UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 7/13/26 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
This is a non-sworn position that operates under the supervision of a sworn member of the department. The incumbent patrols assigned area(s), either on campus or at remote sites, to ensure the safety of residents/tenants, their property, and university-owned and/or controlled assets. Serving as an intermediary for Police, the role involves ensuring compliance with applicable University rules, regulations and policies, including site-specific regulations, and identifying potential hazards.
This position requires a high degree of public contact, responsibility, and community service, including but not limited to providing public information, safety escorts, general crime prevention, lock-out assistance, use of de-escalation techniques, and participation in public presentations. The incumbent observes and reports criminal activity to sworn officers, may make private person’s arrests when necessary, provides direction and assistance to the public, and performs other duties as assigned. This position may be required to wear a body worn video camera or device as needed.
Act as an intermediary for Police by enforcing policy, regulations (housing or site specific), and hazards. Observe and report criminal activity to the police, make private persons arrests as required. Give direction and assistance and perform other duties as assigned.
Must be able to work variable schedules, including rotating 4-day/week & 10-hour/night shift. Must be available to work overtime as needed, including hours outside of normal shift hours.
Ability to serve and work well with citizens, peers and superiors.
Demonstrated ability to maintain a professional and impartial stance in all situations (especially emergencies). Ability to handle a high degree of public contact responsibility.
Ability to accept instructions and direction from superiors in a positive and loyal manner.
Ability to spend long hours on foot patrol of buildings, grounds, etc.
Ability to work rotating shifts, day, swing, or night hours (including alternate schedules), and in all inclement and diverse weather conditions. Ability to work overtime, as needed, including hours outside of normal shift hours.
Experience communicating in a helpful, effective and professional manner.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills and abilities to effectively relay rules, regulations, policies and directives.
Ability to exercise proper discretion and confidentiality,
Ability to prioritize tasks and independently organize available work time to meet assigned responsibilities.
Skill to accurately complete various reports and forms.
Ability to use personal computers, printers, and word-processing and database software (e.g., Word and Outlook) in a networked environment.
Experience and ability to document information and maintain accurate records.
Knowledge of and experience enforcing rules and regulations, security policies and procedures, rights of citizens, and/or applicable state and local laws.
Experience with speaking and presenting information to small and large, diverse groups.
Experience patrolling assigned areas for safety.
Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in all circumstances
Strong verbal and written skills and ability to communicate with all types of individuals in both written and oral forms. Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, punctuation, editing, and proofreading methods.
Ability to perform all essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Demonstrated ability to apply and model the Principles of Community in all interactions.
Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results. Candidates will be fingerprinted and have background investigations which may include medical and psychological examinations and drug testing.
Must be available to work overtime.
Must maintain a current, valid Advanced First-Aid and CPR certification.
Must be able to work rotating and/or standard or alternate schedules (e.g.,4 day/week & 10 hr, day, swing or night hour).
Required to hold valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.
Must meet CANRA compliance requirement per “California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (“CANRA,” Penal Code sections 11164-11174.4)”.
Pay Transparency Act
Annual Full Pay Range: $52,367 - $69,071 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $25.08 - $33.08
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination
UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.
a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
- UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
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UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
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Abusive Conduct in the Workplace
