Campus Safety Officer
Job Description
The MBKU Campus Safety & Security Department is dedicated to ensuring the University community’s right to a safe environment through exemplary and professional service. The primary responsibility of the Campus Safety officer is providing the protection of life and assets on university property. This may be accomplished by patrol unit, carts, foot, and/or bicycle patrol of campus roadways, walkways, parking lots, administrative/academic buildings, residential areas located near campus, and other satellite locations.WORK SHIFT
- Saturdays 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM and
- Sundays 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
SEE YOURSELF HERE
Located on a beautiful, seven-acre campus in Fullerton, California, MBKU is an independent, private, non-profit, accredited educational institution. MBKU is home to the Southern California College of Optometry, the School of PA Studies and College of Pharmacy. MBKU owns and operates three health care centers at their clinical teaching facility, Ketchum Health, providing a vision center and PA medical clinic practice in Orange County and second vision center in Los Angeles.A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE SINCE 1904
In 1904, Marshall B. Ketchum, MD, opened the Los Angeles School of Ophthalmology and Optometry in Los Angeles. Dr. Ketchum was a visionary entrepreneur and prominent leader in the optometric profession. He made very significant and long-standing contributions in his field of care, in California and throughout the nation.In the early ‘70s the College moved to its current home in Fullerton, CA and was renamed Southern California College of Optometry. But even the pioneering Dr. Ketchum could not have envisioned his school would grow to become Marshall B. Ketchum University, an independent, private, non-profit, accredited educational institution encompassing multiple disciplines.BE AT THE FOREFRONT OF HEALTH CARE EDUCATION
Marshall B. Ketchum University offers career opportunities that will put you at the forefront of health care education. You will be provided with learning and advancement opportunities, as well as a culture that recognizes the importance of fun, employee appreciation and a work-life balance.Our mission is to educate caring, inspired health care professionals who are prepared to deliver collaborative, patient-centric health care in an interprofessional environment. By joining our family, you can help us reimagine the future and inspire future health care leaders.Benefits
MBKU provides an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, and life insurance, free vision exams, short and long term disability, generous paid time off plans, a university-sponsored retirement plan. See our website under Employment for more details regarding benefits of working for MBKU (www.ketchum.edu).MBKU is an equal opportunity employer; requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.'NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
MBKU is committed to providing an environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and professionalism. In accordance with applicable federal and state laws, it is University policy to prevent the unlawful discrimination against students, applicants for admission, employees, applicants for employment and patients requesting treatment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The University also prohibits sexual harassment and harassment on any of the above bases (please refer to the Title IX page for more information).
Responsibilities
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Implement the department’s community policing program
- Conduct initial investigations of all reported crimes and incidents on MBKU property, make physical arrest when necessary, and submit appropriate reports (Testify in court as necessary)
- Enforce University policies, California Penal, and Vehicle codes on University property
- Investigate traffic accidents within the boundaries of campus and write incident reports
- Respond to and manage all medical emergencies/disasters on campus, and render first aid or CPR/AED when necessary
- Assist with student safety training; including fire drills, evacuation procedures, and disaster preparedness
- Respond to all alarm activations (Panic, Fire, and Burglary)
- Maintain and update logs accurately
- Monitor Closed Circuit TV (CCTV) cameras
- Check in authorized vendors, visitors, and guest
- Unlock/secure appropriate buildings/rooms and facilities as directed
- Accept additional duties and/or responsibilities as assigned or modified by your supervisor or the Director of Campus Safety & Security
Job Requirements
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Be of good moral character, with no felony convictions or misdemeanor convictions
- 21 years of age on/or before hire date
- Have completed a California P.O.S.T. approved basic police academy.
- Undergo and pass the department administered oral interview
- Submit to and pass the Human Resources testing and interview process
- Submit to and pass a thorough personal and criminal background investigation
- Obtain or have current Bureau of Security and Investigations Services (BSIS) permits/certificates: Guard card, Firearms permit, Pepper spray permit, and baton (straight, side-handle, and collapse)
- Successfully qualify with service weapon
- Successfully pass a Taser Certification course
- Pass First Aid, CPR and AED course per American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines
- Demonstrate excellent critical thinking and decision-making skills
- Be proactive and provide excellent customer service
- Have strong human relations skills with the ability to interact positively with a diverse university population
- Can develop and implement problem solving techniques within the institution
- Able to work outdoors in inclement weather for extended periods of time
- Possess a valid California driver license and the ability to operate all equipment in the campus safety vehicle
- Able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints
- Perform other services and/or duties as assigned
Education And/Or Experience
Requirement
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) minimum
Preferred
- Associates Degree
- One-year work experience in a University Public Safety or Police Department
- Successful Completion of a California Police Officers Standards and Training (POST) approved basic academy
PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described are representative of those required of an employee to perform successfully in the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions required.
- Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50lbs.
- Regularly required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl for periods of time
WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. The employee may be required to work in outside weather conditions and may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and high noise levels per OSHA guidelines.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Duties may also be performed at other facilities where University functions are occurring.
