Public Safety Officer I

Join the Trojan Family: USC Department of Public Safety (DPS)

Title: Public Safety Officer I (Open to lateral officers and academy graduates)

Mission: To create a safe, secure, crime free environment for the Trojan Family through exemplary and professional service.

• Team: DPS, one of the largest campus public safety departments in the United States, is a team of over 300 dedicated full-time employees.
• What we do: We share in the university’s ONE USC Safety Vision of ensuring an environment where everyone feels safe, respected, and protected from being a crime victim and where the experiences and needs of all USC students, faculty, staff, and neighbors throughout USC’s spheres of influence are addressed.
• Learn more: Visit the DPS Website to explore our mission in depth.

• Safeguarding the Trojan Family: Through patrolling on foot or in a vehicle, respond to radio and/or telephone calls for both routine and emergency assistance in criminal and non‑criminal matters with efficiency and professionalism.
• Deterrence: Act proactively to deter and prevent unlawful behavior through both internal and external public safety functions.
• Authority and Supervision: Work under the direct supervision of a watch commander, field supervisor, or a unit manager/supervisor, exercising ‘powers of arrest’ authority as per a Memorandum of Understanding with the LAPD while on duty.
• Upholding the Security of USC Assets: Maintain the security of our world‑class facilities and properties.
• Legal Representation: Testify in court, safeguarding the university’s interests.
• Community Engagement: Take a hands‑on approach to crime prevention and public information programs within USC and surrounding communities.

• 4/10 alternative work schedule; 10 hours per day, 40 hours per week.
• Shifts may include holidays, weekends, and overtime; must have availability for certain special events and emergencies.

• USC’s Commitment to You:
  We offer an excellent package of benefits and programs including, but not limited to, health, dental, vision, retirement, and paid time off.

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: At least 1 year.
• Licenses / Permits: Valid California driver’s license;
  State of California Patrol Persons and Firearms permits from BSIS; completion of POST certified Level I Academy (modules A, B, and
  
  C) or equivalent training; or one year experience as a USC Community Service Officer with POST or equivalency requirement.
• Other: Participation in the Department of Motor Vehicles Pull Notice System; a copy of DMV record required as a final condition of employment.

Hourly Rate: The hourly rate for this position is $41.47. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer alignment, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety.

Refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821‑8100, or by email uiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.