Security Guard - TP130451

UC San Diego is hiring hiring temporary Security Guards to support security needs for grounds and building inhabitants on site in Pt Loma.

Duration: 6 Months

Compensation: $20.50/hour plus eligible for Medical Benefits, Vacation, Sick, and Holiday pay.

Work Schedule: MUST be willing to work 10:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. (2-3 days a week).

Location: 100% on-site in Pt Loma

The MarFac Security Guard provides continuous foot patrol of the Nimitz Marine Facility, Marine Physical Laboratory, and research vessels, including ship's compartments, buildings, grounds, stairwells, walkways, quays, public, and staff areas.

Prepares and submits detailed written daily activity log and incident reports in paper and electronic formats. Checks doors and secures all zones at closing. Checks for facility maintenance problems and unlawful acts or infractions of Facility and/or University policies; reports problems immediately to the supervisor, Port Captain, or other Manager. Handles emergency situations and building evacuations, as established by policy and procedure. Provides a high degree of public contact and community service, such as public information, giving directions and assistance, providing escorts and general crime prevention. Works closely with campus, military, and harbor police in handling security incidents and incident follow-up tasks.

Security Measures Performed for Access Control to Nimitz Marine Facility Property and Controlled Water Front

• Stops and examines at the waterfront gate all persons and vehicles desiring to enter controlled areas. Grants access only to personnel with a valid reason for being there.
• Searches vehicles and personal belongings of persons entering the waterfront areas, in accordance with MARSEC directives and Facility Security Plan (FSP).
• Maintains official logs using established forms. Primary logs include: personnel, vehicles, and shift log (blotter).
• Challenges all personnel for positive identification prior to allowing them on the waterfront; positive identification may include picture ID issued by a competent authority, including TWIC, state-issued driver license, military ID, seafarer's union card, UCSD ID card, and government-issued passport. Prevents access to persons unable to show positive ID. Notifies the Facility Security Officer (FSO) if a person attempts to gain access to the Facility using false or inappropriate identification.

Vessel Security

• Ensures ships' mooring lines are properly tensioned and adequate in number; adjusts and moves lines as necessary.
• Checks machinery spaces, bilges, and refrigeration/freezer units for proper operations, temperatures, and pressures.
• Determines possible detrimental effects of weather and tides.
• Removes/replaces gangways and operates forklift.
• Assists connection/disconnection of ship's telephone, water, and sewage (as directed by vessel personnel).

Report writing and maintenance of security records

• Writes reports in the daily log and on email to inform departmental administrators and managers of any unusual situations and/or security incidents that occurred on shift.
• Prepares and submits incident, witness, and discrepancy reports and helps prepare quarterly security bulletin, signage, and develops information handouts on safety and security.

• Ability to learn understand and follow policies and procedures pertaining to all aspects of security for the MarFac grounds and people in the buildings.
• Ability to exercise proper discretion and confidentiality when dealing with law enforcement information, information about individuals, and other information obtained in the line of duty.
• Ability to handle a high degree of public contact responsibly and effectively.Proven ability to communicate effectively and operate portable telephones, radios, and other communication devices appropriately and professionally.
• Ability to remain calm, take appropriate action, and maintain a professional and impartial stance in all safety, security, emergency, and/or disaster situations as encountered.
• Demonstrated ability to use personal computers, printers, and word-processing and database software in a networked environment.
• Ability to record in writing information obtained during interviews and investigations.
• Knowledge of correct techniques to screen calls, provide messages, and track responses, both verbal and written.

• Background check required.
• MUST be willing to work 10:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.(2-3 days a week)
• Must be able to adjust work schedule for extended hours, weekends, and holiday coverage.
• Must be able to obtain a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) issued by the TSA.

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.

UC San Diego 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

UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.

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.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace