Duties and Responsibilities:

General:

• Ability to assume responsibility, to think clearly, and use sound judgment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively on the telephone, in person, and in writing.
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills including tact, diplomacy, and flexibility.
• Ability to work with diverse personalities and groups.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective work relationships with University personnel, students, vendors, visitors and various agencies.
• Possesses skills to organize and prioritize work, as well as manage time effectively with the flexibility to adapt to changing conditions.
• Possess knowledge of the State of California’s laws, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to comply with all departmental uniform and equipment standards and knowledge in the use/care of firearms and the equipment issued by USD’s Department of Public Safety.
• Possess skill in the use of specific equipment and tools as identified under Tools and Equipment Used.

Specific:

• Provide motor vehicle and foot patrol of off-campus roadways, walkways, parking lots, grounds, University buildings, and residential areas.
• Provide for the protection of life and property. Observe safety hazards and report them to the proper persons for correction.
• Make recommendations, when appropriate, which reduce or eliminate conditions that lend themselves to unsafe conditions or expose the University and personal property to theft and damage.
• Conduct investigations of reported crimes and the incidents occurring within the jurisdictional boundaries of the University and submit reports regarding those investigations.
• Work in cooperation with local law enforcement agencies to make arrests of persons suspected of committing crimes or other unlawful acts.
• Prepare cases for prosecution and when necessary testify in court.
• Provide escorts of University employees transferring large sums of money to alternate campus locations.
• Respond to requests for emergency and routine medical assistance as required.
• Determine medical needs and administer first aid as necessary, and summon additional medical assistance as required.
• Give directions and provide assistance to students, staff, faculty and visitors as requested and when appropriate.
• Respond to and give service to all members of the campus community and campus visitors.
• Ability to be contacted at a working home telephone or by cellular phone.
• Provide dispatch and alarm monitoring coverage when requested.
• Enforce parking regulations in all areas of University property as required.
• Perform other duties and functions as appropriate to the job classification.

Special Conditions of Employment:

Must be able to work flexible hours including weekends, evenings, and holidays; available for on-call assignments and overtime. Must provide personally owned Glock 22/23 40 Caliber pistol. Disclaimer: Alternate firearms may be approved for use by the Chief of Public Safety.

Effective June 1, 2023, based on CDC guidance, the University strongly encourages all campus members to stay up to date with Influenza and COVID-19 vaccination recommendations. For more regarding information USD's COVID-19 protocols, please visit sandiego.edu/onward.

Background check: Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Degree Verification Requirement: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent GED.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must undergo a background investigation, medical and psychological screenings.
• Ability to work all shifts, weekends and holidays and available for on-call assignments and overtime.
• Must have full range of hearing, as duties involve listening to phone and radio transmissions, and for audible fire and intrusion alarms.
• Eyesight must be correctable to 20/30 with normal color vision.

Performance Expectations - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work with varying levels of supervision.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining a professional stance and remaining calm in emergency and/or tense situations.
• Ability to communicate in a helpful, effective and professional manner in person, by telephone and by two-way radio.
• Ability and knowledge in the use/care of all firearms and the equipment issued by USD’s Department of Public Safety.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with a diverse population
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Have a valid California driver’s license.
• Have a valid CPR and First Aid cards.
• Have guard registration and firearm permits issued by the State of California.
• Provide a clean driving history printout
• Provide job related training certificates
• Prefer 832 class or P.O.S.T. certification, or ability to qualify under these provisions.

$29.52-29.53 per hour; Excellent Benefits
The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package including; medical, dental, vision, a retirement contribution given to you by the University, and access to on-campus Fitness Centers. Please visit the benefits section of our website to view all of the perks and benefits that USD has to offer.

The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.