SCRTY GUARD (Protective Service Specialist)

The UC Davis Police Department’s civilian security division, provides security services 24 hours per day, 7 days per week at and across various locations on the UC Davis Campus both in Davis and in Sacramento. Under advisement of the Security Manager and direct supervision of the Protective Service Specialist Supervisor, the Protective Service Specialist augments the UC Davis Police Department’s efforts to secure and safeguard the campus and UC Davis properties by helping to ensure compliance with University of California, Davis, security related policies and procedures.

Protective Service Specialists are full-time, non-sworn, and unarmed security professionals that work alongside both sworn and non-sworn UC Davis Police Department personnel to secure and safeguard the UC Davis campus and UC Davis owned properties. Protective Service Specialists operate keeping in mind their three main goals: to prevent crime, improve safety, and to provide excellent customer service. These goals are met through conducting security patrols both on foot and by vehicle, providing access control, conducting building checks and securing UC Davis building and properties as needed, identifying and reporting all security deficiencies and suspicious activity, assisting with traffic control, conducting crowd management, and providing general security and security related duties for large events and activities on the UC Davis campus, as well as other duties as assigned.

Protective Service Specialists may be assigned to either a fixed post position providing specific duties to a specific building or area of UC Davis, or to general roving posts that cover large areas of the UC Davis campus. Although the UC Davis Police Department’s civilian security division operates 24/7 and daytime shifts are available when the need arises and staffing allows, night shifts are more heavily staffed. Work location is primarily in Davis but certain fixed post positions may report to UC Davis owned buildings in Sacramento.

POSITION INFORMATION

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must have a vision of 20/100 correctable to 20/30, with normal color vision
• Must sustain a walking foot beat and stand or sit at a fixed post for extended hours
• Must be able to work in a harsh environment such as rain, wind, cold, and heat on occasion
• May be assigned to complete training and assignment for bicycle patrol

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Position will participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Pull Program
• Position is subject to completion of a comprehensive Pre-Placement Medical Exam provided by Employee Health Services
• Position is subject to Federal and State laws and regulations and University policies
• Shift work; varied working hours include days, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime
• Work schedule is subject to change at the direction of the Protective Service Supervisor to meet the security needs of the campus
• Required to wear the Protective Service Specialist uniform provided by the UC Davis Police Department while on duty and maintain an overall professional appearance
• Must complete and pass all departmental training
• Position is a unionized position
• The Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment policy is intended to provide a healthier, safer, and more productive work and learning environment for the entire UC community. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University owned or leased properties, or facilities operated by UC staff or faculty. Smoking and tobacco use are strictly prohibited in indoor and outdoor spaces, parking lots, residential space, and University vehicles. https://ucdavispolicy.ellucid.com/documents/view/271

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Additional Minimum License/Certification:

• Must be in possession of a current State of California Security Officer Guard Card from the State of California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) and be able to provide certificates of competition for the full 40 hours of Guard Card training as mandated by BSIS, no later than the beginning of the background investigation phase, if selected to move forward.
• Valid California Driver’s License

Minimum Education/Experience:           

• Must have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalency
• Must have one year of recent experience working in the security field or comparable skills
• Must have experience patrolling property, inspecting buildings and equipment, and/or monitoring access points and permitting authorized entry or applicable skills needed

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) :

• Excellent oral, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills used to convey clear and concise information to management, the general public, staff, and students, such as giving directions, writing reports/incidents, explaining policies and procedures, and encouraging or persuading others to comply with requests
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships and to deal courteously with the general public, staff, faculty, students, peers, supervisors, and subordinates
• Customer service and communication skills to interact with individuals of varying cultural backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor under stressful conditions

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education/Experience:           

• Must have experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, Forms) and ability to write professional and accurate emails and daily reports
• Experience that demonstrates general mediation communication methods and techniques, decision making skills, and conflict resolution skills
• Prior experience in law enforcement or military
• Experience with use of a two way radio communication device and radio codes
• Experience monitoring surveillance equipment
• Experience utilizing technical and complex equipment, computer programs, and applications

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) :

• Ability to identify hazardous situations and take appropriate action
• Demonstrated proficiency in the exercise of defensive tactics
• Skills to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction
• Knowledge of and adherence to the University of California and departmental policies and procedures, personnel policies, laws, and requirements

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Background Check

This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we’re solving life’s most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don’t just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds, and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community , our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected . The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20 . 

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination .