Job description

POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Chief of Campus Safety or their designee, Campus Safety Officers are the main work force of the Occidental Campus Safety Department and are responsible for performing a wide variety of campus safety functions. Campus Safety Officers must exhibit discretion, a comprehensive knowledge of the law, and the highest ethical standards. Campus Safety Officers must be service-oriented and must actively assist Occidental College community members in solving problems and maintaining the peace. Campus Safety Officers shall be held accountable for their actions and must adhere to the Department Motto – Compassion, Excellence, and Integrity.

The duties of this classification include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Protecting life and property;
• Preventing crime;
• Ensuring a safe learning environment;
• Investigating reports of crime and Occidental College Code of Conduct violation; and
• Working in a traffic control or support function.

Shift rotation and days off vary according to assignment with occasional mandatory overtime required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an individual assigned to this job.

• Demonstrate the ability to maintain a professional demeanor in all situations;
• Ability to communicate in a helpful, courteous, effective, and professional manner in person, by telephone, two-way radio, and electronic media;
• Perform high visibility vehicle, bicycle and foot patrols on campus, at adjacent rental homes, and at sorority/ fraternity houses to discourage and apprehend lawbreakers, and to deter crime;
• Respond to requests for assistance;
• Respond to emergency calls, fire alarms, intrusion alarms on campus and at rental homes;
• Render emergency first aid and CPR when needed and stabilize injured persons prior to arrival of paramedics;
• Conduct residence hall, vehicle, locker, and personal property searches;
• Prepare a daily log of shift activities and write incident reports;
• Checking doors and windows to see that they are properly secured and detecting fire, safety and health hazards;
• Patrol parking areas;
• Enforce parking and vehicle permit programs;
• Provide appropriate services consistent with College policies and practices to all members of the campus community and visitors: information, directions to campus and assistance;
• Provide access to authorized persons to College buildings and facilities;
• Provide a presence at College sponsored events;
• Perform special assignments, post and surveillance details as required by circumstances;
• Provide safety escorts;
• Interface with local police and fire agencies as appropriate;
• Represent the College as appropriate in its relationships with the community, government agencies, professional societies and similar groups;
• Ability to prepare incident reports for judicial review and/or submission to the District Attorney if needed, and effectively testify in court;
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in collecting and reviewing simple and complex data, drawing valid conclusions, and making effective decisions;
• Ability to prioritize work assignments;
• Excellent computer skills in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, internet, email applications, Microsoft office suite and databases;
• Stay abreast of pending changes to best practices in campus safety and community oriented policing strategies;
• Accurate reporting skills including the proper use of grammar, punctuation, and spelling
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements:
Previous related experience in municipal law enforcement, campus law enforcement, corporate security, and/or campus safety in a higher education environment. Candidates must exhibit excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Must have a valid California BSIS guard card, first aid, and CPR certification; California driver’s license (with a clean driving record) and be able to be qualified as an Occidental College designated driver (subject to the specific requirements approved by the College’s insurance carrier).

Qualified candidates shall have a minimum of 2 years previous security/campus safety experience and or equivalent. Must be able to compose and comprehend written reports. Must be able to work from 2:00-10:00 PM and 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM.

The position requires a physically agile person with the ability to:

• Lift 50 pounds or more
• Walk/stand without any restrictions
• Use both hands and arms with full range of movement.
• May not have a hearing loss of greater than 40 decibels.
• Walk, climb, and hike acres around the College
• Work in all weather elements
• Comfortable with wildlife

A comprehensive background/criminal history/Megan’s Law check will be completed.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please submit a resume and cover letter explaining how your qualifications meet the requirements of the position. All offers of employment will be contingent on a successful background check.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Occidental is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristic or information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. Occidental is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and the curriculum, and to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and just environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Candidates who can contribute to this goal through their work are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences in this area. Individuals advancing the College’s strategic equity and justice goals and those from groups that are underrepresented in the field are particularly encouraged to apply.

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. A comprehensive benefits package is available that includes: excellent health, dental, life, and retirement benefits; tuition benefits for the employee, spouse, domestic partner, and dependents; additional extras including use of gym facilities and the College Library. For a detailed description of benefits, please visit https://www.oxy.edu/offices-services/human-resources/benefits-information.

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Occidental College is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with qualifying disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the application or employment process, please contact Human Resources.

As a condition of hire for a staff position and for appointment to a faculty position, Occidental College requires that all candidates who have received a conditional offer of employment complete an application form (if they have not already done so) and consent to a background check. Satisfactory completion of a background check, along with pre-employment verifications and references are required as a condition of employment, but only as permitted by federal, state, and local law, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
All staff, students and faculty are required to wear a mask indoors.

Application Question(s):

• Are you submitting a cover letter with this application? Occidental College requires applicants to submit a cover letter in order to review their application.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Campus Safety/Safety: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• Guard Card (BSIS) (Required)

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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