Triton Safety Official - TP137440

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego’s Temporary Employment Services (TES) is seeking multiple Triton Safety Officials to support the UC San Diego Police Department. TSOs are non-sworn, unarmed safety personnel who work under the direction of sworn officers and play an essential role in campus safety.

TSOs patrol campus and remote sites, provide public safety presence, escorts, and information, and assist with non-emergency service needs. The position requires flexibility, vigilance, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Professionalism and effective public service; strong verbal and written communication.
• Able to handle rotating shifts and outdoor duties in varied weather.
• Sound judgment, confidentiality, and respect for free speech.
• Report writing and using law enforcement databases/software.
• Knowledge of campus policies and safety procedures.
• Willingness to work with police and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Monitor safety concerns and report hazards or suspicious activity.
• Ensure compliance with university policies.
• Provide safety escorts and public information.
• Assist with lock-outs and non-emergency services.
• Participate in public presentations and community engagement.
• Support with incidents requiring action as directed by sworn officers.

Skills

Public safety

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Judgment and discretion

Report writing

Communication via radio

Job description

UC San Diego's Temporary Employment Services (TES) department is seeking multiple Triton Safety Officials (TSOs) to support the UC San Diego Police Department. TSOs are non-sworn, unarmed safety personnel who work under the direction of sworn officers and play an essential role in maintaining safety across campus and affiliated locations.

Position Overview

TSOs patrol assigned areas-on campus and at remote sites-to help ensure the safety of residents, visitors, and university property. This role serves as a public-facing safety presence and acts as a liaison between the community and sworn police personnel. Responsibilities include:

• Monitoring and reporting safety concerns, hazards, and potential criminal activity
• Ensuring compliance with University policies and site-specific regulations
• Providing safety escorts, public information, and general crime-prevention support
• Assisting with lock-outs and other non-emergency service needs
• Participating in public presentations and community engagement efforts
• Making private person's arrests when appropriate
• Performing additional duties as assigned

Key Position Details:

• Schedule: On-call with highly variable hours (0-40 hours per week). Shifts may include days, swing, and nights. Overtime may be required. Typical shift length: 8-10 hours.
• Duration: Approximately 6-9 months, with the possibility of extension.
• Compensation: $26.59 - $35.08 per hour.
• Location: Primarily UC San Diego's main La Jolla campus; some assignments may occur at remote UC San Diego sites in La Jolla or the greater San Diego area.

Department Overview

The UC San Diego Police Department is committed to building strong community partnerships and using innovative policing approaches tailored to the university environment. The department's mission is to protect life and property while supporting a high quality of life for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors. With a daily campus population exceeding 75,000 and a physical footprint of nearly 900 facilities across multiple locations-including the Main Campus, Medical Centers, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Elliott Field, and additional sites-UC San Diego operates like a small city. This complexity requires a highly coordinated safety and security infrastructure, of which TSOs are a vital part.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Professionalism and interpersonal effectiveness: Demonstrated ability to serve the public, peers, and superiors with professionalism, impartiality, and discretion; strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to handle high levels of public contact and present information to diverse groups (Required).
• Adaptability and reliability: Capable of working rotating shifts, overtime, and in varied weather conditions; able to perform extended foot patrols and respond to changing operational needs (Required).
• Judgment and confidentiality: Skilled in exercising sound judgment, maintaining confidentiality, and advocating respectful free speech practices (Required).
• Administrative and technical proficiency: Able to accurately complete reports and forms; experienced with law enforcement databases and software (e.g., Word, Outlook); knowledgeable in grammar, spelling, and proofreading (Required).
• Security and policy knowledge: Familiar with enforcing laws, university policies, and citizen rights; experienced in patrolling and identifying safety concerns (Required).
• Organizational and leadership abilities: Able to prioritize tasks, manage time independently, and accept direction positively (Required).
• Knowledge of campus buildings, walkways, roadways, parking lots and Fire and intrusion alarms found in assigned areas (Preferred).
• Knowledge of computer information governed by Department of Justice Regulations and section 502 PC (Preferred).
• Experience communicating via two-way radio (Preferred).

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be available to work on-call, with weekly hours ranging from 0-40 hours per week.
• Must be available to work overtime.
• Candidates will be fingerprinted and have background investigations which may include medical and psychological examinations and drug testing.
• Must possess Advanced First-Aid and CPR certification within one year of hire.
• Must successfully complete 832 P.C. "Powers of Arrest" course within one year of appointment.
• Must be able to work standard, overtime, or alternate schedules (e.g.,4 day/week & 10 hr, day, swing shift or nighttime hours).
• Required to possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License.
• Must meet CANRA compliance requirement per "California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act ("CANRA," Penal Code sections 11164-11174.4).

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $55,520 - $73,247 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $26.59 - $35.08

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).