Security Officer

Overview

Student Campus Safety Officer – Campus Safety & Security Department,

Requisition Number SECUR
001433. Full‑time, on‑site position. Required to patrol campus on foot, bicycle, and vehicle, oversee a fixed post, and perform various security duties to ensure compliance with campus policies.

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science

1731

E. 120th Street

Los Angeles, CA 90059, USA

• Inspect buildings and grounds to watch for and guard against fire, theft, illegal entry, infractions of safety regulations, and other safety and security irregularities.
• Monitor and safeguard parking lots and other facilities and property.
• Carry out assignments delegated by the Campus Safety and Security Leads.
• Respond to and handle non‑emergency requests such as door openings, money escorts, personal safety escorts, security checks, HR backup, and support.
• Respond effectively to emergency situations such as accidents and injuries, crimes in progress, and safety hazards; provide assistance, summon proper authorities, and police area to maintain order, safety and protect property.
• Work in the Campus Safety and Security Office performing duties such as welcoming and directing visitors after appropriate identification processes and badge documentation; provide dispatch or communication support for the security team; receive and manage telephone calls, faxes and e‑mails related to security and general campus matters.
• Be willing and able to meet demanding attendance and punctuality requirements.
• May work weekends or cover other shifts as requested.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalents required.
• Two or more years in Safety and Security profession, preferably in a university or hospital setting.
• Ability to keep confidences and maintain professional demeanor and appearance.
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to write and edit incident reports.
• Ability to work effectively with security team, diverse employees, visitors and vendors.
• Ability to reduce conflict or high‑stress situations through mature management processes.
• Willingness and ability to work as needed on weekends or to cover other shifts.

• Valid Security Guard card.
• Valid Firearm permit or proof of application for a Firearm Permit submitted to BSIS.
• Valid CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Valid Baton/Pepper Spray Permit.

The ability to perform highly detailed work with sustained attention and care while providing/obtaining information on numerous inquiries is paramount. Use of tact and diplomacy when interacting with students, faculty, employees, and the public is essential.

• Frequent or long‑term standing, constant walking, sitting, climbing, reaching high/low levels, finger movement, speaking clearly, hearing conversationally, and seeing clearly day and night.
• Occasional lifting and running. Driving campus vehicles and bicycles.

• On‑site position.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent variety of unrelated tasks; sustained concentration, reasoning, judgment, resourcefulness, analytical ability, and ingenuity.

• Position classified as “Safety Sensitive”. Must pass alcohol and controlled substance testing required by the Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). to work effectively with a diverse community.
• Must own your own firearm (9mm or .40 Cal).

Any shift: 1st shift 6:00 AM–3:00 PM; 2nd shift 2:00 PM–11:00 PM; 3rd shift 10:00 PM–7:00 AM.

Hourly rate: $24.13.

Medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, vacation accrues on first day of employment, wellness programs, 17 paid holidays per year, up to 16 hours of paid time off to participate in community service, and more.

Charles R. Drew University is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants will be considered without regard to gender, race, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability or covered veteran status.

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local “Fair Chance” laws.