Patrol Officer

University of the Pacific; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University of the Pacific is seeking a Public Safety Officer for its San Francisco Campus. The role will support the Director of Public Safety, ensuring a safe environment for students and staff.

Responsibilities include monitoring access points, responding to alarms, guiding visitors, and maintaining security systems. The position requires armed BSIS security credentials, CPR, and firearms permits; candidates must be able to work varied shifts including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of criminal law, arrest, search and seizure.
• Basic Word, Outlook and general computer skills.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions and respond to emergencies.
• Experience in armed BSIS security guard capacity.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current BSIS Security Guard Certification, Firearms Permit, pepper spray and baton cert, CPR.

Responsibilities

• Assigns fixed posts at San Francisco Campus facilities.
• Monitor access to entrances and respond to alarms and emergencies.
• Provide information to visitors and campus community on safety matters.
• Operate CCTV and access control systems; support building security.
• Create/access control cards for faculty, staff and students.
• Patrol campus interior and perimeter; report hazards and incidents.
• Perform other safety-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Criminal law knowledge

Oral & written directions

Emergency response

Report writing

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BSIS Security Guard Certification

BSIS Firearms Permit

Pepper Spray & Baton certification

CPR Certification

Tools

Video surveillance systems

Access control devices

Job description

Primary Purpose

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.

Primary Purpose

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

Work Schedule

Position is full-time, forty (40) hours per week, overtime may be assigned as needed. Incumbent must be available to work varying shifts to include evenings, weekends, holidays or in the event of an emergency.