Job Description

Filing Deadline: Thu 3/27/2025

UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

This is a UC San Diego Internal Recruitment open to UCSD and UCSD Health System Staff Only

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 09/29/2023 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 10/04/2023. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, acts as Lead Security Agent providing daily operations oversight including assigning, coordinating, and scheduling day-to-day work activity. Acts as liaison between personnel, supervisors, and management. Participates in employee performance appraisals and corrective discipline, set priorities and coordinates work of Security Agents, and assists in establishing new work methods and procedures. Adhere to UCSD Medical Center and departmental quality service standards. Provides protective services to assigned locations, patients, visitors, and staff. Patrols UCSD Health Sciences premises on foot or in a vehicle to protect life and property.

Manages disruptive persons professionally with a minimum use of force; controls access to restricted and security sensitive areas; responds to fire/security alarm activations, assumes scene command in emergency situations; observes and reports safety hazards, gives direction and assistance to UCSD Enterprise clientele. Provides on the job training to new Security Agents. Assists the Security Training Manager with presenting various security training programs, as needed. Demonstrates familiarity with the job functions of the Security Operations Center, and provides support to the Dispatchers as needed. Performs other duties and functions appropriate to the job classification.

Security Agents are not sworn peace officers, are not armed, and have citizen arrest authority only.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • California Guard Registration.

  • Must possess a current BART & IAHSS advanced certification prior to appointment to HA4.

  • Must have a valid California driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

  • Two (2) years as HA2 (9252),or currently hold HA3 (9251) position with UCSD Security, or One (1) year as HA2 with UCSD Security and four (4) years leadership / supervisory experience in healthcare, security, or law enforcement-related field or five (5) total years in leadership / supervisory security-related experience if not a current UCSD Health Security Agent.

  • Skills, knowledge, and ability essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.

  • Ability to adhere to dress code at all times.

  • Must demonstrate the ability to multitask and work independently in a challenging environment.

  • Excellent writing and grammar skills necessary for high-volume report writing duties.

  • No disciplinary action or attendance-related issues within the last two (2) years.

  • This position represents step 3 of 3 of the security services-security agent career ladder. Must complete or maintain all departmental and organizational required training items for satisfactory annual performance evaluations: 1) Taser Training, 2) Guard Card certification, 3) Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, 4) Complete advanced SOC exam annually, 5) Detac/Use of Force Training, 6) Maintain 16 hours of ongoing leadership classes annually.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Two (2) years of experience as a Senior Security Agent.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

  • Must be able to perform effectively in a fast paced and physically challenging environment.
  • Must be able to work various hours & locations based on business needs.
  • Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $63,016 - $78,384 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $30.18 - $37.54

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).


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.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration on any job, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications/resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached.

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.

UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.

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