Vanderbilt University Nashville , TN 37201
Posted 1 week ago
Vanderbilt University Public Safety Department has openings for Community Service Officers. We have full-time positions for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts. The Vanderbilt University Public Safety Department operates 24/7. Applicants must be able to work nights/weekends/holidays to ensure that adequate staffing can be maintained, and shift availability/need can be discussed if the department wishes to interview.
The Community Serviced Officer performs safety and security duties at Vanderbilt University, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Vanderbilt Health at One Hundred Oaks, and surrounding areas, including facilities, grounds, parking lots, and garages. This role performs general security/patrol and traffic mitigation duties, reports suspicious or hazardous situations, and proactively patrols on foot or in specified non-police vehicles to check for potential safety and security concerns. This position may staff security posts and enforce parking regulations.
General Information
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Functions and Expected Performance:
Qualifications
Education and Certification:
High school diploma or GED is required.
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
Vanderbilt University engages a third party to provide continuous up-to-date notifications regarding negative changes to motor vehicle records.
Completion of VUPS training within 30 days of hire is required*. This includes:
De-escalation, Pressure Point Control Tactics, Asp Baton, pepper spray, or similar training
CPR and AED certification
18 years of age is required.
Security officer training
Note: this training is completed within the first 2 weeks of training. In some cases, if someone missed a few days of training they must have it completed within 30 days.
Experience and Skills:
Physical Requirements:
Community Service Officers must be able to:
Working Environment:
Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
At Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are. We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education.
Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Please note, all candidates selected for an offer of employment are subject to pre-employment background checks, which may include but are not limited to, based on the role for which they have been selected: criminal history, education verification, social media review, motor vehicle records, credit history, and professional license verification.
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