Security Officer III

Company: La Sierra University
Location: Riverside
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

The Security Officer III position is charged with providing the security services for campus and contracted areas as well as being the lead supervising unit of the Security Office and its employees of a lesser rank. This includes student dispatchers, campus ambassadors, and campus assistant patrol officers. Also, this officer will supervise those in Security Officer I and II positions, as well as those with the Security Officer III position who have a lesser departmental rank. Required Duties and Responsibilities This officer will be the lead representative of the Security Team when on the scene of an incident until a higher ranking Security Administrator arrives on scene. This position is the primary unit responsible for making sure all buildings on campus, off campus, and in contracted areas are open or secure at their proper times. Patrols campus and contracted areas to maintain order and security. This includes observing suspicious individuals or vehicles coming onto campus or the contracted areas and confronting them if necessary. Completes a punch round of all buildings on campus, occasionally, but primarily patrols, secures, and completes punch rounds of the security contracted areas. Writes citations and warnings as necessary. Must learn and know all codes for buildings, areas, and P.C. and V.C. codes which are most applicable on campus and contracted areas. Remains aware of campus and contracted situations. Reads and initials all daily logs, incident reports, and memos posted in the office. Maintains equipment. Review irregularities and reports, and investigates if necessary. Checks logs and confirms that the dispatcher typed events as they were called in accurately. Fills out reports when incidents occur. Completes miscellaneous projects as assigned by the Director or supervisors of Security. Follows protocols outlined in the Security Office’s manuals. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education/Experience: High School diploma or equivalent; or three plus years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Language Ability: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Math Ability: Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance. Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Computer Skills: No skills needed. Certificates and Licenses: Current Guard Card. Valid CA Driver’s License. Public Driving Record is required. Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); work near moving mechanical parts; outdoor weather conditions; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Wage Range: $17.92 to $19.75 per hour plus generous benefits listed below: Comprehensive health coverage available Tuition Assistance (spouse and dependent eligibility) 10 Paid Holidays FSA, Pet Insurance, Legal Services, Identity Protection Services, and more!

Keywords: La Sierra University, Escondido , Security Officer III, Education / Teaching , Riverside, California