Full-Time Safety Services Officer - Safety Services

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

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Full-Time Safety Services Officer - Safety Services Job Description

The Safety Services Officer position is under the direct supervision of the Director of Safety Services who reports to the Vice President of Management and Planning . Because officers occasionally cover shifts for or provide coverage for dispatchers during breaks, officers are expected to be effective in performing dispatcher duties as well. Officers are cross-trained in this regard and are expected to stay current on dispatching responsibilities.

Job Duties

• Maintain satisfactory attendance and punctuality.
• Support the mission, goals and objectives of AU and the department.
• Assist the campus community in a constructive, effective and positive manner.
• Report safety concerns to the director.
• Initiate emergency response as necessary.
• Notify the director of scheduling conflicts.
• Maintain departmental confidentiality.
• At the start of each shift:
• review daily assignment sheet
• get current information from previous shift staff
• check for updates (i.e. notes on message board, etc.) & review logs
• Cover for dispatcher breaks and shifts as needed.
• Immediately assist all officers when called for assistance or during emergencies.
• Respond to all service calls with urgency.
• Uphold the policies of the university.
• Conduct walk through of university buildings.
• Lock, unlock and check facilities in a thorough manner.
• Use proper radio codes and language.
• Provide detailed written reports for incidents requiring documentation.
• Provide immediate follow up with all parties for incidents by conducting and documenting interviews.
• Notify the police for situations requiring their assistance (i.e. illegal drug activity on campus, incident involving a weapon, etc.).
• Perform basic emergency locksmith related duties for campus (i.e. core changes).
• Maintain departmental equipment (and offices) in a safe, clean and organized manner and any other task(s) as directed by supervisors.

Required Qualifications

• High School graduate.
• Be able to operate departmental vehicles in a safe manner.
• Be able to use departmental radios, phones and computers.
• Possess basic computer skills.
• Possess writing skills to document incidents (create reports).
• Strong communication/verbal skills.
• Applicant must be currently authorized to work in the United States. Ashland University will not sponsor or take over sponsorship for an employment visa.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic mechanical skills.
• Prefer military, police, EMS and/or security.
• None required (will train officer duties).

Physical Demands

• Must be able to function effectively in stressful situations (i.e. situations involving conflict, medical emergencies, fire alarms, crowd control, etc.).
• Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions.
• Must be able to administer emergency medical assistance (as certified).
• Must be able to climb at least 10 floors of stairs and still effectively carry out response duties (i.e. medical, fire calls, disturbance, routine service, etc.).
• Must be able to patrol campus on foot.

Anticipated Start Date of New Hire 09/21/2026 Anticipated Number of Hours Working per Week 40 Shift Required? Varied

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S1144P Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 09/21/2026 Job Open Date 09/04/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link for Internal Postings https://jobs.ashland.edu/postings/8837

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