Safety Ambassador

Department Summary At UCLA Housing & Hospitality Services (H&HS), you become part of UCLA's tradition of excellence by providing quality housing, dining, and hospitality services to student‑residents, faculty, staff, and campus visitors. In addition to competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and retirement plans, H&HS team members enjoy significant opportunities for professional and personal growth in a supportive work environment. Our motto, Hospitality First, means that a warm, gracious attitude makes a difference in the lives of the people we serve. Position Summary Under the direction of Safety and Emergency Planning, the Safety Ambassador is responsible for the safety and security of UCLA Housing facilities, guests, staff members, and physical assets. The incumbent acts as a liaison with the Los Angeles Police Department, Fire Department, and other emergency departments. Routine tasks include daily customer service interactions with residents and guests, perimeter checks, and completing daily shift reports. The incumbent also completes incident reports as necessary. Must be available to work nights, weekends, and some holidays. Salary & Compensation UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure, certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit the UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and use the UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits. Qualifications 1-2 years Experience in security, loss prevention or related field (Required) 2-3 years Experience in security, loss prevention or related field (Preferred) At least one year of experience in security, loss prevention or related field. (Required) Working knowledge of security and safety procedures. Demonstrated ability to address emergency situations. (Required) 1-2 years Working knowledge of security and safety procedures (Preferred) Ability to set goals and priorities when faced with fluctuating workloads and mandatory deadlines. (Required) Must establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, coworkers, and other University personnel and interact diplomatically with a diversified public. (Required) Working knowledge of surveillance and access control systems. (Preferred) Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite products. (Required) Ability to work harmoniously and cooperatively as a team member, and perform duties independently with a high degree of accuracy, while meeting established deadlines. (Required) Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature. (Required) Skill in speaking concisely and logically, using grammatically correct language to convey information and explain policies and procedures in a professional manner. (Required) Experience in writing routine business correspondence and reports using grammatically correct language. (Required) CPR and First Aid Training certificate. (Preferred) Ability to drive a University vehicle to travel to various work locations to perform patrols, inspections, and respond to circumstances as they arise. (Required) Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations High School Diploma (Preferred) Special Conditions for Employment Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation. Live Scan Background Check: Must be completed prior to the start of employment. Age Requirement: Candidates must be 18 years or older. Pre-Placement Physical: Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory physical examination. Driving Record: Position is subject to the California DMV "Pull Notice System" and continued employment is contingent upon proof of a satisfactory driving record. CANRA: Position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. Employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse". Schedule Hours vary based on operational needs. Union/Policy Covered SX‑Service #J-18808-Ljbffr