Service Officer

The University of Vermont; Burlington, Northern (VT, KY); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Vermont Police Services seeks a dedicated officer (OC1 N) to provide campus security and public safety support. This role involves weekend work, a 2nd shift, and adherence to essential safety protocols to protect people and property on campus.

Responsibilities include maintaining secure facilities, responding to incidents, and delivering professional customer service while upholding university safety standards and community values.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with related experience.
• Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one; driver’s check required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and use basic hand tools.
• Strong writing, interpersonal, and service orientation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical security to campus buildings and facilities.
• Deliver high-quality, effective public safety services.
• Support university functions related to life and property safety and facility security access.

Skills

Hand tools

Writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Service orientation

Customer service

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law.

Finalists for positions at UVM may be subject to a criminal background check.

For classified staff positions, actual hiring pay dependent on current competitor market conditions, comparable campus peer(s) at time of hire, and candidate’s experience level and length.

Provide physical security to campus buildings and facilities. Provide high-quality, effective public safety services. Provide services that support university functions relative to life and property safety, and facility security access, developing rapport with customers to foster mutual trust, understanding, and respect of individual rights and responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

High school diploma and one to two years related experience. Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain, and driver’s check required. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Knowledge of, and ability to, use basic hand tools, basic writing skills, and effective interpersonal skills and service orientation with educational focus required. Demonstrated ongoing commitment to workplace community, sustainability, and delivering exceptional value and great experience to customers required.

Desirable Qualifications

Anticipated Pay Range

Anticipated Pay Range $22.23 - $23.59/hr

Other Information

Special Conditions

Special Conditions Weekend work required, 2nd Shift (Shift differential applies.), This position is ineligible for telework due to the essential functions, Background Check required for this position, A post-offer pre-employment (POPE test) physical examination is required

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Union Position

Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

Job Location

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 09/21/2026

Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)

Open Until Filled Yes

The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Police Services OC1 N

Posting Number

Posting Number S6312PO

Department

Department Police Services/11575

Position Number

Position Number 016992

Percent of Full-Time

Percent of Full-Time 1.0

Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE

Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE 40

Term (months per year)

Term (months per year) 12

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