Campus Safety Officer

The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the university has an enrollment of about 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students who come from across the nation and around the world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths.

As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive learning and work environment that values individual differences and respects each person’s dignity.

Under the direction of the Director of Campus Safety, the Campus Safety Officer I is primarily responsible for providing security and safety services for students, staff, visitors and physical assets of the campus community; the position is also responsible for enforcing campus motor vehicle regulations and assists in parking and traffic control.

• Patrol campus buildings and grounds on foot, bicycle or by vehicle as required.
• Secure all buildings and structures according to need, checking for signs of vandalism, fires or other dangers which might result in loss or damage to life or property; report all hazards, unsafe conditions, and equipment failures to supervisor.
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls.
• Enforce all university and civil laws pertaining to security on campus.
• Communicate with University personnel and law, fire, and safety personnel to receive and exchange information related to security, vandalism, crimes, investigations, or safety issues.
• Prepare clear and concise criminal, supplemental and incident reports relating to daily activities, including observed violations, interviews and collection of physical evidence.
• Respond to and investigate instances involving assault, battery, illegal substances use and other illegal acts occurring on University property.
• Enforce campus traffic regulations and assist with traffic control during special events.
• Assist in emergency situations (e.g. accidents, personal injuries, fires, earthquakes, etc.).
• Respond to fire and burglar alarm activations, which may include extinguishing small fires.
• Handle and operate campus safety equipment, which will include motor vehicles, radio scanners, spotlights, handcuffs, hand-held radio, and basic hand tools and may include chemical agents.
• Provide information and respond to questions from students, staff, and visitors.
• Provide testimony on cases in court as needed.
• Provide escort services as requested.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Campus safety policies and procedures.
• Methods, procedures and practices of effective law enforcement and security.
• Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures of a campus environment.
• Traffic laws.
• Crowd and traffic control techniques.
• Investigation and report writing techniques.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Knowledge of common fire hazards and the operation of fire equipment.
• Basic first aid and CPR.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.

• Meet physical condition standards appropriate to conduct campus safety officer activities and responsibilities.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Operate and maintain safety equipment in a safe and proper manner.
• Think and act quickly and accurately and adopt a safe effective course of action.
• Organize and write clear and concise reports of factual occurrences.
• Interact with a diverse group of individuals at all organizational levels.
• Interview witnesses, complainants and suspects.
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Make judgment calls on sensitive, confidential issues.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Work confidentially with discretion.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
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