Safety Services Officer - Safety Services

Full-Time Safety Services Officer
- Safety Services

Position Title Full-Time Safety Services Officer
- Safety Services

Job Description

The Safety Services Officer position is under the direct supervision of the Director of Safety Services who reports to the Vice President of Management and Planning . Because officers occasionally cover shifts for or provide coverage for dispatchers during breaks, officers are expected to be effective in performing dispatcher duties as well. Officers are cross-trained in this regard and are expected to stay current on dispatching responsibilities.

• Maintain satisfactory attendance and punctuality.
• Support the mission, goals and objectives of AU and the department.
• Assist the campus community in a constructive, effective and positive manner.
• Report safety concerns to the director.
• Notify the director of scheduling conflicts.
• At the start of each shift:
  • review daily assignment sheet
  • get current information from previous shift staff
  • check for updates (i.e. notes on message board, etc.) & review logs
• Cover for dispatcher breaks and shifts as needed.
• Immediately assist all officers when called for assistance or during emergencies.
• Respond to all service calls with urgency.
• Uphold the policies of the university.
• Conduct walk through of university buildings.
• Lock, unlock and check facilities in a thorough manner.
• Use proper radio codes and language.
• Provide detailed written reports for incidents requiring documentation.
• Provide immediate follow up with all parties for incidents by conducting and documenting interviews.
• Notify the police for situations requiring their assistance (i.e. illegal drug activity on campus, incident involving a weapon, etc.).
• Perform basic emergency locksmith related duties for campus (i.e. core changes).
• Maintain departmental equipment (and offices) in a safe, clean and organized manner and any other task(s) as directed by supervisors.

• High School graduate.
• Be able to operate departmental vehicles in a safe manner.
• Be able to use departmental radios, phones and computers.
• Possess basic computer skills.
• Possess writing skills to document incidents (create reports).
• Applicant must be currently authorized to work in the United States. Ashland University will not sponsor or take over sponsorship for an employment visa.

• Basic mechanical skills.
• Prefer military, police, EMS and/or security.
• None required (will train officer duties).

• Must be able to function effectively in stressful situations (i.e. situations involving conflict, medical emergencies, fire alarms, crowd control, etc.).
• Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions.
• Must be able to administer emergency medical assistance (as certified).
• Must be able to climb at least 10 floors of stairs and still effectively carry out response duties (i.e. medical, fire calls, disturbance, routine service, etc.).
• Must be able to patrol campus on foot.

Anticipated Start Date of New Hire

Anticipated Start Date of New Hire 09/21/2026

Anticipated Number of Hours Working per Week

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