Public Safety Officer

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Position Status: Full-time regular
Location: San Diego
Position Type: Staff, Public Safety

Public Safety Officer;
Public Safety

The Department of Public Safety supports the mission and goals of the University of San Diego by providing a full range of crime prevention and crime control services to contribute to the safety and security of the campus community. Our Public Safety Officers are responsible for a wide range of activities, including developing crime prevention programs, taking crime and accident reports, initiating investigations, responding to medical and fire emergencies, providing traffic control, and enforcing certain local and state laws, as well as rules developed by the University to address campus-related concerns.

The University of San Diego, an engaged and contemporary Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background.

The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanity’s urgent challenges.

Provides a wide range of services to the University community including crime prevention, crime control, parking control and furnishing aid and information to the campus community and visitors. Duties include responding to 911 emergency-style calls, investigating alarms, responding to crimes in progress and scenes of past crimes or incidents. The public safety officer will understand the diverse and cultural aspects of the University community.

The public safety officer performs duties in cooperation with the San Diego Police Department and local fire and medical services to minimize harm to victims, witnesses to crimes, and those responding or involved in emergency situations. Routine duties include responding to non-emergency calls for service, providing information, collaborating with student organizations, staff, faculty, and students residing in campus housing to reduce crime and fear, as well as, investigating and preparing written reports on crime, accidents, and injuries.

• Ability to assume responsibility, to think clearly, and use sound judgment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively on the telephone, in person, and in writing.
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills including tact, diplomacy, and flexibility.
• Ability to work with diverse personalities and groups.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective work relationships with University personnel, students, vendors, visitors and various agencies.
• Possesses skills to organize and prioritize work, as well as manage time effectively with the flexibility to adapt to changing conditions.
• Possess knowledge of the State of California’s laws, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to comply with all departmental uniform and equipment standards and knowledge in the use/care of firearms and the equipment issued by USD’s Department of Public Safety.
• Possess skill in the use of specific equipment and tools as identified under Tools and Equipment Used.
• Provide motor vehicle and foot patrol of off-campus roadways, walkways, parking lots, grounds, University buildings, and residential areas.
• Provide for the protection of life and property. Observe safety hazards and report them to the proper persons for correction.
• Make recommendations, when appropriate, which reduce or eliminate conditions that lend themselves to unsafe conditions or expose the University and personal property to theft and damage.
• Conduct investigations…