Public Safety Officer (Temporary)

• 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.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Must complete and pass the POST 832 PC training within the first year of employment.
• One (1) year of related work experience.
• Valid and current California BSIS Guard and Firearms permit.
• Valid and current California BSIS Baton permit.
• Valid and current First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• Valid Chemical Agent/Pepper Spray training certificate.
• Current California Driver License.

• Valid and current POST approved Basic Course Training, Level III, or the completion of POST approved Basic Police Academy or the completion of valid and current PC 832 certification.
• One (1) year of related work experience in an institutional or campus environment.
• Good customer relations skills and the ability to communicate clearly.
• Ability to think and act quickly and effectively in emergencies.
• Ability to analyze situations accurately and make appropriate decisions.
• Intermediate proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook and other office related skills.
• Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
• Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

• Heavy lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling up to 130 pounds.
• Bending, stretching, and reaching required.
• Some sitting, running and climbing, extensive walking and standing.
• Rarely but possibly working in extreme temperatures, wet, humid, and hot.

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.