Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Vanderbilt University Public Safety Department has an immediate opening for a Community Service Officer for the University School of Nashville assignment.

The Community Service Officer (CSO) role is part of the Vanderbilt University Public Safety Department assigned to the new Safety and Security Program at the University School of Nashville (USN) and aims to promote a safe and secure educational environment for students, staff, faculty, parents, and visitors.

The pay rate for this position is $18.00/hr. This is an unarmed position.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reports to the School Resource Officer (SRO) - Sergeant for USN.

• Must be able to work some weekends and evenings for special events as needed.

• Patrols both campuses of USN.

• Staff security posts on both campuses.

• Conducts daily security checks of both campuses.

• Responds to any reports of safety or security concerns.

• Enforces the visitor management policy in conjunction with USN staff.

• Conducts and coordinates traffic direction during peak times of the day at the main campus.

• Tracks all activity on a Daily Activity Log and submits it to the SRO Sergeant daily.

• Meets weekly with the Safety and Security Team at USN.

• Works special events at USN.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.

• Previous experience working in a school setting is preferred.

• Excellent customer service skills required.

• Possession of a Private Protective Services Act certification is required.

• CPR and AED certification or become certified within 90 days is required.

• Completion of Pressure Point Control Tactics, Asp Baton, pepper spray, or similar training is required.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license in the State of Tennessee eligibility to obtain one or do so within 60 days of appointment is required.

• Completion of Pressure Point Control Tactics, Asp Baton, pepper spray, or similar training is required

• 18 years of age is required.

• Ability to operate computerized equipment and a two-way radio is required.

• Demonstrated problem solving skills is required.

• Excellent customer service skills is required.

Physical Requirements:

• Stand for long periods of time.

• Walk, climb, and lift.

• Meet written departmental standards on appearance/grooming.

• Pass a thorough background investigation.

Working Environment:

• Required to work nights/weekends/holidays.

• Must be able to work in inclement weather and various weather extremes.

• May encounter such things as hazardous materials, infectious disease, blood-borne pathogens, steam, car battery acid, loud noises, smoke, and fire.

• Must be able to correctly use a TB Mask and other precautionary equipment.

• May encounter physical danger from violent patients, suspects, and others.

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  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.