Security Guard; SCRTY GUARD

#CA-PS

This position is one of five positions responsible for providing security to Shields Library during assigned shifts. Make rounds on foot of all floors and stairwells; check doors to ensure they are properly secured; watch for rule infractions and irregularities, including violations of Library's Food and Drink Policy and Conduct Policies. Caution persons, report incidents, or call for police assistance as appropriate.

Enforce library and university computer policies; answer simple location/direction questions or refer patrons to library staff on duty; assist in light building maintenance duties; assist with opening/closing procedures. Assist in set-up or take-down for special events. Assist Facilities Manager with light maintenance duties and installation or movement of furniture/equipment.

Apply By Date
10/23/2026 at 11:59pm

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• Valid California Guard Card. Certified training as a security guard.
• Must have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalency
• Recent security guard experience.
• Experience working independently and following through on assignments with minimal direction (supervisor is not on duty during all shifts).
• Interpersonal skills to deal courteously with the general public, staff, faculty and students in a multicultural setting.
• Interpersonal skills to maintain an effective working relationship with co-workers.
• Oral communication skills to convey clear and concise information to public and staff (e.g., giving directions, explaining policies and procedures and persuading others to comply with requests).
• Analytical skills to perceive potentially hazardous situations, react quickly, and take appropriate direct action or make referral based on established policies, procedures, and departmental guidelines.

• Experience with email programs.
• Experience using surveillance equipment, radio codes and use of a police radio.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting policies and procedures.
• Skills to remain calm and patient and handle difficult situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Skills to understand and interpret University Policies and Procedures and technical instructions for equipment, and to write concise, logical, and factual reports on security incidents and make entries in security log.

• 70% - Prevention & Security
• 25% - Service & Assistance
• 5% - Reports

The UC Davis Library is a hybrid digital and physical work environment that values collegiality, respect for one another, and ongoing personal and professional development.
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The physical facilities of the library comprise the Peter J. Shields Library in Davis and the Blaisdell Medical Library at the UC Davis Health campus in Sacramento. For more information about the library, visit /

• Salary or Pay Range: $26.78/hr.
  
  - $35.30/hr.
• Salary Frequency:
  Hourly
• Salary Grade: STEPS
• UC
  
  Job Title:
  
  SCRTY GUARD
• UC Job Code: 005327
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type:
  Staff:
  Career
• Percentage of Time: 75% Fixed
• Shift (Work Schedule): TBD
• Location:
  
  Davis, CA
• Union Representation: SX-Service Workers
• Benefits Eligible:
  Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

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