CSO Security Guard

SCRTY GUARD (005327)

UCPath Position ID: 40112971

Position Description History/Status

Approved Date:

3/21/2025 2:53:40 PM

Date Last Edited:

3/21/2025 2:53:29 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

5000O

Organization:

ADMINISTRATIVE VICE CHANCELLOR

Division Code:

5405D

Division:

POLICE DEPARTMENT

Department:

336500 - POLICE DEPARTMENT

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

40112971

Position Description ID

237871

UC Payroll Title:

SCRTY GUARD (005327)

Business Title:

CSO Security Guard

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

STEPS

Job Code FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit):

SX: Service

Employee Relations Code:

E: All Others - Not Confidential

Employee Class (Appt Type):

2 - Staff: Career

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

40040135

Reports to Payroll Title:

ADMIN OFCR 3

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40958550

Department Head Payroll Title:

POLICE CHR MGR 4

SUPERVISION - Indicates that the incumbent performs a variety of routine duties within established policies and procedures or by referral to the supervisor’s guidelines.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of CSO Managers, ensure a safe and secure university environment. Major duties include: patrolling both the campus as a whole and assigned areas, and contacting the appropriate emergency personnel via radio in the event of observed criminal, suspicious, or emergency circumstances. 

The UCLA Police Department is a leader in providing progressive law enforcement services to a major urban campus and its surrounding community. We are dedicated to providing a safe and secure environment for teaching, research and public service. We do this through patrol, rapid response to calls for service, investigations, education and implementation of preventative strategies. Our work, grounded in a community policing philosophy, utilizes campus partnerships as the most effective approach for insuring a safe campus.

Field Responsibilities

1. Function as "eyes and ears" of the UCLA Police Department by patrolling designated areas and radioing the police dispatch center to advise of suspicious or criminal activity, or life threatening circumstances. (E)

2. Serve as a communication link between the campus community and University Police, fire, and medical personnel. (E)

3. Provide safety and security to UCLA students, staff, faculty, and visitors by deterring crime. (E)

4. Staff CSO Programs field details, following set Operational Policies and Procedures. (E)

5. Operate and monitor two-way radio to communicate with CSOs, police officers, and other personnel. (E)

6. Complete all logs, as required, for each shift worked. (E)

7. Work mandatory assigned shifts in emergencies. (E)

95%

Miscellaneous

1. Read Slack CSO Channel to receive information on criminal occurrences, new or revised Operational Policies and/or Procedures, etc. (E)

2. Work a minimum of 40 hours per week. (E)

3. Record hours via time punches and shift codes for each shift accurately. (E)

4. Complete required training, online and/or in-person, as assigned. (E)

5. Attend scheduled general meetings of all Community Services employees. (M)

5%

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Performs other duties as assigned.

•

Complies with all policies and standards.

•

Complies with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Principles of Community.

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This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School

Attended High School

Required

Security Work

Two years experience in security related work

Required

Driver's License

At Hire

Required

Skill in interacting diplomatically with the public in a high volume, continuous public contact setting.

Required

Ability to assess a problematic or emergency situation and plan/execute an appropriate solution in a quick manner.

Required

Ability to relay information, either in writing or verbally, in a professional manner, in order to write reports or relay information to the public or to the organization and its representatives.

Required

Ability to hear and see to identify life threatening or criminal circumstances and communicate that information over a two-way police radio.

Required

Ability to independently resolve issues working within a set of policies and procedures.

Required

Detailed knowledge of campus geography in order to expedite calls and to be an effective information source.

Preferred

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.

COVID and Flu Vaccinations: The position is subject to providing evidence of inoculation.

CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".

Clery Act: The position is a designated CSA (Campus Security Authority) under Clery Act requirements.

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Campus

Location:

Varies

Standing/Walking

X

X

Sitting

X

X

Bending/Stooping

X

X

Squatting/Kneeling

X

X

Climbing

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 0-25 lbs

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 26-50 lbs

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull over 50 lbs

X

X

Physical requirements other

X

Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes

X

X

Loud noise levels

X

X

Marked changes in humidity or temperature

X

Microwave/Radiation

X

Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment

X

X

Exposures other

X

Sustained attention and concentration

X

X

Complex problem solving/reasoning

X

Ability to organize & prioritize

X

X

Communication skills

X

X

Numerical skills

X

Mental demands other

X

X

Other Mental Requirements

If "Mental demands other" was selected above, please explain:

Ability to maintain equanimity in the face of resistance, indifference and/or hostility.

X

Classification 3:  Position in which exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues is not part of the position description. The normal routine task involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues and the employee can decline to perform tasks which involve a perceived risk without retribution.