Public Safety Supervisor- UCI Health Placentia Linda

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

The UC Irvine Police Department provides public safety and law enforcement services 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for the UCI Irvine campus and properties, and the UCI Health Network, which includes UCI Health Orange, UCI Health Irvine, UCI Health Fountain Valley, UCI Health Lakewood, UCI Health Los Alamitos, UCI Health Placentia-Linda, and designated Health clinics.

The Police Department's Health Division uses a hybrid model that includes Police Officers, Public Safety Ambassadors, Public Safety Responders, Public Safety Supervisors, Security Supervisors, and other professional staff members who work together to safeguard the lives and property of the University and its patients, visitors, faculty, staff and students at the various UCI sites.

Public Safety Supervisors supervise a shift or team of Public Safety members who are tasked with providing both patient-facing and non-patient-facing roles and responsibilities. These include providing information, directions, and general assistance; patrolling and responding to calls for service at various UCI properties; responding to emergencies like disturbances or medical crises; monitoring suspicious activity; providing escorts and assisting with the de-escalation of violent situations; supervising public safety staff and providing direction in the emergency department and various clinical settings, ensuring the public safety team is providing a safety presence and response to the safety and security needs of patients, visitors, faculty, and staff.

Public Safety Supervisors may make arrests, supervise staff members making arrests as needed, assist and supervise placing persons in restraints, write and approve reports, and monitor patients as needed. May supervise staff engaged in the monitoring of security systems, including cameras, monitors, and alarms.

Provides initial and ongoing training to public safety team members, completes performance reviews, investigates complaints, provides counseling, recognizes team members' performance through observation and commendation as well as semi-annual and annual performance evaluations, may recommend discipline, manages the scheduling of staff, oversees payroll, and management of equipment, vehicles, and uniform supplies.

Public Safety Supervisors are expected to conduct themselves professionally and ethically while enforcing policies and procedures. They are expected to exhibit a standard of excellence based on the department's core values of commitment to community, accountability, respect, and employee wellness (CARE).

While the Public Safety Supervisor's primary duties are supervising their team, they may also be called upon to work assigned posts, conduct foot, bike and vehicle patrols, perform visitor control, intervene in combative situations, staff the Public Safety Operations Center (PSOC) and provide real-time intelligence through alarms, radios, cameras, and direct observation to the Health Division. Public Safety Supervisors may also perform other duties as assigned.

Public Safety Supervisors may also be tasked with providing training to staff in Taser certification, First Aid & CPR training, Golf Cart operations training, De-escalation, and Defensive Tactics.

As a member of the UC Irvine Police Department, the Public Safety Supervisor provides supervision and direction to a team of Public Safety Ambassadors and Public Safety Responders in monitoring and responding to public safety concerns and conditions. The Public Safety Supervisor has supervisory responsibility over the team of public safety staff on an assigned shift and performs the more difficult security duties at the advanced operational level. The essential functions listed below are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict duties that may be assigned if such duties are reasonably related to this position.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Required:

• Demonstrated leadership skills in mentoring and advising employees. Actively cooperates and supports the work of others. Holds self and others accountable
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and execute plans to meet deadlines.
• Organizational skills to applied to coordinating assigned staff schedules and unit operations.
• Interpersonal skills to effectively work well with others to achieve common goals. Customer service orientation to quickly address questions or issues.
• Ability to apply judgment to quickly evaluate issues and on the spot identify a potential solution within defined procedures and policies.
• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and/or stressful situations.
• Must be licensed to operate a motor vehicle and/or golf cart style vehicle safely.
• Must be able to qualify to use a Taser (Electronic Control Device) effectively and safely.
• Must be able to demonstrate good decision making skills and judgment when interacting with the public as well as during high stress incidents that may include medical and mental health crisis and emergency situations.
• Must be able to work variable shifts including: days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Must be able to display excellent customer service.
• Must be able to monitor and effectively use public safety alarms, radios, and video surveillance systems.
• Must be able to effectively communicate and provide direction.
• Valid California Driver's License
• Valid California BSIS Security Guard License
• 3-5 years Experience in law enforcement or security related operations and interactions with the public.

Preferred:

• Hospital Security Experience
• Experience working in a University environment
• Knowledge of organization, HR and UC policies and processes. Knowledge and ability to monitor compliance with relevant regulatory agencies federal and state requirements.
• Completion of PC 832 Training

Special Conditions:

• Must be able to complete a modified police officer background, Livescan, and physical exam. Required

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.