Public Safety Officer, Part-time

University of Redlands
Redlands, CA 92374, USA

• Travel Required :
  Yes

POSITION CODE: 8000

DEPARTMENT/ADMINISTRATION: Public Safety

POSITION:Staff, Non-Exempt, Part-time (20 Hours)

SALARY RANGE: $23.42 Per Hour

INTRODUCTORY PERIOD:Six (6) Months

AVAILABLE:Immediately

POSTING DATE: September
15, 2026

Final date to receive applications:Open Until Filled, Apply Immediately.

Definition of Classification:

The Public Safety Officer performs a wide variety of duties to provide security and protection over persons and buildings and/or properties within the college community while ensuring a year-round, safe campus environment including patrolling, and securing buildings, grounds, and other College property, enforcing campus rules and regulations.

Reporting to the Public Safety Sergeant, this serves as a first responder and liaison to local authorities, including the City of Redlands Police and Fire Departments. Public Safety Officers take an active role in areas of public education relative to crimes and crime prevention.

The Public Safety Department is a 24/7 operation.

The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintains general campus security by patrolling and providing direction on initial response to calls for service, emergencies, and criminal situations; investigates and documents incidents; responds to safety hazards, fires, medical and/or criminal emergencies; provides emergency first aid and assists in the transportation of ill or injured persons; logs and reports activities.
• Directs traffic and provides crowd control at large gatherings and events; escorts employees, students and visitors; patrols the campus on foot, by bicycle or vehicle; answers calls to protect persons and property; provides assistance to access to campus buildings and secures them; transports students and/or faculty; participates in crime prevention programs; conducts safety training for students including fire drills, evacuation procedures, alcohol and drug abuse.
• Conducts investigations of reported crimes, traffic accidents, and other incidents occurring on university property; identifies suspicious situations; works with outside agency contacts; acts as deterrent to crime and vandalism; observes unsafe conditions, safety hazards, and reports them to proper department for correction.
• Prepares verbal and written administrative reports related to incidents and/or arrests; gathers pertinent information from participants or witnesses according to established regulations and guidelines; and documents all shift activity.
• Warns violators of rule infractions such as parking, loitering, fighting, or carrying forbidden articles and apprehends or expels persons engaging in suspicious or criminal acts; enforces college regulations and the law; acts as a liaison between university community, Police Department, Fire Department, and other agencies.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Any combination equivalent to, but not limited to, the following:

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• One year of experience in law enforcement or a closely related field required.
• A valid California Class C CA drivers’ license with a good driving record is required.
  Note: Out-of-state licenses are valid until appointment. A valid California Class “C” driver’s license must be obtained within ten (10) days of appointment (in accordance with CA Vehicle Code 12505c).
• A physical examination demonstrating physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job, a psychological evaluation, and a comprehensive background check are required.

• Possession of a Basic POST…