Patrol Officer
Primary Purpose:
Under the general supervision of the Director of Public Safety,
performs various assignments related to the safety and security of
the University of the Pacific's San Francisco Campus.
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.
Essential Functions:
Assumes fixed post assignments in the following areas of the
University of the Pacific's San Francisco Campus:
Clinic/Visitor Entrance
- Monitor patient/clinic access points.
- Activate entry for authorized individuals as needed.
- Respond to dispatch control instructions, alarms, and
emergencies as required.
- Provide information to visitors about security matters and
handicap parking.
Main Entrance
- Monitor controlled access employee entrance to ensure only
authorized personnel are admitted.
Respond to dispatch control instructions, alarms, and
emergencies as required.
Provide information to students, staff, and faculty regarding
public safety matters.
Provide building access and security for campus events.
Command Center
- Monitor building entry points and activity by closed circuit
camera system to ensure safety and security of building
occupants.
- Alert officers of any emergency or situations requiring
response.
- Maintain closed circuit camera systems, security radios and
building alarm systems; perform system checks on alarm, access
control systems and communication devices, as scheduled.
- Create/replace and activate access control cards for new or
existing faculty, staff and students.
Campus Patrol
- Lock/unlock doors and check secured doors as scheduled. Ensure
that doors are properly secured; safeguard property of the
University's campus.
- Respond to dispatch control instructions, alarms, and
emergencies as required.
- Check building and property for safety hazards and report
maintenance issues and emergency repairs.
- Patrol the interior and perimeter of the campus; observe, take
appropriate action and report any unusual occurrence or
circumstance.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide lost and found and other support services for students,
employees, and visitors.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by the Director of Public
Safety or their designee.
Minimum Qualifications:
Knowledge of:
- Criminal law, laws of arrest, search and seizure.
- Basic Microsoft Word, Outlook, and general computer
skills.
Ability to:
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
- Analyze situations accurately and make appropriate decisions in
a timely manner to emergencies or routine service.
- Provide clear and concise instructions to others in emergency
situations.
- Observe and report facts/information accurately; prepare
accurate written reports.
Experience:
- Minimum of one year working in an armed BSIS licensed security
guard capacity.
- Experience operating computerized security systems such as
video cameras and access control devices.
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Licenses:
- Current BSIS Security Guard Certification.
- Current BSIS Firearms Permit.
- Pepper Spray and baton certification (or within 6 months of
hire).
- Current CPR Certification (or within 6 months of hire).
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to:
- Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all
times
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and communicate in a
collegial and professional manner.
- A completed BSIS Firearms Assessment, highlighting the
applicant's appropriate judgment, restraint and self-control for
the purposes of carrying and using a firearm while performing armed
security guard duties.
Experience:
- Experience working within an educational or health care
environment.
Education:
- College-level courses in security, criminal justice, or public
safety highly desirable. 832 Post Training.
Licenses
- Valid California Driver's License
- .40 caliber firearm certification
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.
- Requires extensive sitting, walking and/or standing.
- Occasional running and climbing of stairs.
- Frequent bending, stretching, and reaching required.
- Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling up to 130 pounds in the
event of an emergency.
Hiring Range: $26.76-$35.45
Background Check Statement:
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are
required to execute a release and authorization for a background
screening.
AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement:
University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill
810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to
disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing
proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or
appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past
seven years.
To apply, visit https://pacific.peopleadmin.com/postings/32520
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