Campus Safety Responder in Riverside, California at University of California, Riverside
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Job Description
Overview
Job ID 37603111
Category Security and Public Safety
Organization Health Wellbeing and Safety
Department Police
Location Main Campus - UCR
Salary $53,035 - $70,011
Date Posted July 17, 2026
Application Deadline Open Until Filled
Schedule Varies: 24/7
Full/Part Time Full-time(100%)
Level of Supervision General Supervision
Personnel Program Code Professional & Support Staff
Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No
Position Information
At the University of California, Riverside (UCR), we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity for students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds to feel safe, welcome and empowered. The Campus Safety Responder demonstrates a commitment to supporting the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. Under general supervision, the Campus Safety Responder guards and protects University property with a high intrinsic or monetary value, or a high hazard potential such as open art displays or highly flammable materials; maintains order among crowds at public events, but do not carry firearms; control entry to restricted areas; check the identity of persons seeking entry; inspect areas for security, fire, and accident hazards, and take action as required; watch for rule infractions and irregularities in University facilities; may answer questions and direct visitors; maintain public relations with all persons visiting assigned area; and patrol parking lots to prevent crime. Incumbents assigned to UCR Police Department perform some or all the following duties: routine police reports, radio dispatching, emergency first aid, traffic control, building and grounds security, prisoner processing, record bureau assistance, safety escorts, safety protection of mental health response team, response to campus alarms, and assistance to sworn officers as required. Incumbents shall not be equipped with firearms. Campus Safety Responders are full-time, non-sworn (unarmed) employees of the UCR Police Department within the Health, Well-Being & Safety (HWS) organization, who support a tiered safety response by providing public safety services on campus and other nearby sites owned and/or controlled by the University.The full salary range for the Campus Safety Responder is $25.40 - $33.53 per hour. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $29.77 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.
Requirements
Educational Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Equivalent | Required |
| Associate's and/or Bachelor's Degree | Preferred |
| Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Educational Condition | Required |
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Demonstrated experience with speaking and presenting information to small and large diverse groups. | Required |
| Knowledge of and experience enforcing rules and regulations, security policies and procedures, applicable state and local laws, while ensuring the rights of community members. | Required |
| Experience working in a higher education setting. | Preferred |
| Experience patrolling assigned areas for safety. | Preferred |
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Must possess or obtain a Valid CA Driver’s License in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles by the date of hire and maintain throughout employment. | Required |
| Certification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Successfully complete Advanced First-Aid/CPR/AED certification within one year of hire and maintain throughout employment. | Required |
| Possess a valid California Bureau of Security & Investigative Services Guard Card within six months of hire and maintain throughout employment. | Required |
| Successfully complete a State of California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training 832 PC course within initial six months of employment and maintain certification throughout employment. | Required |
| Must meet CANRA compliance requirement per California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act ("CANRA," Penal Code sections 11164-11174.4). | Required |
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| As a condition of employment, must successfully complete an extensive background investigation, including successfully completing an FBI fingerprinting process and maintain the successful completion of an FBI fingerprinting process throughout employment. | Required |
| Must possess and maintain a valid CA Driver License in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles. | Required |
| Ability to work variable shifts, including: evenings; nights; weekends; and holidays. Including the ability to work overtime, as needed, including hours outside of normal shift hours. | Required |
| Demonstrated ability to serve and work well with diverse community members, peers and superiors. |
| Strong ability to maintain a professional and impartial stance in all situations (especially emergencies). |
| Ability to handle a high degree of public contact responsibility. |
| Proven ability to accept instructions and direction from superiors in a positive manner. |
| Skill to accurately complete various reports and forms. Ability to document information and maintain accurate records. Ability to use personal computers, printers and word-processing and database software (e.g., Word and Outlook) in a networked environment. |
| Excellent interpersonal skills and abilities to relay rules, regulations, policies and directives. Strong verbal and written skills and ability to effectively communicate. Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, punctuation, editing, and proofreading methods. |
| Ability to prioritize tasks and independently organize available work time to meet assigned responsibilities. |
| Ability to spend long hours on foot patrol of buildings, grounds, etc. |
| Must display exceptional customer service and communication skills. |
| Excellent verbal and written communications skills required in both English and Spanish |
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