Public Safety Officer

$48,360 - $48,360/Yr

Pepperdine University - Malibu, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Malibu, CA

Educational Services

About the position

The Public Safety Officer at Pepperdine University is responsible for maintaining a secure and hospitable campus environment. This role involves patrolling the campus, responding to emergencies, providing excellent customer service, and fostering positive community relations. Officers are expected to uphold the university's mission while ensuring safety and security for all campus members.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Respond to service requests, calls for assistance, and emergency situations.
• Develop and maintain positive community relations through community-oriented public safety goals.
• Generate officer reports and update daily activity logs.
• Proactively make recommendations to reduce or eliminate unsafe conditions.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Ability to maintain confidential information and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities in potentially stressful situations.
• Ability to work a wide variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to enter data into various computer software programs.
• Ability to assist in firefighting and rescue operations.

Nice-to-haves

• Possess HazMat First Responder certification or higher.
• Work experience in security or customer service-related fields.
• Knowledge of law enforcement and public safety protocols.
• Knowledge of Pepperdine University and its Department of Public Safety.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $23.25 per hour.
• Robust benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.