Job Description:

Position Type:

Support Staff

Classification Title:

College Support Services

Position Title:

Community Service Officer (9 months Full-time)

Position Number:

M00027

Pay Grade Level:

CSS 8

Salary:

$21.00 an hour

Department:

Campus Safety & Dispatch

Posting Number:

S 121301403

Full or Part Time:

Full Time

Number of Months:

9

FTE:

.75

Work Schedule:

The Campus Safety Office is a 24-hour a day, 7-days-a-week operation; and may require working different shifts as needed. Full-time employment during the academic school year (9 months) with summers off, mid-May to mid-August. The scheduled shift is seniority bid annually.

Basic Function:

As a Community Service Officer, you will be on a small team with big responsibilities - taking action when unsafe behaviors are observed and responding to emergency situations. We will rely on you to handle calls across the entire campus, deter crime, and build relationships. To thrive in this position, you will make our community feel safe, supported, and treated equitably.

Essential Job Functions:

Provide service functions to support the general safety of the university community. Patrol an assigned area and respond to radio and/or telephonic calls for routine and/or emergency assistance in all matters. Perform internal and external public safety functions. Perform investigations as necessary.


Who we're looking for:
* You use your wit and emotional intelligence to de-escalate situations
* You value diverse cultures and learning from others
* People feel heard and understood by you through active listening and non-verbal body language
* You evaluate and pick your methods of communication appropriate to situations - ranging from a voice of empathy to measured authority
* You don't just say you have a passion for serving others - you act on it
* You are able to write clearly and concisely

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be 21 years of age, a high school graduate or equivalent, and be able to pass a background investigation. Must have a valid Ohio driver's license and be insurable through the University. Must possess excellent communication skills. Must be able to work nights and weekends. Must be able to respond professionally to community needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior training or experience in a university environment.
College courses in Criminal Justice or related fields. Have experience in the field of Public Safety. The ability to give presentations to students, committees, boards, or informal groups.

Physical Demands:

Be able to walk, stand, and ride in a vehicle for long periods of time.
Be able to climb stairs, walk up and down hills.

Contact(s):

Lieutenant Brent Smith

Contact Phone/Extension:

7405875058

Contact Email:

smithb@denison.edu

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Additional Information:

Must have a current, valid driver's license and must be insurable under Denison's liability insurance policy.

Denison University Background Check Statement:

Background Screening Statement

The final candidate will undergo a background check as a conditional offer of employment.

Denison University EEO Statement :

EEO Statement


Denison University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.To achieve our mission as a liberal arts college, we continually strive to attract and hire candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences and identities. Denison fosters a campus community that recognizes the value of all persons regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender expression and identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background. For additional information and resources about diversity at Denison, please see our commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and antiracism (IDEA) at
Denison Forward.

ADA StatementIf you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (740)587-6299 or by email at
HR@denison.edu.

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