Public Safety Ambassador

Who We Are

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the Association of American Universities and is ranked among the top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs.

It is located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second‑largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

As a member of the UC Irvine Police Department, the Public Safety Ambassador assists in monitoring, observing, and reporting public safety concerns and conditions. The essential functions listed below are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict the duties that may be assigned if such duties reasonably relate to the position.

Public Safety Responders are expected to conduct themselves professionally and ethically while enforcing UCI and UCI Health policies and procedures. Duties may include working assigned posts, conducting foot, bike, and vehicle patrols, providing excellent customer service to patients, visitors, students, faculty and staff, performing visitor control, de‑escalating and intervening in combative situations, staffing the Public Safety Operations Center (PSOC) and providing real‑time intelligence through alarms, radios, cameras, and direct observation to the Health Division.

Responders may also perform other duties as assigned.

Required:

• Ability to work variable shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to read, write, and speak proper English
• Must be able to conduct sustained foot patrols and/or extended stationary (standing/sitting) post assignments
• Must successfully complete the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety basic certification within the initial six months of employment and maintain certification throughout employment
• Ability to monitor and effectively operate video surveillance systems following initial training
• Must display exceptional customer service and communication skills
• Must have a valid CA Driver’s License and participate in the DMV Pull‑Notice Program
• Current State of California Guard Card issued by the Bureau of Security Investigative Services (BSIS) prior to hire

Driver’s License:

• Required to hold a valid driver’s license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies and procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program

Preferred:

• Experience working in a University environment
• Bilingual
• Hospital security experience
• Completion of PC 832 Arrest and Firearms training
• A minimum of 1‑year experience working with the Public in a customer service environment

• As a condition of employment, must successfully complete an extensive background investigation, including Livescan fingerprinting
• No Felony convictions
• Required to successfully complete an FBI fingerprinting process and maintain the successful completion of an FBI fingerprinting process throughout employment

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks.

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

* Misconduct Disclosure Requirement:
As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or…