Community Service Officer - 9 Months

Denison University; Granville Township (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plan

Retirement plan

Vacation days

Paid holidays

Campus closure

Parking & gym

Employee classes

Tuition for dependents

Job summary

Denison University in Granville, Ohio seeks a Community Service Officer to patrol campus, deter crime, and respond to emergencies on a Wednesday–Saturday 8pm–6am shift. You will build community relations and support safety across students, faculty and staff, while handling calls for protection of life and property.

Responsibilities include investigations, incident reporting, and coordination with Granville police and fire departments; this is a frontline public safety role in a residential

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preferred vocational or technical training in public safety.
• Firefighter, EMT and Police Officer certifications highly valued.
• 1–3 years in Public Safety preferred.
• Experience in a higher education environment a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitors campus safety by patrolling campus.
• Assists community members with aid including medical help, lockouts, and vehicle jump starts.
• Monitors traffic and parking and enforces security.
• Unlocks, locks, and checks buildings for security.
• Conducts preliminary investigations and interviews victims, witnesses, and suspects.
• Prepares incident reports to professional standards.
• Testifies in court when required.
• Provides safe rides and medical transports.
• Responds to fire alarms and intruder alarms.
• Maintains positive public relations with campus and local agencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

De-escalation

Active listening

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Firefighter Certification

EMT Certification

Police Officer Certification

Public safety training

Job description

Provides a safe environment for students, faculty, and staff to work, learn, and live. Protects life and property on campus through measured enforcement of law and policy in an equitable manner. Patrols campus and responds to calls for protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances, and general service calls.

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, you must build strong community relationships that ensure everyone feels safe, supported, and treated fairly.

Department/Division Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Monitors public safety by patrolling campus.
• Assists community members in need of aid including medical assistance, lockouts, resetting breakers, jumpstarting vehicles jump starts, and obtaining propane and lighting fire pits.
• Monitors and addresses traffic and parking issues.
• Unlocks, locks, and checks buildings for security.
• Conducts preliminary investigations of criminal and non-criminal incidents and interviews victims, witnesses, and suspects.
• Prepares incident and crime reports written according to professional standards.
• Testifies in court on criminal and civil matters affecting the interests of the university.
• Provides safe rides and medical transports.
• Responds to fire alarms and intruder alarms.
• Provides positive public relations while interacting with community members, visitors, the Granville Police Department, and the Granville Fire Department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Who we’re looking for

You use your wit and emotional intelligence to de-escalate situations. You value learning from others. You hear and understand people 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 Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Preferred Requirements

• Vocational or technical training or degree in public safety fields.
• Firefighter Certification.
• EMT Certification.
• Police Officer Certification.
• 1-3 years working in Public Safety.
• Prior training or experience in a higher education environment.

Shift

Wednesday-Saturday 8pm-6am

Why Choose Denison?

Denison University is a leading, fully residential liberal arts college in Granville, Ohio, located just outside the Columbus metro area. Established in 1831, Denison blends a rigorous academic foundation with an award-winning approach to student mentorship and career readiness. With a vibrant campus community of 2,400 students and around 2,000 employees, Denison offers employees a supportive, forward-thinking environment dedicated to educational excellence and professional growth.

• Comprehensive healthcare plan
• 403(b) retirement savings with 10% contribution from Denison for eligible positions
• Starting at 10 vacation days
• 9 paid holidays
• Campus closure from Christmas to New Years
• Free parking and gym membership
• Free classes for employees
• Full tuition coverage for dependents

Denison University is an independent, coeducational, residential college of liberal arts and sciences. Founded in 1831, Denison is one of the earliest colleges to be established in the old "Northwest Territory," west of the Allegheny Mountains and north of the Ohio River. Denison University is a leading liberal arts college where faculty and students collaborate in research, civic engagement, & cultivation of independent thinking. As a leader among the nation's top residential liberal arts colleges, Denison has earned a reputation for academic rigor that is rivaled only by its commitment to preparing students for a lifetime of personal, professional and civic success.

Denison is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Title IX Notice

Sex discrimination is prohibited by federal law through Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Denison does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates including admissions and employment. For Denison’s official Notice of Non-Discrimination, please visit https://denison.edu/forms/non-discrimination-notice. You can learn more about Title IX at Denison at https://denison.edu/campus/title-ix.

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