Community Service Officer II (Multiple Positions)

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA; Tucson, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits

Job summary

The University of Arizona Police Department is seeking multiple Community Service Officers to patrol Tucson campuses, monitor security systems, and respond to emergencies while reporting incidents and maintaining safety. The role requires strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Open to candidates with a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 3 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience or related volunteer/internship.
• Pass an in-depth background investigation including a polygraph.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends and holidays.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive per Fleet Safety Policy.

Responsibilities

• Patrols campus on foot, bicycle or marked vehicle and checks for fires, hazards and suspicious activity.
• Monitors camera footage and reports findings to police.
• Responds to emergencies and medical incidents as needed.
• Completes incident reports for non-felony cases and lost/stolen property.
• Provides building lock up and security services and assists at events.
• Directs traffic at events and transports equipment/assets as needed.

Skills

Communication

Observation

Interpersonal

Stress management

Judgment

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Community Service Officer II (Multiple Positions)

Community Service Officer II (Multiple Positions)

Position Highlights The University of Arizona Police Department is seeking multiple Community Service Officers. Community Service Officers maintain security and safety of people and property on the University of Arizona Tucson area campuses by patrolling in marked department vehicles and enforcing University rules and regulations. Community Service Officers conduct directed as well as self-initiated patrol in order to detect and report suspicious and criminal activity to Dispatch and other field personnel.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Patrols campus on foot, bicycle or marked vehicle checking for fires, vandalism, suspicious activity or persons, and safety/fire hazards. Situations requiring additional assistance will be referred to police.
• Monitors camera footage for criminal activity and reports findings to police.
• Responds to emergency calls for service such as blue light phones, medical injuries and emergencies, minor theft reports, fires, and criminal damage.
• Completes police reports on minor incidents that do not involve felony investigations, including stolen property, found property, lost property, and criminal damage.
• Provides building lock up and security services.
• Provides assistance to motorists and public during special events.
• Directs traffic at special events and accident scenes.
• Collects cash and deposits from Business Affairs to Bursars Office.
• Transports equipment to event staging area during special events.
• Transports vehicles to garage for repair or maintenance service.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Skill in observing situations and detail oriented.
• Skill in talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience required. Department will consider any relevant volunteer, internship, or applicable experience as it relates towards the position.
• Successfully pass an in-depth background investigation to include passing a polygraph examination.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy .

Preferred Qualifications

FLSA Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week 40

Job FTE 1.0

Work Calendar Fiscal

Job Category Protection and Safety

Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay $16.50 - $20.63

Compensation Type hourly rate

Grade 3

Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator .

Career Stream and Level OC2

Job Family Police & Security

Job Function Protection & Safety

Type of criminal background check required: Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to title or department)

Number of Vacancies 2

Target Hire Date 10/12/2026

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates [e-mail]

Open Date 8/18/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Documents Needed to Apply Resume

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at [e-mail].