Campus Safety Specialist; Security Officer

Campus Safety Specialist (Security Officer I)

Classification:
Security Officer I

Department:
University Police

Salary Range: $3,461 - $4,390 per month

Appointment Type:
Ongoing

Time Base:
Full Time

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday, Schedule may vary according to department needs.

Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California, Cal State Fullerton was founded in 1957 and has grown to serve more than 43,000 students. As a leading campus of the California State University system, the university serves as both an intellectual and cultural hub for the region and a driving force in workforce and economic development. We are dedicated to student success through innovative, high‑impact educational experiences and robust support programs.

Equally, we invest in the growth of our staff, faculty, and administrators through orientations, training opportunities, and ongoing professional development.

As a member of the Titan Community, you will have access to a wide range of campus resources and experiences—including the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden, cultural performances at the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Titan Athletics events, the Titan Recreation Center, and our Employee Wellness Program.

It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are a high‑demand comprehensive university that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We continuously seek individuals from various career disciplines that share the university’s mission and core values.

We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.

Under general supervision, the Campus Safety Specialist performs security, public safety support, community engagement, and related community service functions to support a safe, inclusive, and welcoming campus environment for all Titans to thrive. As a team member of UPD, the Campus Safety Specialist shall support efforts to ensure equity and inclusion are incorporated into department operations, programs, services, and culture. The Campus Safety Specialist represents UPD and Cal State Fullerton by providing exceptional customer service while supporting the safety needs of the campus community.

A Campus Safety Specialist patrols the university on foot, bicycle, and vehicle to maintain high visibility to protect the campus community and visitors from fire, theft, vandalism, threats, and other safety concerns. The individual provides safety support to designated social workers and/or police officers during responses to people in crisis for situations that do not involve weapons or violence, and may transport people in crisis to designated facilities.

They also provide safety escorts to community members, assist in the education, intervention, and enforcement of campus policies and regulations, proactively monitor security cameras, download footage to support investigations, and assist dispatch with non‑emergency phone calls when needed.

The Campus Safety Specialist assists the campus community in emergencies pursuant to training and department protocols, including assistance with evacuations and rendering immediate assistance to those in need. They perform administrative, security, and loss prevention functions at the bookstore, library, and other areas as needed. Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a background check and physical exam.
• Knowledge of, and/or the ability to learn, how to use applicable public safety equipment and systems.
• Ability to effectively use safety equipment and security systems and software.
• Knowledge of general procedures and regulations related to security and public safety.
• Ability to detect and respond appropriately to potential hazards, safety emergencies, and/or crime situations.
• Ability to effectively communicate and de‑escalate non‑violent crisis situations.
• Ability to observe and…