Campus Safety Officer

California Institute of the Arts; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

California Institute of the Arts is seeking Campus Safety Officers to protect the campus community. CSOs will investigate unlawful activity, respond to emergencies, and ensure safety by enforcing policies while reporting findings.

They work under supervision of the Shift Leader and Director, Security/Risk Management. The role requires patrolling, traffic control, and readiness to work varied shifts; candidates should be able to walk, run potential investigations, and provide first aid when

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum two (2) years law enforcement/security experience preferred.
• Valid California Guard Card, First Aid/CPR & Defibrillator certification.
• Valid California Driver License; subject to insurer standards.
• Background check and physical exam required upon offer.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety and security related services to the college community.
• Patrol the campus via security vehicles and/or by foot checking for fire, general safety, locking and unlocking doors as required.
• Respond to requests for assistance, emergency calls, and alarms.
• Render emergency first aid and CPR, call paramedics, respond to and investigate reports of unlawful activity.
• Investigate various kinds of incidents and prepare detailed written reports.
• Confront and interview suspicious subjects and make arrests when required.
• Issue traffic and parking citations.
• File all necessary reports and paperwork as required.
• May be called upon to work overtime with/without notice to address emergency situations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooperation

Stamina

Physical mobility

Emergency response calm

Written reports

Flexible schedule

First aid basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Salary Range: $18.00 - $18.76 Hourly

SUMMARY

The mission of CalArts’ Campus Safety is to provide a security presence dedicated to providing a safe and secure campus environment for faculty, staff, and students. Campus Security Officers (CSOs) are responsible for investigating unlawful, suspicious activity, identifying potential problems regarding the welfare, safety and security of faculty, staff and students. CSOs will also maintain campus safety by enforcing policies and regulations and by communicating information and responding to inquiries. Works under the supervision of the Shift Leader and Director, Security/Risk Management.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provide safety and security related services to the college community.
• Patrol the campus via security vehicles and/or by foot checking for fire, general safety, locking and unlocking doors as required.
• Respond to requests for assistance, emergency calls, and alarms.
• Render emergency first aid and CPR, call paramedics, respond to and investigate reports of unlawful activity.
• Investigate various kinds of incidents and prepare detailed written reports.
• Confront and interview suspicious subjects and make arrests when required.
• Issue traffic and parking citations.
• File all necessary reports and paperwork as required.
• May be called upon to work overtime with/without notice to address emergency situations.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to spend extended periods of time walking and the ability to walk/stand.
• Full range of motion with both hands and arms.
• Ability to climb 4-5 flights of stairs without stopping.
• Ability to handle emergency calls for service in a professional manner and maintain composure during stressful situations.
• Possess basic computer skills.
• Ability to compose and comprehend written reports.
• Available to work a flexible work schedule to include day, night, weekend and holiday shifts.

REQUIREMENTS

• Valid California Guard Card, First Aid/CPR & Defibrillator certification.
• Valid California Driver License. Employment subject to meeting the standards of CalArts' insurance carrier.
• Upon offer of employment, must successfully pass a background check and a physical exam (including hearing, vision and stress test).
• Capable of performing essential functions of the job with or without accommodations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL CONDITIONS

• CSOs constantly walk, sit, talk, hear, drive and have exposure to physical hazards.
• They occasionally are exposed to extreme cold, heat, temperature changes and noise.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum two (2) years law enforcement/security experience preferred.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Campus Safety operates on three shifts:

• Day: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
• Swing: 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM
• Overnight: 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM

The specific shift for the position will be discussed during the interview process.