JOB SUMMARY

The MBKU Campus Safety & Security Department is dedicated to ensuring the University community’s right to a safe environment through exemplary and professional service. The primary responsibility of the Campus Safety officer is providing the protection of life and assets on university property. This may be accomplished by patrol unit, carts, foot, and/or bicycle patrol of campus roadways, walkways, parking lots, administrative/academic buildings, residential areas located near campus, and other satellite locations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement the departments community policing program
• Conduct initial investigations of all reported crimes and incidents on MBKU property, make physical arrest when necessary, and submit appropriate reports (Testify in court as necessary)
• Enforce University policies, California Penal, and Vehicle codes on University property
• Investigate traffic accidents within the boundaries of campus and write incident reports
• Respond to and manage all medical emergencies/disasters on campus, and render first aid or CPR/AED when necessary
• Assist with student safety training; including fire drills, evacuation procedures, and disaster preparedness
• Respond to all alarm activations (Panic, Fire, and Burglary)
• Maintain and update logs accurately
• Monitor Closed Circuit TV (CCTV) cameras
• Check in authorized vendors, visitors, and guest
• Unlock/secure appropriate buildings/rooms and facilities as directed
• Accept additional duties and/or responsibilities as assigned or modified by your supervisor or the Director of Campus Safety & Security

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Be of good moral character, with no felony convictions or misdemeanor convictions
• 21 years of age on/or before hire date
• Have completed a California P.O.S.T. approved basic police academy.
• Undergo and pass the department administered oral interview
• Submit to and pass the Human Resources testing and interview process
• Submit to and pass a thorough personal and criminal background investigation
• Obtain or have current Bureau of Security and Investigations Services (BSIS) permits/certificates: Guard card, Firearms permit, Pepper spray permit, and baton (straight, side-handle, and collapse)
• Successfully qualify with service weapon
• Successfully pass a Taser Certification course
• Pass First Aid, CPR and AED course per American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines
• Demonstrate excellent critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Be proactive and provide excellent customer service
• Have strong human relations skills with the ability to interact positively with a diverse university population
• Can develop and implement problem solving techniques within the institution
• Able to work outdoors in inclement weather for extended periods of time
• Possess a valid California driver license and the ability to operate all equipment in the campus safety vehicle
• Able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints
• Perform other services and/or duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Required

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) minimum

Desired/Preferred

• Associates Degree
• One-year work experience in a University Public Safety or Police Department
• Successful Completion of a California Police Officers Standards and Training (POST) approved basic academy

PHYSICIAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described are representative of those required of an employee to perform successfully in the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions required.

• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50lbs.
• Regularly required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl for periods of time

ABOUT MBKU

MBKU is a private, non-profit, accredited educational institution, located in Fullerton, California. MBKU is a comprehensive health care university, built upon a legacy of over 110 years of academic excellence and clinical education.

The founder of the Southern California College of Optometry, Marshall B. Ketchum, was a medical doctor, pharmacist, and passionate advocate for medical education. The mission of MBKU is to educate caring, inspired health care professionals who are prepared to deliver collaborative, patient- centric health care in an inter-professional environment.

Created as the Southern California College of Optometry, and expanded to offer a range of inter- professional programs and health care initiatives, MBKU also has a School of Physician Assistant Studies and a College of Pharmacy. This is an exciting time for health care, for medical innovation and education, and for our community. We believe the future is bright, and look forward to advancing it together.

BENEFITS

MBKU provides an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, and life insurance, free vision exams, short and long term disability, generous paid time off plans, and a university-sponsored retirement plan. See our website under Employment for more details regarding benefits of working for MBKU (www.ketchum.edu).

MBKU is an equal opportunity employer; requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

MBKU is committed to providing an environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and professionalism. In accordance with applicable federal and state laws, it is University policy to prevent the unlawful discrimination against students, applicants for admission, employees, applicants for employment and patients requesting treatment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The University also prohibits sexual harassment and harassment on any of the above bases (please refer to the Title IX page for more information).

COVID-19 CONSIDERATIONS

All MBKU employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. New employees must show proof of vaccination by the first day of work. Requests for reasonable accommodation due to medical or religious reasons will be considered on a case-by-case basis.