Community Service Officer

Denison University • Granville, OH

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About The Position

Provide service functions to support the general safety of the university community. Patrol an assigned area and respond to radio and/or telephonic calls for routine and/or emergency assistance in all matters. Perform internal and external public safety functions. Perform investigations as necessary. Who we’re looking for: ● You use your wit and emotional intelligence to de-escalate situations ● You value diverse cultures and learning from others ● People feel heard and understood by you through active listening and non-verbal body language ● You evaluate and pick your methods of communication appropriate to situations – ranging from a voice of empathy to measured authority ● You don’t just say you have a passion for serving others – you act on it ● You are able to write clearly and concisely Denison University is an independent, coeducational, residential college of liberal arts and sciences. Founded in 1831, Denison is one of the earliest colleges to be established in the old "Northwest Territory," west of the Allegheny Mountains and north of the Ohio River. Denison University is a leading liberal arts college where faculty and students collaborate in research, civic engagement, & cultivation of independent thinking. As a leader among the nation's top residential liberal arts colleges, Denison has earned a reputation for academic rigor that is rivaled only by its commitment to preparing students for a lifetime of personal, professional and civic success. Denison is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Title IX Notice: Sex discrimination is prohibited by federal law through Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Denison does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates including admissions and employment. For Denison’s official Notice of Non-Discrimination, please visit https://denison.edu/forms/non-discrimination-notice. You can learn more about Title IX at Denison at https://denison.edu/campus/title-ix. Job seekers who may need a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources at [phone] or by email at [email protected].

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age
• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent
• Must be able to pass a background investigation.
• Must have a valid Ohio driver’s license and be insurable through the University.
• Must possess excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to work nights and weekends.
• Must be able to professionally respond to community needs.

Nice To Haves

• You use your wit and emotional intelligence to de-escalate situations
• You value diverse cultures and learning from others
• People feel heard and understood by you through active listening and non-verbal body language
• You evaluate and pick your methods of communication appropriate to situations – ranging from a voice of empathy to measured authority
• You don’t just say you have a passion for serving others – you act on it
• You are able to write clearly and concisely

Responsibilities

• Provide service functions to support the general safety of the university community.
• Patrol an assigned area and respond to radio and/or telephonic calls for routine and/or emergency assistance in all matters.
• Perform internal and external public safety functions.
• Perform investigations as necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED