Patrol Officer

Loyola Marymount University; Westchester (IL); On-site; USD 30,665 - 36,754; Full time

Job summary

Loyola Marymount University is hiring a full-time DPS Patrol Officer responsible for ensuring a safe campus environment for students, faculty, and guests. Key responsibilities include patrolling grounds, responding to emergencies, and preparing reports on incidents.

The ideal candidate must hold a High School Diploma, current California Guard Card, and have excellent communication and customer service skills. The position requires compliance with uniform standards and may include a flexible working schedule.

Qualifications

• Current California Guard Card and Driver’s License required.
• CPR/First-Aid & AED certifications and PR24 Baton certification must be acquired within six months from hire date.
• Must comply with uniform and grooming standards.

Responsibilities

• Patrol campus grounds and buildings for safety.
• Respond to calls and emergencies, generating incident reports.
• Provide excellent customer service and enforce university rules.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Written and oral communication

Demonstrated computer competency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPR/First-Aid & AED certifications

California Guard Card

Job description

Position Overview

Reporting to a Shift Supervisor and/or Watch Commander, the DPS Patrol Officer is a full‑time, uniformed, unarmed university employee responsible for providing a safe and secure campus environment for Loyola Marymount University’s (LMU) students, faculty, staff and guests. The Patrol Officer is tasked with patrolling campus grounds and buildings, performing security checks, and ensuring compliance with university rules.

Key Responsibilities

• Spend the majority of the time in the field on uniformed patrol or assigned post to complete building security checks, foot/vehicle patrols, incident response, and report writing.
• Respond to calls for assistance, emergency situations, and incidents in progress.
• Respond to activated alarms for fire, chemical spills, medical emergencies, burglaries, and door security concerns, and immediately report these to the DPS communications officer and Watch Commander on duty.
• Generate daily activity reports and incident reports, noting equipment irregularities, property damage, or any incidents reported to the DPS University Hall office.
• Patrol premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion, equipment malfunction, and safety hazards; secure doors, gates, and windows during off‑hours.
• Provide excellent customer service, escort or access service as requested, and warn persons of LMU rule infractions.
• Work a flexible schedule, including a 4/10 shift schedule (four ten‑hour days per week), overtime, rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, close‑out events, and designated peak periods such as summer.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; continued upgrading of knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Current California Guard Card and Driver’s License.
• CPR/First‑Aid & AED certifications and PR24 Baton certification acquired within six months from hire date.
• Valid California driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Position is Campus Security Authority (CSA) under the Jeanne Clery Act and a Mandatory Reporter by university policy.
• Must wear an approved duty uniform and utility belt; compliance with uniform and grooming standards.
• Exemplary written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated computer competency.

Physical Demands

Constantly required to sit, use finger movements, speak clearly, hear conversation, and see near and far. Frequently required to stand and walk. Occasionally required to lift, carry, and push up to 25 lbs., stoop, kneel, reach high and low, and use depth perception. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment is normal and includes working both inside and outside. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mental Demands

Frequent calculation, interrupted work, variety of interrelated tasks, sustained concentration, use of reasoning, judgment, resourcefulness, and analytical ability are required.

Compensation

Hiring Salary: $22.26 hourly. The position is non‑exempt. Salary range: $22.26 – $26.68, commensurate with education and experience. This position may not be eligible for visa sponsorship.

EEO Statement

Loyola Marymount University is an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, national origin (including language and language use restrictions), ancestry, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, legally protected medical condition, denial of Family and Medical Care Leave, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age 40 or over, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other bases protected by federal, state or local law. The University does not discriminate on these bases, or any other basis protected by law, in the administration of any of its education or admissions policies, scholarship or loan programs, athletics, and other school‑administered policies and programs, or in its employment policies and practices. All University policies, practices, and procedures are administered in a manner consistent with LMU's Jesuit identity and character. To learn more about the University's Statement of Non‑Discrimination policy and related grievance procedures, contact [e-mail] or 310‑568‑6105. To contact the Office of Disability Services, email [e-mail]. For additional inquiry, review the Title IX committee information available on the LMU website.