Campus Safety Scout & Public Safety Ally

University of California - Santa Cruz; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

On-site work

40 hours per week

Job summary

University of California, Santa Cruz is seeking Campus Safety Ambassadors to protect campus properties and maintain order. You will monitor access to restricted areas, perform routine patrols, identify hazards, and report incidents, working under the Campus Security Manager.

You will collaborate with UCPD and other emergency agencies, support safety during events, and cover day, evening, night and weekend shifts on-site at UCSC Main Campus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to interact with the public in a high-volume setting with professionalism.
• Ability to learn UCSC Police Department structure and operate radios and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Protect university property through security and patrols, on foot and in vehicles, throughout assigned areas.
• Inspect doors, windows, and access points to ensure security; report deficiencies to authorities.
• Monitor facilities for unauthorized access or hazards; communicate emergencies to appropriate responders.
• Provide safe, visible presence to deter incidents and assist with directions and information.

Skills

Public interaction

Communication skills

Situational awareness

Emergency response basics

English writing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

University of California, Santa Cruz is seeking Campus Safety Ambassadors to protect campus properties and maintain order. You will monitor access to restricted areas, perform routine patrols, identify hazards, and report incidents, working under the Campus Security Manager.

You will collaborate with UCPD and other emergency agencies, support safety during events, and cover day, evening, night and weekend shifts on-site at UCSC Main Campus.