Campus Safety & Security Patrol Officer

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers; Azusa (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers is seeking a Special Services Officer-Campus Safety to patrol campus, enforce laws, and ensure security for the Azusa campus community. The role requires CA PST/armed guard eligibility, a clean record, and strong communication with students and staff.

The officer will conduct safety trainings, respond to emergencies, and coordinate with local law enforcement as needed. Growth opportunities within campus safety are available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 15 units of college level education.
• California P.O.S.T. Certified Basic Police Academy Certificate of Completion (within last 3 years) or Level III/II Reserve Officer Certification or Eligibility to attend a P.O.S.T. Certified Police Academy upon selection or be an Honorably Retired Peace Officer from a California agency.
• Possession of or eligibility to obtain a BSIS armed guard card.
• Each candidate must be at least 21 years of age at time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Patrols university property, in a vehicle, on a bicycle or on foot, to enforce laws and provide security and traffic control on and in close proximity to campus properties.
• Interact positively with campus community members on a daily basis and assist members in identifying potential safety and/or criminal problems.
• Proactively contribute to the departments community policing program.
• Investigate traffic accidents within the boundaries of the APU Campus and prepare accident reports.
• Perform physical security checks of campus facilities, ensuring facilities are in use by appropriate personnel.
• Responds to emergency and non-emergency radio calls as well as responding to all emergencies and disasters on campus.
• Conduct student safety training; including fire drills, evacuation procedures, and disaster preparedness.
• Be available and ready at any point during shift to respond to community needs.
• Observes, reports, and identifies persons involved in suspicious activities or matters.
• Ensures that unauthorized persons leave the university and community.
• Enforces university policies, regulations, and municipal, state and federal laws. Assists local law enforcement as necessary.
• Conducts thorough investigations as assigned and completes detailed reports as to those investigations.
• Testifies in court as necessary.
• Participates in crime prevention programs.
• Assists Student Affairs and Residence Life personnel as required.
• Provides on-campus escorts to university students and personnel as requested.
• Performs other duties as deemed necessary under the guidance of the Executive Director, via Chain of Command.
• Responsible for daily electronic timekeeping as it applies to the scope of this position.
• Regular, punctual attendance as required.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Shift flexibility

Crisis management

First aid/CPR

Timekeeping

Report writing

Deterrence & prevention

Judgment & discretion

Education

High school diploma or GED

33+ college units

California P.O.S.T. Basic Police Academy certificate (or Level III/II)

BSIS armed guard card

21+ years of age

Tools

Google Apps

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

Job description

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers is seeking a Special Services Officer-Campus Safety to patrol campus, enforce laws, and ensure security for the Azusa campus community. The role requires CA PST/armed guard eligibility, a clean record, and strong communication with students and staff.

The officer will conduct safety trainings, respond to emergencies, and coordinate with local law enforcement as needed. Growth opportunities within campus safety are available.