Public Safety Officer - San Diego, United States - Alliant International University, Inc.

Alliant International University, Inc.

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San Diego, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Alliant International University is a professional practice University committed to excellence in four areas: Education for Professional Practice, Scholarship, Multicultural and International Competence and Community Engagement.

The University provides students with the highest quality of education through excellence and innovation in academic scholarship, applied training and research, and community service, particularly to underserved populations.

Through its Mission, the University's goal is to equip students with the competencies they need to provide public benefit and make an impact in their communities by addressing major contemporary social issues.

Core competencies of the University's training programs include cultural diversity, which is infused in courses and field placements and is manifest in the diversity of its students, faculty.

Our Mission:

Our Vision:

An inclusive world empowered by Alliant alumni.

Position Summary:

The Public Safety Officer, under the general direction of the Public Safety Supervisor provides a wide range of services to the University community including crime prevention, crime control, parking control and furnishing aid and information to the campus community and visitors.

Duties include responding to calls for service, investigating alarms, responding to crimes in progress and scenes of past crimes or incidents and building security.

Performs duties in cooperation with the San Diego Police Department and local fire and medical services to minimize harm to victims, witnesses to crimes, and those responding or involved in emergency situations.

Additionally, routine duties include responding to non-emergency call for service, providing information, collaborating with student organizations, staff, faculty, and students residing in campus housing to reduce crime and fear, as well as, investigating and preparing written reports on crime, accidents, and injuries.

Starting Salary:

$18 an hour ($35,100 annualized), 37.5-hour work week.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

High School Diploma or GED.

Experience:

Two (2) years law enforcement or security experience, preferably in a higher education institution setting.

Certifications, Licenses, etc
:

Basic Introduction P.O.S.T.

PC 832, Registered California Guard Card, Baton Permit, OC/Pepper Spray Permit, CPR/First Aid License, California Drivers License, and valid automobile insurance.

Skills:

Must have some knowledge of Penal Codes and Vehicle Codes, and law enforcement operational skills.
Ability to assume responsibility, to think clearly, and use sound judgment.
Knowledge of how to use a fire extinguisher and activate fire, or other alarms.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; to communicate effectively on the telephone, in person, and in writing.
Strong interpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy, and flexibility.
Ability to work with diverse personalities and groups.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with university personnel, students, vendors, visitors, and various agencies.
Skills to organize and prioritize work, as well as manage time effectively with the flexibility to adapt to changing conditions.
Sensitivity to cultural diversity and ability to communicate and interact effectively with people of all ages and diverse background.
Proven ability to work effectively as a team player.
Highly motivated, focused and results oriented.
Ability to exercise discretion and tact in all interpersonal contacts, and to always maintain confidentiality.
Ability to manage multiple tasks according to required deadlines.
Maintain composure under high stress conditions.
Ability to be optimistic, positive, and supportive in all interactions with others.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Patrol university property in a marked university public safety vehicle.
Patrol university property buildings and residential areas on foot.
Observe and report suspicious activity to local law enforcement agencies.
Enforce local laws and university rules and regulations.
Educate, present, and inform the community of crime awareness programs, and build community relations to suppress crime including community policing programs.
General building security of university buildings.
Provide general law enforcement services to the university community.
Write incident reports, complete daily activity logs, and maintain general administrative duties as assigned.
Perform other related tasks, duties and responsibilities as required, assigned, or directed.

Supervisory Responsibility:

Direct Reports:

None.

Indirect Reports:

Contact Security Officers.

Contact Responsibility:

Internal:

Interacts with supervisor to receive general directi