Security Guard (530461) Jobs

Description

Chancellor's Office Statement

Join our team at the California State University, Office of the Chancellor, and make a difference in providing access to higher education. We are currently seeking experienced candidates for the position of Security Guard. The CSU Chancellor's Office, located on the waterfront adjacent to the Aquarium of the Pacific in downtown Long Beach, is the headquarters for the nation's largest and most diverse system of higher education. The CSU Chancellor's Office offers a premium benefit package that includes outstanding vacation, health, and dental plans; a fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); and 15 paid holidays a year.

Salary

The anticipated salary hiring range is up to $4,167 per month, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The salary range for this classification is $3,441 to $5,402 per month.

Classification

Community Service Specialist II

Position Information

The California State University, Office of the Chancellor, is seeking a Security Guard to ensure a safe and secure working environment for the Chancellor's Office employees and guests by maintaining visibility throughout the building and grounds. The Security officer must have the ability to interact positively and diplomatically within a diverse multicultural administration setting while patrolling the property, monitoring surveillance cameras and access points, and permitting entry.

Responsibilities

Under the general direction of the Assistant Director, CO Public Safety, the Security Guard will:

• Maintain a safe and secure working environment for the Chancellor's Office staff.
• Verify custodians have completed their work for evening, collect all keys and work staff has exited the building.
• Monitor fire alarm and suppression system at front lobby desk.
• Maintain and have a working knowledge of all safety related equipment including all Security and emergency radios.
• Identify suspicious activities that reflect an inappropriate use or potential theft of Chancellor's Office property, coordinate investigative actions with a campus or City of Long Beach police department.
• Conduct outside perimeter and grounds patrol for transients and graffiti. Report as appropriate.
• Coordinate radio and telephone communication with CSULB Police Dispatch, Long Beach Police, Fire and Marine Bureau.
• Administer emergency first aid, CPR and AED.
• Prepare and log Incident Reports for approval when required.
• Maintain a safe reception area.
• Disarm alarm, unlock and ready building and front lobby area in morning.
• Provide escorts to employees and guests.
• Prepared detailed daily log by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities.
• Review daily calendar of events, emails noting the day's guests and vendors and pass-on information.
• Conduct and coordinate routine patrol of CO building and grounds independently and under general supervision.
• During Board of Trustees' meetings and other C.O. special events, place parking cones for VIP parking, coordinate the parking lots' parking availability, provide parking assistance to Trustees and other guests of the Chancellor, identify reserved spaces, provide directions to alternate parking, and maintain a safe and clear fire access in parking lots.
• Report any malfunctions of building electrical, plumbing, and heating devices to the Facilities manager.
• Assist visitors into C.O. parking lot as required or direct to off-site parking.
• Monitor security cameras.
• Manage the front lobby area during wet weather. (Safety-related issues)
• Provide security presence as requested by Human Resource Services during separations.
• Greet, badge and direct visitors and vendors as requested by departments.
• During Board of Trustees' meetings, provide back-up support to CSU Campus Police as required and instructed.

Secure Building At End Of Evening Shift

• Complete interior and exterior checks of building and grounds.
• Activate alarm.
• Secure appropriate interior doors.
• Shut down and secure equipment in front lobby area.

Qualifications

This position requires:

• Training for prevention and detection of crime and general enforcement of the laws of the State of California.
• Ability to observe and recall details and incidents.
• CPR/First Aid Certificates.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to interact in a positive and diplomatic manner in a diverse university administration environment.
• California Department of Justice approved pepper spray and baton training preferred.
• Baton Certificate.
• Knowledge of Reporting of Fiscal Improprieties within the Chancellor's Office preferred.
• Three years related security experience preferred.
• Demonstrates good judgment, objectivity, dependability, integrity, and the ability to handle situations with tact and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of police radio communications.
• Working knowledge of California Penal Code sections related to a university environment as well as security practices.
• Ability to perform above duties with a state of urgency appropriate to the condition.
• Ability to detect, respond and investigate appropriately to potentially hazardous activities.
• Understand the mechanics of intrusion access control system.
• California Guard Card License.
• Ability to work with peers in a team environment.
• High School diploma.
• Chemical Agent Certificate.
• CPR/first aid/AED training preferred.
• Valid California Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years of related experience preferred.

Application Period

Priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply by August 18, 2023. Applications will be accepted until the job posting is removed.

How To Apply

Please click "Apply Now" to complete the California State University, Chancellor's Office online employment application.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Senior Human Resources Manager at (562) 951-4070.

Title IX

Please view the Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator at: https://www2.calstate.edu/titleix

E-Verify

This position requires new hire employment verification to be processed through the E-Verify program administered by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (DHSUSCIS)' in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA).

If hired, you will be required to furnish proof that you are legally authorized to work in the United States.

COVID19 Vaccination Policy

Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all Chancellor’s Office employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications.

CSU Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Office of the Chancellor, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Background

The Chancellor's Office policy requires that the selected candidate successfully complete a full background check (including a criminal records check) prior to assuming this position.