Library Safety Officer

UC Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 42,428 - 54,873; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Standard university benefits

Job summary

The University of California, Riverside is seeking a full-time Security Officer for the University Library. This role involves guarding university property, responding to safety issues, and deterrent patrolling.

Successful candidates should have U.S. work authorization and the ability to work flexible schedules, including nights and weekends. The expected pay scale is up to $26.28 per hour, and standard university benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Current U.S. work authorization; the university is unable to sponsor or transfer employment visas.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, nights, graveyard shifts, and extended hours.
• Physical capability to patrol and respond quickly to incidents.
• Compliance with university policies, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable federal, state, and local directives.

Responsibilities

• Guard and protect university and library property.
• Respond to and follow up on safety/incident issues within library buildings.
• Act as a deterrent to criminal activity by patrolling library buildings.
• Work a flexible shift schedule and extended hours during finals.
• Complete incident reports, including during the interview process.

Job description

Position Overview

Job ID: 34617434
Category: Security and Public Safety
Organization: University Library
Department: University Library Dept
Location: Main Campus - UCR
Salary: $42,428 - $54,873 (annual) and $20.32 - $26.28 per hour (hourly range)
Date Posted: December 17, 2024
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Schedule: Varies; includes evenings, nights, graveyard shifts, weekends, and extended hours during finals weeks
Full/Part Time: Full-time (100%)
Level of Supervision: General Direction

Responsibilities

• Guard and protect university and library property with high intrinsic or monetary value.
• Respond to and follow up on all safety/incident issues within library buildings.
• Act as a deterrent to criminal activity by routinely patrolling library buildings.
• Work a flexible shift schedule: Sunday 12:45 p.m.–9:15 p.m.; Monday through Thursday 3:15 p.m.–12:15 a.m.; cover day shifts as needed.
• During the last week of instruction and finals, work extended hours and consecutive days, including graveyard shifts.
• Complete incident reports, including hypothetical scenarios during the interview process.

Qualifications

• Current U.S. work authorization; the university is unable to sponsor or transfer employment visas.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, nights, graveyard shifts, and extended hours.
• Physical capability to patrol and respond quickly to incidents.
• Compliance with university policies, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable federal, state, and local directives.

Benefits and Salary

The expected pay scale for this position is up to $26.28 per hour. Salary offers are based on education, licensure, certifications, experience, and other business needs. Eligible employees receive standard university benefits consistent with other staff positions.