Public Safety Officer

at  Pepperdine University

The Department of Public Safety at Pepperdine University maintains a hospitable and secure campus environment while respecting the rights and dignity of each individual, in line with the University’s Christian mission. Through education, enforcement, emergency response, and 24/7 services, Public Safety Officers play a critical role in creating and maintaining a welcoming, respectful, safe, and peaceful campus community.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Possess or obtain CPR and basic first aid certificates within the first 90 days of employment.
• Possess a valid Class C California driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written skills, including a pleasant disposition and an ability to communicate with diplomacy and tact in sensitive situations.
• Ability to maintain confidential information, exercise sound judgment, and work independently.
• Ability to handle multiple, simultaneous responsibilities in potentially stressful situations.
• Ability to work a wide variety of shifts, including potential late night/early morning hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work extended shifts on short notice or shifts outside of regular scheduled hours.
• Ability to enter data into various computer software programs.
• Ability to assist in firefighting and rescue operations.

Preferred:

• Possess HazMat First Responder certification or higher.
• Work experience in security or customer service-related fields.
• Knowledge of law enforcement and public safety protocols; crowd control and traffic enforcement techniques; and local, state, and federal laws.
• Knowledge of Pepperdine University and familiarity with the scope of responsibilities of the Department of Public Safety, L.A. County Sheriff’s Department, L.A. County Fire Department, and California Highway Patrol.

Qualified individuals should be able to articulate a strong commitment to diversity, and have the ability to work effectively with individuals from different backgrounds.
Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal, education, and employment screening. The University conducts such screenings in compliance with applicable laws and with the objectives of evaluating risk and supporting a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and guests; safeguarding key University assets including people, property, information, and the University’s reputation; and providing comprehensive job-related information to University leaders to enable them to make prudent hiring decisions. Qualified individuals with criminal histories will be considered for employment in compliance with applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.
This is a Regular, Nonexempt, 40 hour per week position.
Expected Pay Rate: $23.25 per hour
The above pay range reflects what Pepperdine University reasonably expects to pay for this position at time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on relevant factors such as work experience, market conditions, education/training, and skill level. In addition to base pay, Pepperdine offers a robust and highly competitive benefits package

• Patrol campus grounds on foot or by vehicle and conduct building security checks.
• Provide information, directions, and excellent customer service to students, faculty, staff, and visitors seeking to access campus.
• Respond to service requests, calls for assistance, and emergency situations.
• Develop and maintain positive community relations through community-oriented public safety goals to create bonds of trust and reliance between officers and members of our community.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Public Safety leadership.
• Generate officer reports and update daily activity logs.
• Proactively make recommendations to reduce or eliminate unsafe conditions and decrease the University’s exposure to theft or damage.
• Identify safety hazards and report them according to appropriate protocol.
• Ensure buildings and offices are locked and secure as appropriate and monitor and respond to building alarms.
• Enforce parking regulations, issue parking permits, and manage fleet vehicles.
• Conduct community-wide drills, preparedness exercises, and crime prevention education.
• Collaborate with and support all Public Safety personnel and community members to foster and maintain a positive, honorable, efficient, and professional work environment.
• Uphold University mission through work performed.
  The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.