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Community Service Officer – USC Department of Public Safety Location: Los Angeles, CA – University Park Campus. Full‑time. Job Summary : The USC Department of Public Safety (DPS) seeks a Community Service Officer to support campus safety through patrol duties, access control, monitoring of electronic door systems and CCTV, assisting with investigations, and perimeter and parking lot security. This is an unarmed position working under the direct supervision of a Community Service Officer II or a Sergeant. Responsibilities Patrol an assigned area, performing prescribed security checks of buildings, offices, and grounds to prevent loss of university assets. Open and secure buildings and rooms according to procedures, operating or monitoring electronic door access, CCTV systems, and other security devices. Dispatch or coordinate responses to situations identified through observations on CCTV and electronic door access. Maintain logs and records required to indicate duty times, occurrences, actions taken, observations made, and other relevant information; submit reports as required. Implement department procedures governing apprehensions, interrogations, and disposition of cases. Assist with parking control and vehicle/pedestrian security; direct traffic and give directions. Assist in maintaining perimeter and crowd control during crimes, emergencies, and special activities. Escort university and hospital employees, students, and patients between facilities and their vehicles. Assist in crime prevention and public information programs. Implement and enforce OSHA, CAL-OSHA, and university policies relating to safety, health, and fire prevention. Serve as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) and mandatory reporter under the Clery Act; receive reports of crimes or criminal incidents and notify the Department of Public Safety and the Clery Compliance Coordinator. Qualifications Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Experience: 0–6 months. Valid California Class C driver’s license for at least two years and a valid State of California Department of Consumer Affairs Guard Card. Work Schedule The regularly assigned work schedule is a 4/10 alternative schedule—10 hours per day, 40 hours per week. Shifts include holidays, weekends, overtime, special events, and emergencies. Benefits Tuition assistance for you and your family. Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance options. 403(b) retirement account with a 5% USC match. 50% subsidy off Metro, LADOT, and Metrolink passes. Compensation The hourly rate for this position is $21.00. The University of Southern California considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education, key skills, internal peer alignment, and applicable laws and regulations when determining compensation. Equal Opportunity Employer USC 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, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider employment for all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. USC provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821‑8100 or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Notice of Non‑discrimination Employment Equity Read USC’s Clery Act Annual Security Report USC is a smoke‑free environment Digital Accessibility #J-18808-Ljbffr Veterans in Healthcare

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