context of a Christian University, integrating your Christian faith into your role and responsibilities.
• Embrace the mission, vision, and values of Fresno Pacific University, affirm the FPU Faith Expectations, and support the ideals and practices articulated in "The Fresno Pacific Idea”
• Uphold and advance Fresno Pacific University’s commitment to Christ-centered higher education, holistic student development, and serving diverse communities.
• Complete tasks timely with work that is comprehensive, complete, and accurate
• Communicates clearly, listens attentively, and seeks to understand others
• Collaborates productively with colleagues of varying skillset
• Other duties as assigned.

Required

• DemonstratepersonalChristianfaithandcommitmenttotheChristianmissionoftheUniversity.
• MusthaveavalidCaliforniadriverlicenseandtheabilitytooperateallequipmentinthecampussafetyvehicle.
• MustbeabletosuccessfullysecureaSecurity GuardcardissuedbytheCaliforniaBureauofSecurityandInvestigativeServices(BSIS).
• MustbeabletosuccessfullycompletethePC832(powersofarrest)course.
• MustbeabletosuccessfullysecuretheappropriateBSIScertificationsforthecarryofpeppersprayandbaton(straight, side-handleandcollapsible).
• MustbeabletosuccessfullypassandcompleteanAmericanRedCrossFirstaid/CPRandAEDcertificationcourse.
• Must be able to successfully pass and complete a Taser certification course.
• Each candidate must be at least 20 years of age by the date of hire.

Preferred

• CompletionofCaliforniabasicormodularPOSTlevelI/II,orIIIacademy.Mustbewithinthelastthreetofiveyears.
• Previousworkexperienceinauniversitypublicsafetydepartmentorlawenforcementagency

Environmental Conditions

• Outdoor working environment subject to varying weather conditions, including but not limited to rain, wind, extreme heat, cold, etc.
• Frequent work at a fast pace with unscheduled interruptions.
• Public contact position requiring general hygiene and grooming.

Physical Demands

• Abilitytowalklongdistances,bicycle,run,climb,stoop,bend,standforlongperiodsoftime.
• Liftupto50lbs.overhead.
• Possessthephysicalstrengthtorestrain,control,andhandcuffacombativeperson.
• Beabletoworkandadjusttovariedworkshiftsandclimates.
• Musthavethephysicalabilitytoassistwiththerescueofsickandinjuredpersonsoncampus.
• Mustbeabletofunctiononfootpatrolandmakephysicalarrestswhennecessary.
• Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather for extended periods of time.

$35,360 to $42,640 is the annual starting salary for this role and reflects what Fresno Pacific University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. In addition to compensation, FPU offers a competitive benefits package.

Reserving its rights as a religious institution, Fresno Pacific University is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age or disability, or other classes protected by applicable law. Committed to excellence and actively supportive of cultural diversity, FPU invites individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you should contact FPU’s Human Resources Department at [e-mail]. As a religious institution, the University will administer the equal opportunity employment policy consistent with the Fresno Pacific University statement of faith, the FPU Idea and the University’s governance by the Pacific District Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches.

*This information, including salary, is accurate as of September 11, 2026.