Public Safety Aide

SCRTY GUARD SR (005326)

UCPath Position ID: 40969694

Position Description History/Status

For Reference ONLY - PeopleAdmin JA Number:

1133469

Approved Date:

8/14/2024 12:00:10 PM

Date Last Edited:

8/14/2024 12:00:08 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

8/1/2024

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:

40969694

Position Description ID

214585

UC Payroll Title:

SCRTY GUARD SR (005326)

Business Title:

Public Safety Aide

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:

40092906

Reports to Payroll Title:

Police Sergeant

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40958550

Department Head Payroll Title:

POLICE CHF

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 a Patrol Sergeant, the Public Safety Aide ensures the safety of the UCLA campus by performing the following duties and tasks: mobile patrol of campus; taking low level reports; and preparing reports and performing support duties as needed in other areas of the police department. The Public Safety Aide maintains the highest level of integrity and sensitivity while interacting with a very diverse community, establishing professional relationships with campus partners and providing a public face for the UCLA Police Department.

The UCLA Police Department is a leader in providing progressive law enforcement services to a culturally diverse 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.

Patrol

Perform unarmed, uniformed patrol of UCLA campus property to act as deterrent to crime and an official resource to the UCLA community, according to defined patrol areas and beats. (E) Respond to direction of UCPD Dispatch and/or police officers to patrol or deploy to general areas or particular locations to ensure specific coverage of an area. (E) Utilize mobility aids like bicycles to cover ground quickly and speed response to identified areas of concern. (E) Observe and report suspicious activity or persons, and security and/or safety hazards. (E) Respond to disruptive individuals, groups, or situations to deter, deescalate, and provide information and guidance in order to preserve the working academic environment of the University; and/or liaise with UCPD Dispatch to ensure appropriate response. (E) Respond to the vicinity of police calls within normally patrolled or deployed areas and provide safety overwatch for responding officers. Interact with and provide information and context to concerned members of the community in order to assuage bystander concern. (E) Assist police officers in the field, when directed, by setting up perimeters, searching for suspects, maintaining crime scene integrity, or otherwise providing personnel support, when needed. (E) Maintain logs and/or make reports about duties, tasks, or interactions performed during regular patrol or deployment. (E) Note issues with the UCLA physical plant and report those issues, as appropriate, to UCLA Facilities. (M) Assist members of the public with lost vehicle location, wayfinding, and general information and directions. (M) Disseminate public safety information to UCLA staff, in person, at various locations within assigned patrol areas. (M)

80%

Relief and Fixed Post Duties

Relieve fixed post security as needed and assigned, to cover breaks, late arrivals, or absences. (E) Act as a Station Officer at the UCPD Police Station front counter, to greet and triage members of the community, take reports, and otherwise provide information and direction to the public, as needed. (E) Perform Security, as directed, at assigned fixed posts and/or defined patrol areas on a temporary or continuing basis, as needed. (E)

15%

Other Duties and Tasks

Perform other duties, as needed, required to ensure safety on the UCLA campus. (E) Assist other department personnel, as assigned, with tasks or projects requiring additional staff. (E) Testify in court, when required, due to participation in, or observation of, arrests or events that result in trial or legal action. (E) Assist designated staff at Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) by transporting patients who have been placed on a voluntary "5150" hold from CAPS to Ronald Reagan Medical Center along with aforementioned staff, adhering to set procedures, in a University vehicle provided for the purpose. (E) Under emergency circumstances and natural or man-made disaster, assist with logistical support, emergency response, and public assistance, at the direction of the Incident Commander. (E)

5%

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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Complies with all policies and standards.

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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

2 years

of recent work experience involving heavy public contact/customer service. Public contact experience should include assisting and providing information to a variety of individuals.

Required

Driver's License

Current

Required

California Bureau of Security & Investigative Services (BSIS) issued Guard Card

Within 6 months

Required

Ability to complete a bicycle training course and be able to ride a bicycle as needed.

Required

Proficiency in general office, productivity, and computer systems, including Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook).

Required

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

Required

Ability to work a varied schedule, including weekends, evenings, holidays, on call, overtime and varying shifts, as required.

Required

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

Required

Ability to attend to detail and follow through on all assigned duties and tasks to completion in a proscribed period of time.

Required

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.

Pre-Placement Physical: Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory physical examination.

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

Driving Record: The position is subject to the California DMV "Pull Notice System" and continued employment is contingent upon proof of a satisfactory driving record.

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:

UCLA Campus

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

X

Other Physical Requirements

If "Physical requirements other" was selected above, please explain (e.g., ability to differentiate color):

Riding a bike.

Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes

X

X

Loud noise levels

X

X

Marked changes in humidity or temperature

X

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

X

Ability to organize & prioritize

X

X

Communication skills

X

X

Numerical skills

X

Mental demands other

X

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.