Campus Safety Officer

Job Category
:
Protective Service Occupations

Requisition Number
: CAMPU
001402

Posted:
January 16, 2026 | Full‑Time | On‑site | Rate: $24.13 per hour

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, 1731

E. 120th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90059, USA

Charles R. Drew University is located in the Watts‑Willowbrook area of south Los Angeles and was founded in 1966 in the wake of the Watts uprising. CDU was founded to address inadequate medical care in the region and to provide equitable medical education opportunities for under‑represented students. CDU offers the only historically black Doctor of Medicine program west of the Mississippi, and is strongly invested in the local and regional community.

The university leads multiple partnerships and programs to provide equitable healthcare resources in a variety of south Los Angeles neighborhoods.

• Inspect buildings and grounds to watch for and guard against fire, theft, illegal entry, infractions of safety regulations, and other safety and security irregularities.
• Monitor and safeguard parking lots and other facilities and property.
• Effectively carry out assignments delegated by the Campus Safety and Security Leads.
• Respond to and handle non‑emergency requests such as door openings and closings, money escorts, personal safety escorts and security checks, HR backup and support.
• Respond effectively to emergency situations such as accidents and injuries, crimes in progress and safety hazards. Provide assistance, summon proper authorities, and police area to maintain order, safety and to protect property.
• Work in the Campus Safety and Security Office performing such duties as welcoming and directing visitors after appropriate identification processes and badge documentation; provide dispatch or communication support for the security team; receive and manage telephone calls, faxes and emails related to security and general campus matters.
• Must be willing and able to meet demanding attendance and punctuality requirements.
• May work weekends or cover other shifts as requested.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.

Experience: Two or more years in safety and security, preferably in a university or hospital setting.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to keep confidences and maintain confidentiality.
• Maintenance of professional demeanor and appearance.
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to write and edit incidence reports.
• Ability to work effectively with security team, diverse employees, visitors and vendors.
• Ability to reduce conflict or high‑stress situations through mature management processes.
• Willingness and ability to work as needed on weekends or to cover other shifts.

Licenses /

Certifications:

• Valid Security Guard card
• Valid Firearm permit or proof that an Application for Firearm Permit has been submitted to BSIS
• Valid CPR/First Aid Certification
• Valid Baton/Pepper Spray Permit

• Frequent or long‑term standing, constant walking, sitting, climbing, reaching high/low levels, finger movement, feeling, speaking clearly, hearing conversationally, and seeing clearly far and near day and night. Occasional lifting and running. Driving campus vehicles and bicycles.

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

• Frequent variety of unrelated tasks, constant calculating interrupted work, a variety of interrelated tasks, and use of sustained concentration, reasoning, judgment, resourcefulness, analytical ability, and ingenuity.

• Position is classified as “Safety Sensitive”. Must pass the alcohol and controlled substance testing required by the Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). to work effectively with a diverse community.
• Must own your own firearm (9mm or 40 Cal).

Hourly Rate $24.13 plus benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, vacation accrues on first day of employment, wellness programs, 17 paid holidays per year, up to 16 hours of paid time off to participate in community service and more.

Charles R. Drew University is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants will be considered without regard to gender, race, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability or covered veteran status.

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local “Fair Chance” laws.