Community Service Officer (9 months Full-time) (Staff) Job at Denison University

Denison University Granville, OH 43023

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.
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.

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
17405875058

Contact Email
smithb@denison.edu

Open Date

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants
In our ongoing efforts to support the health of our community, continue to operate our campus safely, and to comply with the federal government’s large employer mandate, Denison requires all new employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 including a booster within the timeline guidance recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention unless an authorized exemption is approved. For more information and resources regarding this policy as a condition of employment, please visit https://denison.edu/campus/covid19.
Please provide in the required document the names and contact information for three professional references.

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

Denison University 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 .
If 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 Human Resources Department at (740)587-6299 or by email at HR@denison.edu



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