Campus Safety Officer — 24/7 On-Site Security

University of La Verne; La Verne (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of La Verne is seeking a Campus Safety Officer to patrol the campus, enforce rules, and respond to safety concerns. This on-site role requires flexible shifts, collaboration with students and staff, and a commitment to a safe learning environment.

With a focus on visibility, reporting, and customer service, you will investigate incidents, complete written reports, and assist the Housing Department as needed.

Qualifications

• Excellent Verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong Customer Service.
• Technology Background (computer).
• Ability to problem solve.
• Must be willing to work any shift, hours, weekends and holidays.
• 1 year experience in security in a college/university setting or equivalent on-the-job experience.

Responsibilities

• Safety and Security: Patrol the University campus to maintain high visibility to foster a safe and secure environment; Observe and report incidents and complete necessary paperwork; Enforce University rules and regulations, including the Student Code of Conduct and Penal Code laws and regulations; Investigate violations and crimes; Escort University assets; Effectively assess incidents and develop proper course of actions; Escort persons from campus as necessary; Respond to emergency and safety concern calls (such as but not limited to medical emergencies, traffic accidents, terrorist threats, bomb threats, workplace violence, domestic violence, crime situations, including stalking, felony assault, and other various incidents); Assist the Housing Department with student code of conduct investigations.
• Percentage Of Time 30%
• Percentage Of Time 15%
• Customer Service: Respond to calls for service; Proactively assess and communicate safety concerns and maintenance issues; Open and secure buildings and offices; Lock and unlock buildings, lock doors and gates; Provide information and respond to inquiries from students, staff and visitors; Provide directions to campus locations and information related to University programs and services . Perform dispatch duties as needed or scheduled.
• Training and Development: Participate in training and personal development courses to maintain and enhance broad expertise and capabilities in all Campus Safety functions; develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in a specific area of Campus Safety.
• Emergency Operations: Serve as liaison during disasters such as fires and earthquakes; respond to hazardous materials spills, industrial accidents, and emergencies and take appropriate action; Operate various campus systems, including water valves, electric switches and related systems during emergency situations; investigate unusual conditions and take immediate action to reduce danger and possible malfunction of equipment; notify appropriate internal managerial staff and other departments.
• Issue parking notice ; Respond to requests to block off parking lots and spaces , perform routine maintenance of Campus Safety vehicles at the request of the University Safety Operations Department as needed or required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal skills

Written skills

Customer service

Tech background

Problem solving

Shift flexibility

Security experience

Job description

The University of La Verne is seeking a Campus Safety Officer to patrol the campus, enforce rules, and respond to safety concerns. This on-site role requires flexible shifts, collaboration with students and staff, and a commitment to a safe learning environment.

With a focus on visibility, reporting, and customer service, you will investigate incidents, complete written reports, and assist the Housing Department as needed.