Patrol Officer, College Campus

Academy of Art University; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) options

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Commuter benefit

Tuition-free undergraduate course

Job summary

Academy of Art University is hiring for a Patrol Officer on full-time shifts at our campus in California. The role involves welcoming and assisting associates, visitors, and staff, patrolling grounds, responding to service calls, and providing escort services using patrol vehicles.

Requirements include a California Guard Card and a valid California driver’s license with insurability under the Academy’s provider, plus at least two years in a related field.

Qualifications

• Possess an active California Guard Card.
• Hold a valid California driver’s license and be insurable under the Academy’s provider.
• Pass a driving test.
• Have a minimum of two years of professional experience in a related field.
• Effectively communicate policies and safety procedures to a broad population.
• Use sound judgment in difficult situations and solve problems effectively.
• Demonstrate exceptional customer service while performing duties.
• Manage time well and prioritize competing tasks.
• Walk and stand for extended periods of time; walk several city blocks at a time.

Responsibilities

• Welcome, assist, and answer inquiries from Academy associates, visitors, and staff in a supportive and professional manner.
• Respond to calls for service throughout the campus community in a timely manner.
• Serve as a Title IX mandatory reporter, reporting information to the Title IX Officer as soon as alleged discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex or gender is identified.
• Ensure building security by locking interior and exterior doors as needed after hours of operation.
• Patrol campus grounds during assigned shifts and resolve issues identified promptly.
• Support reopening of facilities by unlocking exterior doors as needed.
• Complete a daily activity log with detailed summaries of work conducted each shift.
• Provide student, staff, and faculty escort service utilizing Academy patrol vehicles.
• Provide break coverage for Campus Safety Hosts and Patrol colleagues as needed.
• Identify and suggest potential safety improvements on campus.
• Assist with special event coverage as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Judgment under pressure

Safety procedures

Escort services

Job description

Driven. Engaging. Innovative. Do these words motivate you? If so, then we want to talk with you. Academy of Art University offers a rewarding employment experience for those who excel in a dynamic environment and who can consistently deliver high‑caliber customer service. Applied here for your next career! Please note you must have a valid/active California Driver’s License and Guard Card to be considered for our Patrol Officer roles.

Responsibilities

• Welcome, assist, and answer inquiries from Academy associates, visitors, and staff in a supportive and professional manner.
• Respond to calls for service throughout the campus community in a timely manner.
• Serve as a Title IX mandatory reporter, reporting information to the Title IX Officer as soon as alleged discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex or gender is identified. This includes, but is not limited to, alleged sexual assault.
• Ensure building security by locking interior and exterior doors as needed after hours of operation.
• Patrol campus grounds during assigned shifts and resolve issues identified promptly.
• Support reopening of facilities by unlocking exterior doors as needed.
• Complete a daily activity log with detailed summaries of work conducted each shift.
• Provide student, staff, and faculty escort service utilizing Academy patrol vehicles.
• Provide break coverage for Campus Safety Hosts and Patrol colleagues as needed.
• Identify and suggest potential safety improvements on campus.
• Assist with special event coverage as assigned.

Qualifications

• Possess an active California Guard Card.
• Hold a valid California driver’s license and be insurable under the Academy’s provider.
• Pass a driving test.
• Have a minimum of two years of professional experience in a related field.
• Effectively communicate policies and safety procedures to a broad population.
• Use sound judgment in difficult situations and solve problems effectively.
• Demonstrate exceptional customer service while performing duties.
• Manage time well and prioritize competing tasks.
• Walk and stand for extended periods of time; walk several city blocks at a time.

Pay

$25.00 per hour. Eligible for shift differential pay. Shift: Full‑time, various shifts available.

Benefits

Health insurance, 401(k) options, paid vacation based on years of service (15 days’ accrual at start), paid holidays, paid sick leave, commuter benefit program, and opportunity to take one undergraduate course tuition‑free each semester.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Academy of Art University is an equal‑opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered regardless of age, AIDS or HIV status, marital status, domestic partnership, medical condition or genetic characteristics, race or national origin, pregnancy, religion, sex, gender identity, gender or sexual orientation, name change, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other status protected by federal, state, local, or other law. The Academy will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Equal access to the hiring process, services, and employment is available to all persons. Applicants requiring accommodations to the application and/or interview process should contact the Human Resources Department at [e-mail].