University Safety Official (USO)
The University of California, San Diego
About this position
Position Description
This is a non-sworn position that operates under the supervision of a sworn member of the department. The incumbent patrols assigned area(s), either on campus or at remote sites, to ensure the safety of residents/tenants, their property, and university-owned and/or controlled assets. Serving as an intermediary for Police, the role involves ensuring compliance with applicable University rules, regulations and policies, including site-specific regulations, and identifying potential hazards. This position requires a high degree of public contact, responsibility, and community service, including but not limited to providing public information, safety escorts, general crime prevention, lock-out assistance, use of de-escalation techniques, and participation in public presentations. The incumbent observes and reports criminal activity to sworn officers, may make private person’s arrests when necessary, provides direction and assistance to the public, and performs other duties as assigned. This position may be required to wear a body worn video camera or device as needed. Act as an intermediary for Police by enforcing policy, regulations (housing or site specific), and hazards. Observe and report criminal activity to the police, make private persons arrests as required. Give direction and assistance and perform other duties as assigned. Must be able to work variable schedules, including rotating 4-day/week & 10-hour/night shift. Must be available to work overtime as needed, including hours outside of normal shift hours.
Qualifications
Ability to serve and work well with citizens, peers and superiors. Demonstrated ability to maintain a professional and impartial stance in all situations (especially emergencies). Ability to handle a high degree of public contact responsibility. Ability to accept instructions and direction from superiors in a positive and loyal manner. Ability to spend long hours on foot patrol of buildings, grounds, etc. Ability to work rotating shifts, day, swing, or night hours (including alternate schedules), and in all inclement and diverse weather conditions. Ability to work overtime, as needed, including hours outside of normal shift hours. Experience communicating in a helpful, effective and professional manner. Demonstrated interpersonal skills and abilities to effectively relay rules, regulations, policies and directives. Ability to exercise proper discretion and confidentiality, Ability to prioritize tasks and independently organize available work time to meet assigned responsibilities. Skill to accurately complete various reports and forms. Ability to use personal computers, printers, and word-processing and database software (e.g., Word and Outlook) in a networked environment. Experience and ability to document information and maintain accurate records. Knowledge of and experience enforcing rules and regulations, security policies and procedures, rights of citizens, and/or applicable state and local laws. Experience with speaking and presenting information to small and large, diverse groups. Experience patrolling assigned areas for safety. Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in all circumstances Strong verbal and written skills and ability to communicate with all types of individuals in both written and oral forms. Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, punctuation, editing, and proofreading methods. Ability to perform all essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Demonstrated ability to apply and model the Principles of Community in all interactions.