Community Service Officer, University Police Department

University of Nevada Las Vegas•Las Vegas, MD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Police Department (UPD), Southern Command is conducting a continuous recruitment for current and future openings for Community Service Officers (CSO). These positions may be assigned to any campus within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE), including the College of Southern Nevada, Desert Research Institute, Nevada State College, and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Under the direction of the Community Service Supervisor, this position will perform a variety of security-related tasks for various NSHE campuses under UPD, Southern Command. UPD, Southern Command, is a full-service category I law enforcement agency serving UNLV, the College of Southern Nevada, the Desert Research Institute, and Nevada State College. The department consists of 120 employees and is responsible for the public safety of 80,000 students, faculty, and staff over an 800-square-mile service area. Law enforcement operations include full and part-time sworn peace officers, a full-service 9-1-1 Center, K-9 operations, emergency management operations with a fully functional EOC, and oversight of major special events hosting more than a million visitors annually. UNLV is recognized for its affirmative and dynamic academic environment and its commitment to diversity.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent education.
Two years of experience in public contact work which included applying and implementing rules, regulations, or established policies.
Ability to work alone, without direct supervision.
Ability to stand unassisted for long periods of time.
Valid driver's license required at time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
Criminal background check required.
Ability to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

Nice To Haves

Strong customer service orientation.
Excellent management and organizational skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to multi-task, problem-solve, and maintain confidentiality.
Certified in CPR, defibrillator, and first aid at time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.

Responsibilities

Provide security for State buildings and grounds.
Provide protective services to buildings and occupants.
Enforce applicable laws, rules, regulations, and policies.
Maintain security of assigned buildings or facilities and surrounding property by conducting visual surveillance through camera monitors or direct observation.
Monitor State/NSHE property, displays, and individuals entering and leaving buildings and take appropriate action according to department policy.
Patrol buildings and grounds, checking windows, locks, doors, and security systems for damage or possible breach of security.
Follow established procedures and guidelines when security or safety violations occur.
Maintain constant radio communication and continuously monitor radio traffic for pertinent information, responding to all calls addressed to them.
Assist in giving medical attention to those that require it (Certified in CPR, defibrillator, and first aid).
Notify UPD of all emergency situations including fire alarms, fights, disturbances, medical emergencies, etc.
Relay knowledge of emergency situations to responding police units.
Provide walking safety escorts as directed or requested.
Assist with unlocks for students or employees locked out of a space for which they are authorized access.
Collect Found Property and properly secure or release it.
Provide assistance to other Campus Departments (e.g., Special Events, Vendor access to Facilities, etc.).
Complete walking foot patrol of Buildings and Grounds, checking for safety and security concerns.
Submit work orders for issues observed that need repair (e.g., lights out, damaged property).
Assist with checks of emergency call boxes.
Assist with "jump starts" for disabled vehicles.
Respond to other non-confrontational calls for service as directed.
Engage with community members and participate in community outreach events.
Observe, report, and check on the welfare of individuals.
Complete Information Reports for property intake or for incidents as requested.
Immediately report any injury sustained while on duty.
Perform other duties as assigned by a Supervisor or Superior Officers.