Public Safety Officer

Touro University; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Touro University in Vallejo, CA is seeking Public Safety Officers to observe, report hazards, and assist in enforcing campus safety rules. Officers interact with faculty, staff, students, and visitors to keep people and property secure.

Responsibilities include patrolling, identifying risks, responding to emergencies, enforcing parking regulations, and preparing detailed incident reports. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, a valid California driver's license, and a BSIS Guard

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; prior security experience preferred.
• BSIS Guard Card required to work in California.
• Valid California driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Protect persons and property and maintain a safe campus environment.
• Identify suspicious activities and take immediate action.
• Patrol campus and respond to hazards and emergencies.
• Enforce parking regulations and assist visitors.
• Prepare written incident reports.
• Monitor alarms and emergency equipment.
• Perform special assignments as directed and may work overtime.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Security protocols knowledge

Operate security systems

Physical fitness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BSIS Guard Card

Job description

Overview

Public Safety Officers (PSO) 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 PSO 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 Public 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.
• Due to the nature of public safety operations, Public Safety Officers are subject to mandatory staffing requirements and may be required to work beyond their regularly scheduled shift, including mandatory overtime, shift extensions, call-backs, weekends, holidays, special events, and emergency situations when necessary to maintain minimum staffing levels and ensure the safety and security of the university community.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D preferred, prior verifiable work experience as a security officer will 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

Core Competencies

• 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.

Minimum Salary

USD $20.00/Hr.