On-Call Campus Safety Official (Non-Sworn)

University of California San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

UC San Diego’s Temporary Employment Services seeks multiple Triton Safety Officials to support the Police Department. TSOs are non-sworn, unarmed safety personnel who patrol campus and remote sites, serving as a public-facing safety presence and liaising with sworn officers.

Responsibilities include reporting safety concerns, providing escorts, and assisting with non-emergency services. Roles require on-call availability with variable hours, including days, swing, and nights.

Qualifications

• Professional demeanor with impartiality and discretion; strong verbal and written communication; ability to handle high public contact.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, overtime, and in varied weather conditions; extended foot patrols and flexible operational needs.
• Sound judgment, confidentiality, and advocacy for respectful free speech practices.
• Accurate report writing; proficient with Word, Outlook; grammar and proofreading skills.
• Knowledge of enforcing laws, university policies, and rights; patrol and safety identification.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work independently, and take direction well.
• Familiarity with campus facilities, walkways, roads, parking lots, and alarms (preferred).
• Experience with campus radio communications (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas on campus and remote sites to ensure safety for residents, visitors, and property.
• Serve as a public-facing safety presence and liaison between community and sworn officers.
• Monitor safety concerns, hazards, and potential criminal activity; report findings.
• Provide safety escorts, public information, and crime-prevention support.
• Assist with lock-outs and other non-emergency service needs.
• Participate in public presentations and community engagement.
• Make private person’s arrests when appropriate; perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Professionalism

Adaptability

Judgment

Admin proficiency

Security knowledge

Organization

Communication

Two-way radio experience

Tools

Word

Outlook

Law enforcement databases

Job description

UC San Diego’s Temporary Employment Services seeks multiple Triton Safety Officials to support the Police Department. TSOs are non-sworn, unarmed safety personnel who patrol campus and remote sites, serving as a public-facing safety presence and liaising with sworn officers.

Responsibilities include reporting safety concerns, providing escorts, and assisting with non-emergency services. Roles require on-call availability with variable hours, including days, swing, and nights.