What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Safety Officer (Temporary) position at University of the Pacific?
Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Public Safety Officer (Temporary)
Union Level
Department
Public Safety
Campus
Sacramento
Posting Number
201303834P
Full or Part Time
Part Time
Number of Months
Work Schedule
Work performed up to 30 hours per week (10 hour schedule or as designated by the Director of Public Safety or its designee) and over-time as needed to ensure 24 / 7 coverage or when responding to critical situations.
Position End Date
Open Date
10 / 02 / 2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University
Internal : Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period.
External : External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.
Position Summary Information
Primary Purpose
Under general supervision, the Public Safety Officer performs University of the Pacific, Sacramento Campus patrol and security related duties; builds relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the community. Enforces campus policies, state, county, and city ordinances, and does other work as required.
Essential Functions
- Advises, directs, and provides services and information to students, employees, and the public.
- Patrols designated areas by foot or bicycle, and uses a public safety equipped vehicle and Sacramento Police radio. Patrols campus including buildings, grounds, parking lots, and adjacent streets; sees that doors and windows are properly secured and locked; safeguards property of the Sacramento Campus. Assumes fixed post assignments.
- Responds to calls for service and assistance.
- Opens and closes facilities. Monitors alarm systems and responds when necessary. Monitors and controls access to buildings and restricted areas. Inspects buildings for security, fire, and potential accident and / or hazards and takes preventive or corrective action as appropriate.
- Provides escort services by foot, scooter, bicycle, and / or vehicle.
- Provides security for large gatherings and campus activities.
- Administers first aid and CPR.
- Makes preliminary investigations and investigations of crimes and disorders, searches and arrests within scope of employment. Prepares reports. May testify in court.
- Enforces automobile parking regulations.
- Carries a firearm, baton, chemical agents, and handcuffs.
- Enforces rules and regulations of the University campus while cooperating with other law enforcement agencies.
- Each Public Safety Officer may have additional duties that are assigned to their position, such as fire safety, training, lost and found property, and work calendar.
- Performs other related duties as required.
This position serves as Campus Security Authority (CSA) as outlined by the Clery Act. CSAs have federally mandated responsibilities to report crimes that are reported them.
University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment / Work Week / Travel :
Work performed up to 30 hours per week (10 hour schedule or as designated by the Director of Public Safety or its designee) and over-time as needed to ensure 24 / 7 coverage or when responding to critical situations.
Valid driver's license required. Incumbent must also be able to meet the University's fleet rules and be eligible to drive for University business. The University and its insurance carrier reserve the right to exclude applicants based on their driving record.
Hiring Range
28.00 per hour. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Background Check Statement
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.
AA / EEO Policy Statement
University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex / gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability.
Salary : $28
