Patrol Officer - Public Safety

Position Title

Patrol Officer - Public Safety

Regular

SA68024

full-time 40 hours weekly

Non-Exempt

$26.29

Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors.

The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.

• The Patrol Officer is a non-exempt, full-time staff position which assists management within the Public Safety department.
• This position is scheduled to work a 4/10 alternative work schedule and operates on a rotation schedule, with evenings, weekends, and on-call rotation duties.
• This position could be assigned to any patrol location we are responsible for such as our Irvine campus, Orange campus, or residential facility in Anaheim.
• The Public Safety Patrol Officer ensures safety by patrolling campus by motor vehicle, by foot, ESV and/or by bicycle providing protection of life and property.
• The Officer keeps the peace, conducts investigations, submits reports, enforces parking laws, and responds to medical emergencies and illness calls.
• Updates daily activity logs as needed and in a timely manner; completes written incident and investigative reports in a timely, clear, and well-written manner.
• In addition to reports, the position is responsible for compliance and training.
• This position gives directions and assistance to faculty, staff, students, and visitors.
• The position performs any other duties as needed or assigned to accomplish the mission of the Public Safety Department.

• Ability to quickly assess a situation and determine the appropriate course of action.
• Ability to communicate clearly in a helpful, effective and professional manner in person, by telephone and by two-way radio.
• Legible handwriting such that all logs and reports can be easily read by others.
• Technical skills to learn and use enterprise systems and departmental tools.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work and serve a diverse group of individuals at all organizational levels both inside and outside the University.
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• University Patrol and Safety Support:

• Provide motor vehicle and foot patrol of campus roadways, walkways, parking lots, academic buildings, and residential areas. May provide patrol by bicycle or ESV.
• Respond to calls issued via radio and telephone dispatch.
• Provide for the protection of life and property.
• Ensure buildings are locked and secure as appropriate and respond to building alarms.
• Give directions, provide assistance to students, staff, faculty and visitors as requested and when appropriate.
• Direct traffic as necessary.
• Respond to requests for emergency and routine medical assistance as required.
• Determine medical needs, administer first aid as necessary, and summon additional medical assistance as required.
• Receive after-hours notice of work-related injuries for University employees.

• Ensure department activity log is updated accurately and in a timely manner.
• Make recommendations, when appropriate, which reduce or eliminate conditions which lend themselves to unsafe conditions or expose University and personal property to theft or damage.
• Observe safety hazards and report them to the proper persons for correction.
• Handle transfers of large sums of money and/or provide escort of University employees transferring large sums of money to alternate campus locations.
• Conduct safety training for students including fire drills, evacuation procedures, and disaster preparedness.
• Investigations

• Conduct investigations of reported crimes and other incidents occurring within the jurisdictional boundaries of the…