Job Description

Information & Responsibilities

The mission of CalArts’ Campus Safety is to provide a security presence dedicated to providing
a safe and secure campus environment for faculty, staff, and students. Campus Security Officers
(“CSOs”) are responsible for investigating unlawful, suspicious activity, identifying potential
problems regarding the welfare, safety and security of faculty, staff and students. CSOs will also
maintain campus safety by enforcing policies and regulations and by communicating information
and responding to inquiries. Works under the supervision of the Interim Director of Campus Safety.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide safety and security related services to the college community.
• Patrol the campus via security vehicles and/or by foot checking for fire, general safety,
locking and unlocking doors as required.
• Respond to requests for assistance, emergency calls, and alarms.
• Render emergency first aid and CPR, call paramedics, respond to and investigate reports of
unlawful activity.
• Investigate various kinds of incidents and prepare detailed written reports
• Confront and interview suspicious subjects and make arrests when required.
• Issue traffic and parking citations.
• File all necessary reports and paperwork as required.
• May be called upon to work overtime with/without notice to address emergency situations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to spend extended periods of time walking and the ability to walk/stand.
• Full range of motion with both hands and arms.
• Ability to climb 4-5 flights of stairs without stopping.
• Ability to handle emergency calls for service in a professional manner and maintain
  composure during stressful situations.
• Possess basic computer skills.
• Ability to compose and comprehend written reports.
• Available to work a flexible work schedule to include day, night, weekend and holiday shifts.

Requirements

• Valid Proprietary Private Security Officer Card, First Aid/CPR & Defibrillator certification.
• Valid California Driver License. Employment subject to meeting the standards of CalArts'
  insurance carrier.
• Upon offer of employment, must successfully pass a background check and a physical exam
  (including hearing, vision and stress test)
• Capable of performing essential functions of the job with or without accommodations.

Work Environment/Physical Conditions

• CSOs may be required to: walk or sit for extended periods, communicate, actively listen, operate a motor vehicle and may on rare occasions be exposed to physical hazards.
• Occasionally are exposed to cold, heat, temperature changes and noise.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum two (2) years of security experience preferred.

Application Instructions

This position is available immediately. If you are interested, please follow this link to apply.

Campus Safety Officer (CSO) Part-Time ID:97603

Salary

$18.00 - $18.76 an hour

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

California Institute of the Arts shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.