Public Safety Responder

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Serve the Community. Grow Your Career.

No matter your background or long-term goals, the Public Safety Responder role offers a full-time professional path for dependable, service-minded, and motivated individuals who are committed to supporting the UC Irvine and UCI Health communities.

This isn’t a typical job—it’s the start of a career. You’ll gain hands-on experience in communication, critical thinking, and coordinated response while working alongside a professional team in a fast-moving environment. Every shift brings something new, and the work you do helps keep campus and UCI Health connected and supported.

For many, this role becomes a long-term path in public safety and campus operations, with room to grow and take on greater responsibility over time.

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Position Overview

  • Provide a high-visibility public safety presence in designated health locations (e.g., the emergency department, metal detection posts, and psychiatric care units).
  • Patrol assigned interior and exterior areas on foot to support safety surveillance of UCI buildings and grounds.
  • Assist community members in real time by answering calls, gathering key details, and routing the right help quickly.
  • Coordinate response support by relaying clear, timely information to officers and campus partners.
  • Use calm communication and good judgment to help de-escalate situations and support people during medical or mental health–related calls.
  • Monitor access and control entry to restricted areas.
  • Respond to fire alarms and support related follow-up.

Required Qualifications

  • Valid California driver’s license; able to safely operate a motor vehicle and/or golf cart.
  • Able to qualify with and safely use an Electronic Control Device (Taser).
  • Demonstrate sound judgment and decision-making in public interactions and high-stress incidents.
  • Available to work variable shifts (days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays).
  • Read, write, and speak English; provide excellent customer service.
  • Perform sustained foot and extended standing/sitting post assignments.
  • Monitor and operate alarms, radios, and video surveillance systems.
  • Communicate clearly and effectively.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Complete IAHSS certification within the first year of employment.
  • Complete PC 832 training.
  • Valid California BSIS Security Guard license.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Hospital Security Experience
  • Experience working in a University environment.
  • Bilingual.
  • Associates degree or higher from an accredited institution.
  • 1-3 years prior experience working a position that requires interaction with the public and providing services.

Hiring Process

  1. Applications Accepted
  2. Panel Interview
  3. Background Investigation
  4. Background Review
  5. Conditional Job Offer
  6. Medical Examination
  7. Final Job Offer