Community Service Officer II
Community Service Officer II
Company: The University of Arizona
Job Location: Tucson, 85724
Category: Police and Public Safety
Type: Full-Time
Posting Number: req25909
Department: University Police Department
Location: Tucson Campus
Address: Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
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 & 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.
- Ability to work rotating shifts/days off and work holidays.
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 (GED).
- 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.
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
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 job duties)
Number of Vacancies: 1
Contact Information for Candidates: HR-OPS@arizona.edu
Open Until Filled: Yes
Documents Needed to Apply: Resume
Special Instructions to Applicant: Once your application is received, you will receive an email with instructions on how to access and complete the Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ). We strongly encourage you to complete and submit the PHQ as soon as possible.
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. These reports 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 cleryact@arizona.edu.
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