Campus Safety Officer

Position Description

Ensures the safety and security of university property and community members by proactively patrolling campus grounds, responding to emergencies, conducting initial investigations, and providing exceptional customer service, while supporting community policing and outreach programs to foster a secure and welcoming environment.

Alignment with Theological Positions

The person who fills this position must be someone who personally agrees with Biola's Articles of Faith and Statement of Biblical Principles and who is supportive of the positions taken by Biola as contained in its Eschatology Teaching Position. As such, this person may not speak against or act in a manner inconsistent with these positions during the course of their employment at Biola.

Department

Campus Safety

Supervisor

This position reports to the assigned shift sergeant.

Educational Requirements

None

Work Requirements

Non-exempt (02), full-time - 40 hours/week, 12 months per year.

This position requires personal attendance at Biola's campus in La Mirada, California.

Essential Duties

Interact positively with campus community members on a daily basis and assist members in identifying potential safety and/or criminal problems.

Provide excellent customer related services to students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Proactively implement the department's community policing and outreach program.

Conduct initial investigations of reported crimes and incidents occurring on Biola property and submit appropriate reports. Testify in court as necessary.

Consistently and proactively patrol Biola campus properties by varying means, e.g., foot, bike, cart, and/or motor vehicle.

Investigate traffic accidents within the boundaries of campus and prepare accident reports.

Direct traffic as necessary; provide directions and other assistance to students, faculty, staff and visitors.

Respond to and help manage emergency and disaster related incidents that occur on-campus.

Conduct tri-annually, student safety training; including evacuation drills and disaster preparedness exercises.

Respond to requests for emergency medical assistance, rendering first aid and/or CPR/AED when necessary.

Ensure that activity logs are maintained and updated accurately.

Observe safety hazards and promptly report them to appropriate persons, as well as responding to all security and fire alarms.

Unlock/secure appropriate buildings/rooms and facilities as directed.

When necessary, enforce University Policies and any applicable laws as authorized on university property.

Work cohesively with external community partners such as county and federal resources as necessary.

All other duties as assigned that the supervisor determines are appropriate.

Required Skills/Qualifications

Must have a current and valid California driver license, free of any restrictions and the ability to operate all equipment necessary in the Campus Safety vehicles.

Must be very proactive and self-driven.

Must have excellent customer service and communication skills.

Must have excellent critical thinking and decision-making skills.

Must have strong human relations skills with the ability to interact positively with a diverse university population, and the ability to develop and implement problem solving techniques within the institution.

Must be team oriented.

Must have the physical ability to assist with the rescue of sick and injured persons on-campus.

Must be able to function on foot patrol and make physical arrests, when necessary, without physical aides.

Must maintain a lifestyle in consonance with sound Christian principles and those promulgated by the institution.

Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather for extended periods of time.

Must undergo and pass the department administered oral interview.

Must submit to and pass the Human Resources testing and interview process.

Must submit to and pass a thorough personal and criminal background investigation.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications

Completion of a California POST Basic or Modular III, II, or I academy or PC 832 (powers of arrest) and PC 832 firearms course within the last five years.

Current/Active Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) Security Guard license.

Current American Red Cross or American Heart Association certificates in first aid, CPR and AED or equivalent certifications.

Previous work experience in a university public safety department.

Upon Conditional Job Offer, Each Campus Safety Officer Candidate Must:

Be able to complete and pass a psychological examination.

Be at least 20 years of age by the date of hire.

Be willing to work; a rotating schedule (approximately every 6-months), varying shift hours, holidays, special events, special details or assignments or other days/hours as assigned.

Be willing and capable of successfully completing a California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) Security Guard course (as applicable).

Be willing and capable to successfully complete a POST PC 832 (powers of arrest) and PC 832 firearms course (as…