Campus Safety & Dispatch Officer

Ashland University; Ashland (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashland University is seeking a full-time Safety Services Officer to join the Safety Services team. Under the supervision of the Director of Safety Services who reports to the Vice President of Management and Planning, the officer may cover dispatch duties and stay current on dispatching responsibilities to support campus safety.

The role involves patrols, incident reporting, emergency response, and collaboration with campus authorities.

Qualifications

• High School graduate.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to operate departmental vehicles safely.
• Ability to use departmental radios, phones and computers.
• Possess basic computer skills.
• Strong written incident reporting and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain satisfactory attendance and punctuality.
• Assist the campus community in a constructive, effective and positive manner.
• Report safety concerns to the director.
• Initiate emergency response as necessary.
• Cover dispatcher duties during breaks.
• Conduct walk-throughs of university buildings.
• Lock, unlock and check facilities thoroughly.
• Provide detailed written reports for incidents requiring documentation.
• Notify the police for situations requiring their assistance.
• Maintain departmental equipment and offices in a safe, clean and organized manner.

Skills

Strong communication

Typing / writing

Operate department vehicles safely

Use radios / phones / computers

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Department radios

Department vehicles

Job description

Ashland University is seeking a full-time Safety Services Officer to join the Safety Services team. Under the supervision of the Director of Safety Services who reports to the Vice President of Management and Planning, the officer may cover dispatch duties and stay current on dispatching responsibilities to support campus safety.

The role involves patrols, incident reporting, emergency response, and collaboration with campus authorities.