Campus Safety Officer

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The mission of Cal Arts’ Campus Safety is to provide a security presence dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure campus environment for faculty, staff, and students. Campus Security Officers (“CSOs”) investigate unlawful or suspicious activity, identify potential problems regarding welfare, safety, and security of the campus community, enforce policies and regulations, communicate information, and respond to inquiries. CSOs work under the supervision of the Shift Leader and Director, Security/Risk Management.

• Provide safety and security related services to the college community.
• Patrol the campus via security vehicles and/or on foot, checking for fire, general safety, and locking/unlocking doors as required.
• Respond to requests for assistance, emergency calls, and alarms.
• Render emergency first aid and CPR, call paramedics, respond to and investigate reports of unlawful activity.
• Investigate various kinds of incidents and prepare detailed written reports.
• Confront and interview suspicious subjects and make arrests when required.
• Issue traffic and parking citations.
• File all necessary reports and paperwork as required.
• May be called upon to work overtime with or without notice to address emergency situations.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to spend extended periods walking and to walk/stand.
• Full range of motion with both hands and arms.
• Ability to climb 4–5 flights of stairs without stopping.
• Ability to handle emergency calls for service in a professional manner and maintain composure during stressful situations.
• Possess basic computer skills.
• Ability to compose and comprehend written reports.
• Availability to work a flexible work schedule to include day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

• Valid California Guard Card, First Aid/CPR & Defibrillator certification.
• Valid California Driver License. Employment subject to meeting the standards of Cal Arts’ insurance carrier.
• Must successfully pass a background check and physical exam (including hearing, vision, and stress test) upon employment offer.
• Capable of performing essential functions of the job with or without accommodations.

• CSOs constantly walk, sit, talk, hear, drive and are exposed to physical hazards.
• Occasional exposure to extreme cold, heat, temperature changes and noise.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum two (2) years law enforcement/security experience preferred.

Campus Safety operates on three shifts:

• Day: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
• Swing: 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM
• Overnight: 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM

The specific shift for the position will be discussed during the interview process.