Patrol Officer

Patrol Officer Public Safety (SF) – San Francisco Campus, University of the Pacific – Full Time – 12 months – Pay $29.50 - 35.45 per hour. Job Summary Under the general supervision of the Director of Public Safety, this role performs a wide variety of 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 are foundational. We prioritize policies and decisions that demonstrate awareness 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 Clinic/Visitor Entry Monitor patient/clinic access points. Activate entry for authorized individuals as needed. Respond to dispatch control instructions, alarms and emergencies as required. 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. Foot 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 occurence or circumstance. 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. 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 to them. 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). Working Conditions: Position is full‑time, forty (40) hours per week; overtime may be assigned as needed. Incumbent must be available to work varying shifts to include evenings, weekends, holidays or in the event of an emergency. Occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens may be reasonably anticipated. Personal protective equipment will be provided to reduce or eliminate exposure to routine limited infectious agents. 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: .40 caliber firearm certification. Other: 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. Physical Requirements 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. 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. Anti‑Discrimination/EEO Policy Statement University of the Pacific is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity across backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. Pacific does not unlawfully 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, or other legally protected characteristics or combination of such characteristics. While we strive to attract a broad and representative pool of candidates, all hiring decisions are made based on merit, selecting the most qualified individual for each position. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.