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UC San Diego’s Temporary Employment Services (TES) department is seeking multiple Triton Safety Officials (TSOs) to support the UC San Diego Police Department. TSOs are non-sworn, unarmed safety personnel who work under the direction of sworn officers and play an essential role in maintaining safety across campus and affiliated locations. TSOs patrol assigned areas—on campus and at remote sites—to help ensure the safety of residents, visitors, and university property. This role serves as a public-facing safety presence and acts as a liaison between the community and sworn police personnel.
Job Responsibility:
Monitoring and reporting safety concerns, hazards, and potential criminal activity
Ensuring compliance with University policies and site-specific regulations
Providing safety escorts, public information, and general crime-prevention support
Assisting with lock-outs and other non-emergency service needs
Participating in public presentations and community engagement efforts
Making private person’s arrests when appropriate
Performing additional duties as assigned
Support safety operations at special events and expressive activities, providing guidance to event organizers, educating the campus community on First Amendment rights and protest procedures, and staying current on university communications related to free speech and demonstrations
Requirements:
Demonstrated ability to serve the public, peers, and superiors with professionalism, impartiality, and discretion
strong verbal and written communication skills
ability to handle high levels of public contact and present information to diverse groups
Capable of working rotating shifts, overtime, and in varied weather conditions
able to perform extended foot patrols and respond to changing operational needs
Skilled in exercising sound judgment, maintaining confidentiality, and advocating respectful free speech practices
Able to accurately complete reports and forms
experienced with law enforcement databases and software (e.g., Word, Outlook)
knowledgeable in grammar, spelling, and proofreading
Familiar with enforcing laws, university policies, and citizen rights
experienced in patrolling and identifying safety concerns
Able to prioritize tasks, manage time independently, and accept direction positively
Must be available to work on-call, with weekly hours ranging from 0-40 hours per week
Must be available to work overtime
Candidates will be fingerprinted and have background investigations which may include medical and psychological examinations and drug testing
Must possess Advanced First-Aid and CPR certification within one year of hire
Must successfully complete 832 P.C. “Powers of Arrest” course within one year of appointment
Must be able to work standard, overtime, or alternate schedules (e.g.,4 day/week & 10 hr, day, swing shift or nighttime hours)
Required to possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License
Must meet CANRA compliance requirement per “California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (“CANRA,” Penal Code sections 11164-11174.4)”
Nice to have:
Knowledge of campus buildings, walkways, roadways, parking lots and Fire and intrusion alarms found in assigned areas
Knowledge of computer information governed by Department of Justice Regulations and section 502 PC