Patrol Officer
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Position Information
Job Title Patrol Officer
Union Level
Department Physical Plant (SF)
Campus San Francisco
Posting Number 201304341P
Full or Part Time Full Time
Number of Months 12
Work Schedule Position is full-time, forty (40) hours per week, overtime may be assigned as needed.
Incumbent must be available to work varying shifts to include evenings,
weekends, holidays or in the event of an emergency.
Position End Date
Open Date 07/17/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University
Internal: Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5)
business days of the posting period.
External: External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business
day of the posting period.
Sponsorship This position is not eligible for a visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Position Summary Information
Primary Purpose Under the general supervision of the Director of Public Safety, performs various assignments related to the safety and security of the University of the Pacific's San Francisco Campus.
University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is
foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We
prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and
responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender,
ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students,
faculty, and staff.
Essential Functions Assumes fixed post assignments in the following areas of the University of the Pacific's San Francisco Campus:
Clinic/Visitor Entrance
Monitor patient/clinic access points.
Activate entry for authorized individuals as needed.
Respond to dispatch control instructions, alarms, and emergencies as
required.
Provide information to visitors about security matters and handicap
parking.
Main Entrance
Monitor controlled access employee entrance to ensure only authorized
personnel are admitted.
Respond to dispatch control instructions, alarms, and emergencies as
required.
Provide information to students, staff, and faculty regarding public
safety matters.
Provide building access and security for campus events.
Command Center
Monitor building entry points and activity by closed circuit camera system
to ensure safety and security of building occupants.
Alert officers of any emergency or situations requiring response.
Maintain closed circuit camera systems, security radios and building alarm
systems; perform system checks on alarm, access control systems and
communication devices, as scheduled.
Create/replace and activate access control cards for new or existing
faculty, staff and students.
Campus Patrol
Lock/unlock doors and check secured doors as scheduled. Ensure that doors
are properly secured; safeguard property of the University's campus.
Respond to dispatch control instructions, alarms, and emergencies as
required.
Check building and property for safety hazards and report maintenance
issues and emergency repairs.
Patrol the interior and perimeter of the campus; observe, take appropriate
action and report any unusual occurrence or circumstance.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide lost and found and other support services for students, employees,
and visitors.
Perform all other duties as assigned by the Director of Public Safety or
their designee.
Minimum Qualifications Knowledge of:
Criminal law, laws of arrest, search and seizure.
Basic Microsoft Word, Outlook, and general computer skills.
Ability to:
Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
Analyze situations accurately and make appropriate decisions in a timely
manner to emergencies or routine service.
Provide clear and concise instructions to others in emergency situations.
Observe and report facts/information accurately; prepare accurate written
reports.
Experience:
Minimum of one year working in an armed BSIS licensed security guard
capacity.
Experience operating computerized security systems such as video cameras
and access control devices.
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Licenses:
Current BSIS Security Guard Certification.
Current BSIS Firearms Permit.
Pepper Spray and baton certification (or within 6 months of hire).
Current CPR Certification (or within 6 months of hire).
Preferred Qualifications Ability to:
Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times
Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and communicate in a collegial and
professional manner.
A completed BSIS Firearms Assessment, highlighting the applicant's
appropriate judgment, restraint and self-control for the purposes of
carrying and using a firearm while performing armed security guard duties.
Experience:
Experience working within an educational or health care environment.
Education:
College-level courses in security, criminal justice, or public safety
highly desirable. 832 Post Training.
Licenses
Valid California Driver's License
.40 caliber firearm certification
Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Requires extensive sitting, walking and/or standing.
Occasional running and climbing of stairs.
Frequent bending, stretching, and reaching required.
Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling up to 130 pounds in the event of an
emergency.
Hiring Range $26.76-$35.45
Background Check Statement All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.
AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific
complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting
conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial
findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation,
or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven
years.
Anti-Discrimination/EEO Policy Statement University of the Pacific is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity across backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. Pacific does not unlawfully discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability, or other legally protected characteristics or combination of such characteristics. While we strive to attract a broad and representative pool of candidates, all hiring decisions are made based on merit, selecting the most qualified individual for each position.
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Pacific participates in federal healthcare programs. As such, a required part of the hiring process is to verify that potential employees have not been excluded from participating in federal programs for mandatory exclusions (including for fraud, controlled substances crimes, patient abuse or neglect, or other program-related crimes) or for other permissive exclusions by the Office of Inspector General. A "Yes" response would be considered disqualifying. Please answer the following question accordingly: Have you received notice that you are under review for possible exclusion from any federal programs (including Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal healthcare program)?
Yes
No
Pacific participates in federal healthcare programs. As such, a required part of the hiring process is to verify that potential employees have not been excluded from participating in federal programs for mandatory exclusions (including for fraud, controlled substances crimes, patient abuse or neglect, or other program-related crimes) or for other permissive exclusions by the Office of Inspector General. A "Yes" response would be considered disqualifying. Please answer the following question accordingly: Are you currently excluded from participation in federal programs (including Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal healthcare program)?
Yes
No
Applicant Documents
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Resume
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
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