Patrol Officer

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Reporting to a Shift Supervisor and/or Watch Commander, the DPS Patrol Officer is a full-time, uniformed, unarmed university employee responsible for providing a safe and secure campus environment for Loyola Marymount University’s (LMU) students, faculty, staff and guests. The Patrol Officer is tasked with patrolling the campus grounds and campus buildings, such as University Hall.

As an employee of the Department of Public Safety, you will be required to work during designated days/peak periods. These days and periods, which can extend for several weeks during peak times such as summer, are critical for staffing needs and operational requirements. During these periods, employees are expected to be available for duty without the ability to request time off. Additionally, you may be called in and expected to respond during your scheduled days off, and you will receive appropriate compensation for this additional work.

This position is subject to an alternative work schedule, 4/10 shift (four, ten-hour days per week).

**For full consideration, please include and upload a copy of your guard card with your resume in the attachments section.**

As an employee of the Department of Public Safety, you will be required to work during designated days/peak periods. These days and periods, which can extend for several weeks during peak times such as summer, are critical for staffing needs and operational requirements. During these periods, employees are expected to be available for duty without the ability to request time off. Additionally, you may be called in and expected to respond during your scheduled days off, and you will receive appropriate compensation for this additional work.

This position is subject to an alternative work schedule, 4/10 shift (four, ten-hour days per week).

Position Specific Accountabilities

1. Under the immediate supervision of a Shift Supervisor and/or Watch Commander, the Patrol Officer will spend the majority of the time in the field on uniformed patrol or assigned post in pursuit of the successful completion of building security checks, foot/vehicle patrols, incident response, and report writing.

2. Respond to calls for assistance, emergency situations, incidents in-progress and calls for service.

3. Respond to activated alarms for emergency situations such as fire, chemical spills, medical emergencies, burglaries, and door security concerns. Immediately reports emergency situations to DPS communications officer and DPS Watch Commander on duty.

4. Generate reports of daily activity, including any irregularities of equipment, property damage or any incidents reported to the DPS University Hall office.

5. Generate incident reports.

6. Circulate among visitors, students and employees to preserve order and protect property. Warns persons of LMU rule infractions.

7. Provide excellent customer service in accordance with LMU established standards and expectations. Provides escort or access service according to policy for occupants if requested.

8. Patrols premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion, failed equipment operation and any safety hazards. Patrols to secure doors, gates and windows during off-hours.

9. Must be able to report for work or work past scheduled shift, to work overtime on short or no notice, to work all shifts, to work rotating shifts, and to work weekends, holidays, closures, special events, and designated days/peak periods.

10. Perform other duties as assigned.

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$23.00 hourly. This position is non-exempt.

$22.26 - $26.68 Salary commensurate with education and experience.

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Please note that this position may not be eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experience, and beliefs to apply. (Visit www.lmu.edu for more information.)

LMU is committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities and ensuring a comprehensive recruitment and selection process for all applicants.

Individuals who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any stage of the application, interview, or selection process may contact Human Resources at hr@lmu.edu or by phone at (310) 338-2723. Applicants who use relay services or other assistive communication technologies are welcome to utilize those services when contacting Human Resources.

When contacting Human Resources, please include the job posting number, title of the position and department for which you are applying. Applicants are not required to disclose the nature of a disability or provide medical information when requesting an accommodation during the recruitment process.

LMU will work with applicants in a timely and interactive process to identify and provide reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable federal and state law.