Job title: Community Service Officer – University School Nashville
Company: Vanderbilt University
Job description: Job Description:
The Community Service Officer (CSO) role is part of the Vanderbilt University Public Safety Department assigned to the new Safety and Security Program at the University School of Nashville (USN) and aims to promote a safe and secure educational environment for students, staff, faculty, parents, and visitors. Experience working in a school setting is highly preferred.
Individual position responsibilities are outlined below:
General Information
- Assignment Location: University School of Nashville
- Schedule/Shift: Monday – Friday; 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm OR
- Schedule/Shift: Tuesday – Friday; 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm and Saturday; 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Pay rate: $19.50 per hour which includes a shift differential.
- This is an unarmed position.
Assignment Duties: Community Service Officer
- Reports to the School Resource Officer (SRO) – Sergeant for USN.
- Must be able to work some weekends and evenings for special events as needed.
- Patrols both campuses of USN.
- Staff security posts on both campuses.
- Conducts daily security checks of both campuses.
- Responds to any reports of safety or security concerns.
- Enforces the visitor management policy in conjunction with USN staff.
- Conducts and coordinates traffic direction during peak times of the day at the main campus.
- Tracks all activity on a Daily Activity Log and submits it to the SRO Sergeant daily.
- Meets weekly with the Safety and Security Team at USN.
- Works special events at USN.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED is required.
- Previous experience working in a school setting is preferred.
- Excellent customer service skills required.
- Demonstrated problem solving skills is required.
- Possession of a Private Protective Services Act certification is required.
- CPR and AED certification or become certified within 90 days is required.
- Completion of Pressure Point Control Tactics, Asp Baton, pepper spray, or similar training is required.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license in the State of Tennessee eligibility to obtain one or do so within 60 days of appointment is required.
- Completion of Pressure Point Control Tactics, Asp Baton, pepper spray, or similar training is required
- 18 years of age is required.
- Ability to operate computerized equipment and a two-way radio is required.
Physical Requirements
- Stand for long periods of time.
- Walk, climb, and lift.
- Required to work nights/weekends/holidays.
- Must be able to work in inclement weather and various weather extremes.
Working Environment
- Required to work nights/weekends/holidays.
- Must be able to work in inclement weather and various weather extremes.
- May encounter such things as hazardous materials, infectious disease, blood-borne pathogens, steam, car battery acid, loud noises, smoke, and fire.
- Must be able to correctly use a TB Mask and other precautionary equipment.
- May encounter physical danger from violent patients, suspects, and others.
Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
At Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are. We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education.
Vanderbilt University 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, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Please note, all candidates selected for an offer of employment are subject to pre-employment background checks, which may include but are not limited to, based on the role for which they have been selected: criminal history, education verification, social media review, motor vehicle records, credit history, and professional license verification.
About Us: Vanderbilt is a community of talented and diverse staff & faculty!
At , our work – regardless of title or role – is in service to an important and noble mission in which every member of our community serves in advancing knowledge and transforming lives on a daily basis. Located in , Tennessee, on a 330+ acre campus and dating back to 1873, Vanderbilt is proud to have been named as one of “America’s Best Large Employers” as well as a top employer in Tennessee and the Nashville metropolitan area by Forbes for several years running. We welcome those who are interested in learning and growing professionally with an employer that strives to create, foster and sustain opportunities as an employer of choice through:
- Working and growing together as a community of communities… we are One Vanderbilt.
- Providing a work environment where every staff and faculty member can be their authentic and best self, while providing the resources and opportunities to learn and grow.
- Encouraging development, collaboration, and partnership both internally and externally while fostering the value that every member of the Vanderbilt community can lead and grow regardless of title or position.
We understand you have a choice when choosing where to work and pursue a career. We understand you are unique and have a story. We want to hear it. We encourage you to apply today so that you might become a part of our story.
Vanderbilt University has made the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff and our surrounding communities a top priority. As part of that commitment, the University may require employees to comply with any testing or health and safety measures which the University may require.
Expected salary: $19.5 per hour
Location: Nashville, TN
Job date: Fri, 01 Mar 2024 08:53:56 GMT
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