Library Safety Officer at University of California, Riverside – Riverside, California

Overview

Job ID 36840478
Category Library
Organization University Library
Department University Library Dept
Location Main Campus - UCR
Salary $44,558 - $57,608
Date Posted December 19, 2025
Application Deadline Open Until Filled
Schedule shift work
Full/Part Time Full-time(100%)
Level of Supervision General Direction
Personnel Program Code Professional & Support Staff
Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No

Position Information

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.The full salary range for the Library Safety Officer is $21.34 - $27.59 per hour. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $26.01 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.Finalists will be asked to complete an incident report based on a hypothetical scenario as part of the interview process.

Requirements

Experience Requirements ExperienceRequirement3 years of law enforcement or building security experience RequiredExperience working with MS Office, Google Workspace, email programs, and internet-based software. Ability to learn specialized software. RequiredExperience working in an academic and/or customer service driven environment, such as a hospital, medical center or retail environment. Preferred Special Conditions Special ConditionRequirementMust be able to stand and move about the library for extended periods of time.RequiredMust be able to bend, stoop, lift material weighing up to 50 lbs.RequiredAbility to work flexible hours for staffing in back up situations including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Hours may vary from quarter to quarter.RequiredShift Work (hours outside standard Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM work hours)RequiredMust pass FBI/Department of Justice background checkRequiredThis 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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

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