Library Safety Officer

Under the supervision of the Security Services Lead, this position is responsible for guarding and protecting University and library property with a high intrinsic or monetary value. The Library Safety Officer will respond to and follow up on all issues within the library buildings. Acts as deterrent to criminal activity by routinely patrolling the library buildings. The incumbent must be able to work Sunday 12:45 p.m. to 9:15 p.m., and Monday through Thursday 3:15 pm to 12:15 am; must have the flexibility to cover day shifts, as needed due to scheduling issues. During the last week of instruction and finals, the incumbent will be called upon to work extended hours and consecutive days, including graveyard shifts.

Finalists will be asked to complete an incident report based on a hypothetical scenario as part of the interview process.

The full salary range for the Library Safety Officer is $20.32 - $26.28 per hour. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $26.28 per hour. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Requirements

Experience Requirements ExperienceRequirement

3 years of law enforcement or building security experience Required Experience working with MS Office, Google Workspace, email programs, and internet-based software. Ability to learn specialized software. Required Experience working in an academic and/or customer service driven environment, such as a hospital, medical center or retail environment. Preferred

Special Conditions Special ConditionRequirement

Must be able to stand and move about the library for extended periods of time.Required Must be able to bend, stoop, lift material weighing up to 50 lbs.Required Ability to work flexible hours for staffing in back up situations including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Hours may vary from quarter to quarter.Required Shift Work (hours outside standard Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM work hours)Required Must pass FBI/Department of Justice background checkRequired This position is designated as a Mandated Reporter and will be required to complete trainings and comply with CANRA.Required

Minimum Requirements

Ability to read, understand, and implement written policies and procedures. Follow oral and written instructions and be able to write concise, logical reports on security incidents. Ability to remain calm and patient in order to handle difficult situations with tact and diplomacy. Ability to organize work, establish priorities and meet deadlines. Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work successfully in an intensely collaborative environment with a broad range of people from culturally diverse backgrounds including colleagues, administrators, students, faculty, donors, and alumni. Demonstrated ability to train safety personnel. Ability to work occasional scheduled and unscheduled overtime, emergency call-back, and a flexible schedule as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to instruct others on best practices for dealing with emergency situations.

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

Job Description Details

General Information

Job Title SCRTY GUARD

Job Code 005327

Grade

Department Head Steven Mandeville-Gamble

Supervisor Steven Casarez

Department Custom Scope

Under the supervision of the Security Services Lead, this position is responsible for guarding and protecting University and library property with a high intrinsic or monetary value. The Library Safety Officer will respond to and follow up on all issues within the library buildings. Acts as deterrent to criminal activity by routinely patrolling the library buildings. The incumbent must be able to work Sunday 12:45 p.m. to 9:15 p.m., and Monday through Thursday 3:15 pm to 12:15 am; must have the flexibility to cover day shifts, as needed, due to scheduling issues. During the last week of instruction and finals, the incumbent will be called upon to work extended hours and consecutive days, including graveyard shifts.

Key Responsibilities

DescriptionPercent Time

Prevention/Security Responsibilities: Actively patrols library buildings to provide protection of persons and property. While on foot patrol or assigned to a fixed post, will monitor for compliance to library and campus policies. In cases of non-compliance, advises patrons of the relevant policy and requests compliance utilizing a customer-centric approach. Requests assistance of appropriate authorities for escalated incidents following established guidelines. Immediately responds to active incidents within the library buildings and submits incident reports. Assists in the implementation of the security and emergency procedures of the library. Prevents unauthorized removal of university and library property from the premises. Responsible for opening, closing, and/or arming the library buildings according to established procedures. 75% Technical Responsibilities: Will provide assistance in hiring, training, and evaluating security student personnel. Notifies supervisor and other departments of adjustments and updates to the online calendar work schedule. Routinely monitors security student personnel by randomly conducting foot patrol checks, and reports personnel issues to supervisor. Assist in reviewing and updating procedures and training documents. Assist in producing step-by-step documentation for best practices to handle typical issues within the library for other staff to follow. Responsible for lost and found items. Maintains lost and found surplus and logs, and the proper disposable of items not claimed. Maintains and reports hourly patron and gate counts. 20% Services and Library Responsibilities: Provides general information to the public or refers them to the appropriate library staff on duty. Participates in staff meetings and committees as assigned. Monitors relevant electronic mailing lists and other formal communication mechanisms. 5%

Other Requirements

Items Used

Standard Office Equipment

Physical Requirements

Bend: Occasionally

Sit: Frequently

Squat: N/A

Stand: Frequently

Crawl: N/A

Walk: Constantly

Climb: N/A

Mental Requirements

Read/Comprehend: Occasionally

Write: Occasionally

Perform Calculations: Occasionally

Communicate Orally: Constantly

Reason & Analyze: Frequently

Environmental Requirements

Is exposed to excessive noise: No

Is around moving machinery: No

Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity: No

Drives motorized equipment: No

Works in confined quarters: No

Dust: No

Fumes: No

Critical Position

Yes

UCR is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer with a commitment to workforce diversity.