Special Events Patrol officers (SEPs) are non-sworn security personnel who work part-time at Stanford University.

SEPs work as uniformed security officers at special events on campus, including music concerts, dignitary protection details, athletic events, and other assignments as needed by the Stanford University community. SEPs do not have police or law enforcement powers while on duty at Stanford, their role is to provide a security presence: to be alert to security concerns and possible crimes in progress, assist with vehicular and pedestrian traffic control, be available as an eyewitness when necessary. In the various assignments that are available, SEPs frequently interact with members of the University community--providing directions, answering general questions, assisting with pedestrian crossings, providing crowd management, monitoring access to a special event.

The Special Events Patrol unit is an important part of the high quality public safety services that the Stanford Department of Public Safety provides to the University. SEPs may work independently or as part of a team which might consist of other SEPs, sworn personnel and/or Community Service Officers. SEP positions are available on an on-call basis and there are no mandatory assignments. Day, evening, and overnight shifts are available depending on the particular assignment.

If you think you might be interested in some part-time security work in a diverse and exciting environment, please contact us! We are always looking for enthusiastic, dependable people to join our team.