Patrol Officer

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of the Pacific is seeking a Patrol Officer to support the San Francisco Campus under the Director of Public Safety. The role involves maintaining safety, monitoring entrances, responding to alarms and emergencies, and guiding students, staff, and visitors.

The position requires a BSIS Security Guard Certification, firearms permit, CPR, and relevant experience in armed security. A high school diploma is required, with preferred college coursework in security or public safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year working in an armed BSIS licensed security guard capacity.
• Current BSIS Security Guard Certification.
• Current BSIS Firearms Permit.
• Pepper Spray and baton certification (or within 6 months of hire).
• Current CPR Certification (or within 6 months of hire).

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient/clinic access points and activate entry for authorized individuals as needed.
• Respond to dispatch control instructions, alarms, and emergencies as required.
• Provide information to visitors about security matters and handicap parking.
• Monitor controlled access to ensure only authorized personnel are admitted and provide campus event security.
• Maintain and check closed circuit cameras, security radios, and alarms; assist with system checks.
• Patrol the interior and perimeter of the campus; observe, take action, and report unusual occurrences.

Skills

Criminal law knowledge

Decision making

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Report writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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Tools

Video surveillance systems

Access control systems

Security radios

General computer skills

Job description

Patrol Officer

Under the general supervision of the Director of Public Safety, performs various assignments related to the safety and security of the University of the Pacific's San Francisco Campus.

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.

Essential Functions:

Assumes fixed post assignments in the following areas of the University of the Pacific's San Francisco Campus:

Clinic/Visitor Entrance

• Monitor patient/clinic access points.
• Activate entry for authorized individuals as needed.
• Respond to dispatch control instructions, alarms, and emergencies as required.
• Provide information to visitors about security matters and handicap parking.

Main Entrance

• Monitor controlled access employee entrance to ensure only authorized personnel are admitted.
• Respond to dispatch control instructions, alarms, and emergencies as required.
• Provide information to students, staff, and faculty regarding public safety matters.
• Provide building access and security for campus events.

Command Center

• Monitor building entry points and activity by closed circuit camera system to ensure safety and security of building occupants.
• Alert officers of any emergency or situations requiring response.
• Maintain closed circuit camera systems, security radios and building alarm systems; perform system checks on alarm, access control systems and communication devices, as scheduled.
• Create/replace and activate access control cards for new or existing faculty, staff and students.

Campus Patrol

• Lock/unlock doors and check secured doors as scheduled. Ensure that doors are properly secured; safeguard property of the University's campus.
• Respond to dispatch control instructions, alarms, and emergencies as required.
• Check building and property for safety hazards and report maintenance issues and emergency repairs.
• Patrol the interior and perimeter of the campus; observe, take appropriate action and report any unusual occurrence or circumstance.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide lost and found and other support services for students, employees, and visitors.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Director of Public Safety or their designee.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge of:

• Criminal law, laws of arrest, search and seizure.
• Basic Microsoft Word, Outlook, and general computer skills.

Ability to:

• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Analyze situations accurately and make appropriate decisions in a timely manner to emergencies or routine service.
• Provide clear and concise instructions to others in emergency situations.
• Observe and report facts/information accurately; prepare accurate written reports.

Experience:

• Minimum of one year working in an armed BSIS licensed security guard capacity.
• Experience operating computerized security systems such as video cameras and access control devices.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Licenses:

• Current BSIS Security Guard Certification.
• Current BSIS Firearms Permit.
• Pepper Spray and baton certification (or within 6 months of hire).
• Current CPR Certification (or within 6 months of hire).

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to:

• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and communicate in a collegial and professional manner.
• A completed BSIS Firearms Assessment, highlighting the applicant's appropriate judgment, restraint and self-control for the purposes of carrying and using a firearm while performing armed security guard duties.

Experience:

• Experience working within an educational or health care environment.

Education:

• College-level courses in security, criminal justice, or public safety highly desirable. 832 Post Training.

Licenses:

• Valid California Driver's License
• .40 caliber firearm certification

Physical Requirements:

• Requires extensive sitting, walking and/or standing.
• Occasional running and climbing of stairs.
• Frequent bending, stretching, and reaching required.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling up to 130 pounds in the event of an emergency.

Hiring Range:

$26.76-$35.45

Background Check Statement:

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.

AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement:University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers todisclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoingproceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, orappeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the pastseven years. je-72369d7840144a678fa9e21b126e200f