University of California – Irvine Hiring for Public Safety Ambassador at Irvine, CA  Full Time

Job Opening ID: 22898

Reports To: Police Lieutenant

Working Title: Public Safety Ambassador

Department: Police

Bargaining Unit: SX

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Payroll Job Code: 005292

Job Location: UCI Campus- Irvine

Percent of Time: 100%

Work Schedule: Varies

Employee Class: Career

The Division of Finance and Administration (DFA) provides services and support to over 50,000 students, faculty, and staff with the mission of advancing UCI’s brilliant future and the vision of becoming world-class campus partners. DFA serves the university as planning partners, problem solvers, and solution providers-striving to make it as easy as possible for people to get the services they need, when they need them. The University of California, Irvine Police Department, provides contemporary law enforcement services including patrol, traffic, investigations, community engagement, crime prevention and suppression, and security services to a daily population of more than 50,000 people. The department employs about 50 sworn officers, 56 professional staff, and 40 students who provide public safety services at both the Irvine campus and the Medical Center, located in the City of Orange, California. Working in partnership with the UCI community, we strive to provide services based on integrity, respect, transparency, fairness, and teamwork.

The Security Ambassador provides for the general safety and security of the UC Irvine and UC Irvine Health population, physical property, and assets as prescribed by state law, regulatory compliance, and departmental procedures and guidelines. The Security Ambassadors primary role is to observe and report. Under the direction of UC Irvine Police Department, the Security Ambassador assists in the monitoring, observation, and reporting of public safety conditions. The essential functions listed below are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict the duties which may be assigned to this position if such duties reasonably relate to the position.

Hourly: $21.01

https://www.police.uci.edu/

High school diploma or equivalent.

Must display exceptional customer service and communication skills.

The ability to read, write, and speak proper English.

Must be able to conduct sustained foot patrols and/or extended stationary (standing/sitting) post assignments.

Associate Degree from an accredited institution

Experience working in a University environment.

Bilingual Hospital security experience.

Current State of California Driver’s License and participate in the DMV Pull-Notice Program.

Current State of California Guard Card issued by the Bureau of Security Investigative Services (BSIS) prior to hire.

As a condition of employment, must successfully complete an extensive background investigation. Required to successfully complete an FBI fingerprinting process and maintain the successful completion of an FBI fingerprinting process throughout employment.

Successfully complete the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety basic certification within initial six months of employment and maintain certification throughout employment.

Ability to work variable shifts, including evenings; nights; weekends; and holidays.

Final candidate subject to background check. As a federal contractor, UC Irvine is required to use E-Verify to confirm the work status of individuals assigned to perform substantial work under certain federal contracts/subcontracts.

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500.