Supervise a squad or shift of campus security personnel.

Positions allocated to this class perform patrol duties of the security officer, and are responsible for supervising a group of security officers or other security staff.

Assign duties; train and supervise campus security officers to a shift or squad;

Evaluate performance of subordinates to determine training requirements and deficiencies;

Assist in development and conduct of training programs for campus security;

Investigate complaints of disturbance, accidents, stolen property, or criminal activity;

Patrol campus buildings and grounds on foot or by vehicle to maintain security;

Issue citations for violations of campus regulations;

Write reports covering activity of squad or shift assigned; review and correct reports of subordinate officers;

Perform related duties as required.

Knowledge of: rules governing access to buildings and grounds; rules of behavior; general safety precautions and fire hazards; methods and procedures in dealing with clients, visitors, staff; methods and procedures for searching for escapees and violators; fire fighting equipment and fire prevention methods; first aid; report preparation and writing; verbal communication skills; observation skills; law enforcement basics; investigation procedures; electronic security systems.

Ability to: learn rules and enforce them; follow written and oral instructions; meet emergencies and employ effective courses of action; write reports; investigate incidents and obtain pertinent information; observe and detect suspicious situations; communicate with staff, residents and general public; apply first aid; operate electronic security equipment; use fire fighting equipment.

There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.

Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.

High school graduation or equivalent; possession of a valid driver's license; two years of work experience as a campus police or security officer or equivalent; no previous felony convictions.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

New class adopted January 3, 1973.
Revise class. Revises minimum qualifications; adopted July 2, 1990.
Revise class. Revises class code (formerly 2636), general revision; adopted May 10, 2007, effective
July 1, 2007.

Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.