Casual Community Safety Assistant

Amherst•Amherst, MA

1d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Amherst College invites applications for the Casual Community Safety Assistant position. This is a part-time (up to 19 hours per week), casual position with no benefits. The salary range is $22 to $24 per hour, varying based on relevant education, training, experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. The Casual Community Safety Assistant (CCSA) works to intentionally build community within a diverse community, adhering to principles of community engagement and community-oriented problem solving. The primary function is to support Student Affairs in managing social gatherings, disturbances, and disputes, and cooperating with Amherst College Emergency Medical Services (ACEMS) and/or Amherst Fire Department (AFD) for medical calls in residence halls. The CCSA also secures campus residential and student-controlled facilities, inspecting buildings and grounds to safeguard against injury, fire, vandalism, or theft, and notifying relevant resources of any incidents. When assigned, the CCSA will provide authorized access to facilities and safe escorts to students. This position is considered essential, requiring reporting to work even during College closures. Some overtime, weekend, and occasional shift change work is required, and the CCSA must respond to emergencies as needed.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
A valid driver’s license and successful credentialing is required in order to operate college vehicles
Strong customer service, time management and communication skills
Ability to work independently and take initiative
Commitment to, experience with, and/or ability to work effectively with a broad spectrum of individuals from a variety of diverse backgrounds
Demonstrated interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, as well as exercise diplomacy, and function efficiently under extreme conditions
Requires sensitivity to issues of confidentiality
Successful completion of a pre-employment physical and lift test
Successful completion of required reference and background checks (including CORI)

Nice To Haves

Security, safety, or service experience
Demonstrated understanding of anti-bias practices
Current certification in CPR, First Aid, Defibrillator, Epi-Pen, and Narcan Administration. Certifications not yet attained by the start date must be attained without delay and with the assistance of the college

Responsibilities

Circulating presence within and across residence halls to intervene with noise complaints, social gatherings, and disputes between residents
Take notice of doors and windows to be sure they are properly secured
Escorts a diverse set of students after hours between campus buildings for personal safety reasons; provides lockout services for students
Accompany and assist Community Development Coordinators and other Student Affairs staff in conducting wellness checks and room inspections
Takes steps to contribute to and ensure an intentionally inclusive culture for all members of the community, where all individuals feel valued and respected
Report violations of federal, state, and municipal ordinances and College policies
Assist police officers with response to incidents and with investigative matters as requested
Provide documentation and testimony at court/college adjudications as necessary
Promptly report fire safety violations, hazardous conditions, or any damage to fire systems or firefighting equipment
In the event of a fire or other potential disaster, participate in evacuation activities
Assist with the inspection of locks in all student residence halls as necessary
May assist with conducting fire drills or fire watches
Assist officers and ambulance personnel in any way necessary
May provide transportation to students to or from medical facilities