Position Title Public Safety Officer

Touro University California; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Touro University California is seeking a Security Officer to observe and report safety hazards and help enforce campus safety rules. You will interact with faculty, staff, students, vendors, and visitors to maintain a secure environment.

Responsibilities include patrolling buildings, responding to alarms, enforcing parking regulations, and preparing clear incident reports. The role requires a valid California driver’s license and BSIS Guard Card.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred; security officer experience may suffice.
• Prior law enforcement, military, or security experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills.
• Valid California driver’s license.
• BSIS Guard Card required to work in California.
• Ability to stand, walk, or drive up to 90% of shift.
• Must have strong English language skills.
• Excellent security protocol knowledge.
• Ability to operate security systems and emergency equipment.

Responsibilities

• Protect persons and property from unlawful activities and provide a safe campus.
• Identify suspicious persons, behaviors and circumstances that may pose a public safety risk and take immediate action.
• Patrol campus and buildings; monitor conditions and respond to hazards and emergencies per safety guidelines.
• Enforce parking regulations, give directions and assist visitors.
• Prepare written reports on theft alarms, accidents, and other incidents.
• Monitor alarms and panels for emergencies within the facility.
• Handle special assignments from Director of Campus Safety (e.g., driving individuals, special events, visitor posts).
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Stress management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Security Officers are responsible for observing and reporting safety and security hazards affecting the personnel and property of the University; and to assist in enforcing University Safety and Security rules and regulations. The Security officer interacts with a variety of persons including; faculty; staff; students; contractors; vendors; visitors; public safety officials; and the general public.

Responsibilities

• Protect persons and property from unlawful activities and provide a safe and secure campus environment.


• Identify suspicious persons, behaviors and circumstances that may pose a public safety risk and take immediate and appropriate action to prevent incidents.


• Patrol campus and buildings. Monitor building-conditions and respond to unsafe conditions, hazards, and emergencies, etc. following safety guidelines. Respond to public safety alarms and assist with lockouts.


• Enforcing parking regulations, give directions and respond to requests for assistance and information.


• Prepare all required written reports such as responding, compiling and reporting all information in regard to theft alarms, accidents, and other incidents that may occur.


• Monitor alarms and panels for emergencies that might arise within the facility.


• Handle special assignments directed by Director of Campus Safety, such as: driving individuals between locations on a regular or intermittent schedule, special events, reception/visitor building posts, and working in command office as needed.


• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred, prior verifiable work experience as asecurityofficerwill be considered in lieu


• Prior law enforcement, military, or security experience preferred.


• Valid California driver’s license


• Bureau Security & Investigative Services (BSIS) current Guard Card required to work in California


• Basic computer skills


• Excellent knowledge of security protocols


• Ability to operate security systems and emergency equipment


• Ability to lift objects up to 50 lbs.


• Must have sufficient hearing to respond to normal verbal speech, alarms, radio and telephone communications


• Must have sufficient visual acuity to read and understand faculty/staff listings, posted orders, maps, computer screens, check identification, and to distinguish the faces of faculty/staff, contractors, vendors, guests and visitors


• Must be able to stand, walk and/or drive for up to 90% of the assigned shift


• Must have a command of the English language that is easily understood


• Must be able to respond quickly to incidents and emergencies (“Rapid Response”). Rapid Response may include, but is not limited to, running, squatting, crouching, kneeling, climbing, standing for long periods of time, and operating Touro vehicles


• Strong interpersonal skills


• Advanced verbal and written communication skills


• Ability to work alone or as part of a team


• Ability to solve problems as they arise


• Attention to detail


• Ability to react appropriately in stressful situations

CORE COMPETENCIES: identify the behavior an employee is expected to demonstrate.

• Strong interpersonal skills


• Advanced verbal and written communication skills


• Ability to work alone or as part of a team


• Ability to solve problems as they arise


• Attention to detail


• Ability to react appropriately in stressful situations

Maximum Salary

USD $22.00/Hr.