Security Officer - Public Safety

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Police Lieutenant, this position will play a key security role across campus. Primarily stationed at the Robert E. Kennedy Library, this position will be responsible for performing security rounds, maintaining communications with the Public Safety department, providing access control measures, and otherwise displaying a high level of professionalism and customer service while interacting with students, faculty, staff, and guests.

Department Summary

The mission of the Public Safety unit at Cal Poly is to foster a safe and welcoming environment for students, staff, faculty, and visitors. The Public Safety unit consists of four departments; the Cal Poly Police Department, the Department of Emergency Management, Public Safety Business Services, and Transportation and Parking Services, which work collaboratively to enhance the campus safety and readiness.

Key Qualifications

• Ability to effectively use applicable safety related equipment and security systems and software as well as policies an procedure.
• Knowledge of general procedures and regulations related to security and public safety.
• Ability to detect and respond appropriately to potential hazards, safety emergencies, and/or crime situations and to remain calm and composed in stressful situations.
• Ability to effectively communicate and de-escalate non-violent crisis situations.
• Ability to observe and recall details and incidents.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent and possession of a California Driver’s License. Requires successful completion of a background check and physical exam. Knowledge of and/or the ability to learn how to use the applicable public safety related equipment and systems is required.

Licenses, Certificates, Credentials

• Must possess or be able to obtain a Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) Guard Card within 6 months of hire.
• Possession of a California Driver’s License.

Salary and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Range: $53,736 - $58,164 per year

Classification Range: $41,532 - $60,516 per year

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 Anticipated Hiring Range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Classification Range may be broader than what the University anticipates paying for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information. 

Cal Poly

Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities and the built environment. Cal Poly’s hands-on philosophy, small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world. For more information, visit calpoly.edu.

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Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national