Public Safety Officer

(Non-Sworn)

The Department of Public Safety provides a variety of law enforcement and related services as well as ongoing programs in disaster, crime and fire prevention on and around the 55-acre hilltop on campus. Officers patrol campus 24 hours a day on foot, in marked vehicles and on mountain bikes. An on-campus radio communication system links all Regular, Reserve, Community Service and Student Officers with the Department's dispatch center.

Professionalism in public service is the criterion under which this Department operates.

Job Description

Public Safety Officers possess Peace Office Powers of Arrest under authority of Section 830.7 of the California Penal Code. They are responsible for continuous patrol of the University campus, initial response to all campus emergencies (including medical and criminal), and the enforcement of University rules, regulations and applicable criminal laws on campus. Officers enforce the California Vehicle Code on campus, arrest offenders and provide a variety of service functions. Public Safety Officers are required to work any shift in a 24 hour day, including holidays.

Reserve Public Safety Officers are responsible for the above duties, but their primary functions is to provide security at special functions on campus such as: dances, athletic events, receptions, special presentations, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

Education High School Diploma or GED. Successful completion of one year of college with a minimum GPA of 2.0. (Technical school, military duty or job related experience may be substituted).

Training Successful completion of training pursuant to Section 832 PC Module A (Reserve Academy) or Basic POST academy prior to appointment. Academy completion date must be within three years of application date. Current Consumer Affairs "Guard Registration," "Straight Baton Certification," and successful completion of firearm training by date of appointment.

Visual Acuity: Uncorrected vision of 20/30 in both eyes or corrected vision of 20/20. Normal depth perception and color vision in both eyes.

Strength and Agility: Possess sufficient strength and agility necessary to perform the duties of a Public Safety Officer (including running, jumping, climbing obstacles and stairs, carrying heavy objects, etc.)

License: Possess and maintain valid California Driver's License with a good driving record.

Psychological Exam: Pass a written and oral psychological evaluation prior to appointment.

Selection Process

The selection process will consist of four parts:

Part I: Application screening

Part II: Interview to evaluate candidate's education, training, experience and
personal fitness for the position.

Part III: Candidates who successfully pass Parts I and II will be invited to an
interview with the Director of Public Safety and, upon his discretion, be forwarded to Part IV.

Part IV: Candidates who are forwarded to this stage will proceed to a screening process which may consist of the following:

1. Review of DMV driving record;
2. Review of work history through previous employers;
3. Review of character references; and
4. Review of credit and financial history.

Candidates who successfully complete all phases may be hired to fill vacancies as they arise. The probationary period for new hires is one year.

Benefits

The University of San Francisco offers the following benefits to full-time officers:

• Paid Health and Dental Plans;
• 12 Sick Leave Days per year;
• 12-14 Paid Holidays per year;
• 2 Weeks Paid Vacation per year;
• 100% Tuition Remission after first six months of employment; and
• USF Contribution of 9.5% of employee's base salary to Retirement Plan

Salary

Competitive

Filing of Application

To receive an application, call or write:

University of San Francisco
Department of Public Safety
2130 Fulton Street
Campion Hall, A-3
San Francisco, CA 94117-1080
(415) 422-4222

Applications will be accepted until open positions are filled. Submit completed applications to the Department of Public Safety.

Established as San Francisco's first institution of higher learning in 1855, the University of San Francisco presently serves 7,500 students in the Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Nursing and Law. The University is a private Catholic and Jesuit institution and particularly welcomes candidates who desire to work in such an environment.

USF is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We particularly encourage minority and women applicants to apply for all positions. The University provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities upon request.