Public Safety Officer
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Job Description
PLNU is a Christian liberal arts university in the evangelical Wesleyan tradition offering quality undergraduate graduate and professional programs. We provide higher education in a vibrant Christian environment where minds are engaged and challenged character is modeled and formed and service is an expression of faith. PLNU is an institution that is committed to reflecting the rich diversity of Gods kingdom. We therefore encourage applications from culturally diverse candidates.
Benefits:
We are pleased to offer attractive benefits and resources. This includes benefits such as health dental tuition benefits for employees and dependents competitive retirement matching vacation and sick time and 15 paid holidays per year. In addition we have many opportunities to engage with our community including staff chapel and a robust wellness program.
Job Summary:
As guardians of the campus Public Safety Officers provide the highest quality of public safety to faculty staff students and visitors. Public Safety Officers support PLNUs Mission by fostering a safe learning working and living environment.Salary:
Pay: $21.31 per hour
Internal Classification: Career Track Support Job Level 3
Job Status:
Full time***
Job Description:
RESPONSIBILITIES
Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property on foot and/or assigned motor vehicle; monitors surveillance equipment; inspects buildings parking lots equipment and access points; performs lock/unlock procedures; permitting entry.
Provides escort services for visitors students staff and faculty as necessary; provides other public assistance such as lockout services jumpstarts and routine information.
Watches for and reports irregularities such as security breaches facility and safety hazards and emergency situations; contacts emergency responders such as police fire and/or ambulance personnel as required.
Prevents losses and damage by reporting irregularities; informing violators of policy and procedures.
Provides Traffic Control (directing motorists) as well as enforcement of PLNU Vehicle Code.
Prepares written reports of daily activities observations and incidents.
Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance; following manufacturers instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
Acts as a first responder to alarms collisions injuries and other emergencies.
Uses a radio or other communication devices in a clear and concise manner.
Answering phone calls to the Public Safety dispatch line dispatching officers accordingly and keeping detailed and accurate log entries in CAD.
Greeting and assisting walkin customers to the Department of Public Safety.
Monitoring the Public Safety dispatch email account.
Monitoring the university surveillance system.
Acting as an operator of the university mass notification system access control system and alarm monitoring software.
Issuing employee and student ID cards monitoring and tracking ID card charges supply inventory and technical support issues.
Receiving and logging lost & found items and collaborating with the main lost and found coordinator.
Assist with office duties (i.e. inventory ordering supplies mail distribution etc.
Covering Welcome Center duties as needed.
Performs miscellaneous jobrelated duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Understanding and commitment to the spiritual mission of the University.
Current California Security Guard registration or the ability to obtain a Security Guard license from the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services within 30 days of hire.
Current certification in First Aid CPR and AED use or the ability to complete training and obtain certification in First Aid CPR and AED use within 30 days of hire.
Valid California Drivers License with a safe driving record.
High School diploma or GED certificate. (Bachelors Degree preferred)
Experience as a lawenforcement or security officer and/or experience using twoway radio communication.
Basic knowledge of access control software/hardware surveillance camera software/hardware CAD software systems mass notification software systems and ID card creation software/hardware.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. (Bilingual preferred)
Strong interpersonal skills flexibility and customer service orientation.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Ability to anticipate identify and solve problems.
Strong Multitasking skills proactive approach to job responsibilities and a high level of attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word Excel and Google Suite.
Ability to work all shifts/locations. The Department of Public Safety works 24/7 365 days a year at three separate campuses and other assignments.
Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
Must own a cell phone and be willing to be assigned oncall status.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement. In addition staff agree to live in agreement with PLNUs Community Life Covenant.
The job offer is contingent on a preemployment physical and preemployment drug screening.
The job offer is contingent on the successful completion of a background check. PLNU will consider qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with state and local Fair Chance laws.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Full range of hearing.
Extensive walking.
Extensive sedentary duties (i.e. dispatching Welcome Center etc.
Eyesight is correctable to 20/30 with normal color vision.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
SPECIAL NOTES
This position will be a shift rotational position and may include Point Loma Campus Mission Valley Campus Balboa Campus and Liberty Station Conference Center. Shifts and days off will vary. Midnight shifts and weekends will be required when rotating to the Point Loma Campus.
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At PLNU we believe in pursuing calling together. Deep and meaningful relationships between students faculty and staff is vital in nurturing our shared community and expressing Gods love. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in empowering our students to reach their greatest personal spiritual and professional potential.
Point Loma Nazarene University does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex age disability or status as a veteran in any of its policies practices or procedures.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
