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Campus Safety Officer

Marshall B. Ketchum University, Anaheim, CA, United States


Overview
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:

Thursdays and Fridays from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM & Saturdays from 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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

Must be flexible and willing to adjust schedule to cover shifts when needed

Accept additional duties and/or responsibilities as assigned or modified by your supervisor or the Director of Campus Safety & Security

Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The r-equirements 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

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 Demands
The 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 Environment
The 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.

About The University
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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, College of Pharmacy and the Doctor of Medical Science Program (DMSc). 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.

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).

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