What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Service Officer position at Agnes Scott College?
Office: Public Safety
Reports to: Lieutenant/ Sergeant
Work Period: 12 Month
Hours: Part-Time/ Temporary
Overtime: Non-Exempt
Job Grade: 4
General Summary:
Monitors activity on the college property and enforces the safety policies of the College within the guidelines of College and departmental policies and procedures. Reports to the Sergeant or other designated person and works with co-workers, faculty, staff, students, visitors, and guests to provide a safe working environment for any and all people on campus.
Essential Job Functions:
- Monitors activity on the college property and enforces the safety policies of the College.
- Patrol buildings and grounds of the campus, by golf cart, bicycle, or on foot, on a continuous, daily basis to identify and assess situations that may impact the safety and security of the campus community.
- Cites parking violations and helps with traffic control for special events.
- Maintains physical security by locking/unlocking buildings, checking buildings periodically for any safety concerns, and turning on and off lights.
- Assists stranded motorists.
- Escorting individuals from buildings to and from their vehicles.
- Providing security services for special events, such as gate control, crowd control, parking control, locking and unlocking rooms for meetings, etc.
- Answer visitor requests for information on events, location, and individual whereabouts.
REQUIREMENTS
Education: High School diploma or GED, trade school, or equivalent level of education.
Experience: Minimum of 6 months work experience with other employers, plus 1 month training time at ASC.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Familiarity with College and departmental policies and procedures.
- Good communication skills, both oral and written.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently.
Other:
- Possess or have ability to obtain a valid state operator/driver's license for the type vehicle or equipment operated.
- Irregular work hours and on-call hours are required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Intermittent sitting, standing, stooping, crouching, walking, lifting of light and heavy objects, and using tools and equipment that require a high degree of manual dexterity. Work is performed in an office, automobile, and field sites with potential exposure to noise, diseases, chemicals, and inclement weather. Must be able to defend oneself in the event of a physical attack.
DISCLAIMER
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please apply online. Position is posted until filled. Due to the overwhelming response to the college's staff openings we are unable to respond personally to individual telephone inquiries. No faxed submissions please.
EEO
Agnes Scott College does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability or genetic information, gender identity and gender expression or any other characteristic protected by law in its employment. Agnes Scott College has a strong commitment to diversity and urges members of underrepresented groups to apply.
Health & Safety Measures
All persons hired by Agnes Scott College must submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to starting employment unless they have been granted an exemption based upon a medical or religious reason.