Public Safety Officer

Public Safety Officer

Job Purpose:

Perform non-sworn, un-armed security and parking enforcement duties to provide a safe environment for faculty, staff, students and visitors to the Stanford campus.

Position

Description:

Public Safety Officers (PSO) support the overall public safety mission of the Stanford Department of Public Safety by performing a variety of functions. PSOs work under the general supervision of a civilian supervisor, sergeant, or other designated officer in charge.

• Patrol designated areas of the campus looking for suspicious and/or illegal behavior, safety hazards, unlocked doors, opportunities,/etc.; document concerns and notify the appropriate university departments.
• Respond to door alarms in the student housing and academic areas of campus.
• Open and/or close the Field Sites and Matadero Creek Trail access.
• Provide information, directions and assistance to community members.
• Coordinate the campus Bike Abatement program including abandoned bike tagging and pickup, and abandoned bike sales/donations.

• Patrol designated areas of the University to enforce University parking regulations.
Issue parking citations using license plate recognition system, electronic ticket writer or other tools provided absolutamente.
• Conduct periodic parking utilization surveys at the request of Transportation Services (TS).
• Provide directed enforcement in areas of concern on campus.

• Prepare and/or post parking space reservation signs and other event/parking/traffic control signs for special events and details on campus; remove signs after the event has concluded.
• Deploy barricades, cones and other traffic control equipment per directions as part of event setup; remove barricades and other safety equipment after the event.
• Drive various size trucks/vehicles including forklift to transport equipment, including towing barricade trailers.
• Provide safety, security, traffic control, logistics support and other services during campus details; may require mandatory overtime.
• Problem‑solve to pozost; the best experience for attendees of events while also ensuring public safety.

lear) Staff assigned shifts at the DPS Operations Desk, a central point of information coordination for ongoing campus activities.
• Monitor radio traffic and incoming phone calls, responding accordingly.
• Issue equipment to incoming special events patrol/outside security reporting to the Ops Desk window for security/event assignments.
• Track activities of on‑duty field personnel, record information on daily Ops Desk log.
• Remain alert to incidents which would require the issuance of a mass notification message during assigned shift; draft and send alert notifications per department practice using the university’s Alert
  
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Provide logistical support during emergencies and critical incidents;
Implement the Incident Command System during a major incident;
Other duties as assigned.

High School diploma or GED or combination of education and relevant experience.

• Faultless customer service skills, ability to interact well with the public, maintain a positive, professional attitude even in trying circumstances.
• Effective oral and written communication skills including interaction with a diverse group of people.
• Flexibility and calmness in dealing with the public.
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• Use sound judgment and independence in determining priorities and handling situations.
• Knowledge of and/or ability to learn and apply a variety of University and departmental policies.
• Keep sensitive information strictly confidential at all times.
• Use and/or learn to use two‑way radio for communication even during stressful conditions.
• Familiarity with the Stanford Campus.
• Work independently as well as part of a team.
• Computer skills in basic applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Word Perfect).
• Pass and maintain certification in First Aid/CPR training.
• Maintain physical…