Full-Time Safety Services Officer - Safety Services

Ashland University Correctional Education; Ashland (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashland University Correctional Education is seeking a Full-Time Safety Services Officer to support security operations on campus. Reports to the Director of Safety Services and occasionally covers dispatcher duties during breaks to ensure continuous coverage.

The role emphasizes rapid incident reporting, emergency response, and collaboration with police when needed; candidates should be able to operate department vehicles, use radios and computers, and maintain accurate written reports.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma and be able to operate department vehicles safely.
• Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license and basic computer skills.
• Must be able to document incidents with written reports.
• Authorized to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship offered.
• Ability to cover dispatcher duties and respond to emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain attendance and punctuality; support AU objectives.
• Assist campus community in a constructive, effective manner.
• Report safety concerns to the director and initiate emergency responses.
• Cover for dispatcher breaks, respond to service calls with urgency.
• Provide detailed written incident reports and conduct interviews as needed.

Skills

Vehicle operation

Radio/phone/computer use

Written incident reports

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Graduate

Tools

Radios and phones

Computers

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 Operations 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.

• 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
• 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).
• Possess a valid Ohio driver’s license.
• 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 08/17/2026 Anticipated Number of Hours Working per Week 40 Shift Required? Varied

Job Duties

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S1041P Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 08/17/2026 Job Open Date 01/26/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link for Internal Postings https://jobs.ashland.edu/postings/8081

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents