Well developed communication skills are required. The work requires moderate physical exertion. The work environment involves hazards, risks or discomforts typical of working with or around machinery with exposed moving parts, irritant chemicals, heavy equipment or abusive or hostile clientele and patients. Exposure to disagreeable weather conditions and extreme levels of temperature, ventilation, lighting and sound are normal. Protective clothing or gear and specific safety standards or procedures may be required.
Serious injury is possible.
Distinguishing Features Differs from the Safety and Security Officer class series in which the work involves property protection and not exercise of statutory powers. Differs from the University Police Sergeant class in which the work is supervisory and participatory. Differs from the University Detective class in which the work involves conducting specialized investigations. Checks exterior of premises for unusual signs which might indicate illegal entry, and speaks to occupants to assure that everything is in order. Responds to emergency situations such as fires, injury accidents, hold up, fire and intrusion alarms, bomb and other threats, and initiates immediate action to control the situation.