What are the responsibilities and job description for the Campus Safety Officer position at University of Maine?
The University of Maine at Augusta is seeking applicants for the full-time position of Campus Safety Officer (CSO). UMA has a strong commitment to providing a safe environment for our faculty, staff, and students. As a CSO, in addition to performing general patrolling, you will also assist with any campus emergencies and security issues, provide escort services, attend to key and card access issues, and secure campus buildings.
UMA’s CSO is expected to be a common presence on campus; engaging and participating in community policing and problem-solving programs to improve the safety culture on campus. The CSO will enforce University regulations, policies, and Student Conduct Code, and monitor buildings and grounds. The majority of the time is spent on tasks requiring basic knowledge of safety and security policies and procedures.
A full position description can be found here.
Work schedule: The regular schedule for this position is Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 2:30 PM. Occasional nights and weekend hours may be required.
Wage: $19.44 per hour (Wage Band 21) or the appropriate transfer rate for a current UMS employee.
Benefits: The University provides a highly competitive benefits package that includes: holidays, vacation, and sick time; health, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; short and long-term disability insurance; a tuition waiver program for employees and their eligible dependents; a 403(b) retirement plan with a university contribution, and more. View our Benefits Information Summary to learn more.
About the University:
UMA transforms the lives of students of every age and background across the State of Maine and beyond through access to high-quality distance and on-site education, excellence in student support, civic engagement, and professional and liberal arts programs.
UMA is the third-largest public university in Maine. In addition to its main campus in the state’s capital, UMA also serves students at its campus in Bangor (UMA Bangor) and through UMA Centers around the state. With its multiple locations and long-term expertise in online and distance learning, UMA is generally considered the university of choice for Mainers of all ages who want to attend college without uprooting their lives.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Must possess computer and smartphone literacy
- Must be able to learn and use many computer programs and skills
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Ability to work occasional nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime hours
- Ability to work in adverse weather conditions and during campus emergencies
- Ability to lift, carry, and move 50 pounds
Required Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED
- One year of relevant work experience
- Valid Class C Maine driver’s license
This can be a physically demanding position and typically requires: balancing, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Incumbents may be subjected to inclement weather, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, threatening environments, and/or verbal harassment. Successful completion of a pre-employment physical assessment is required.
Applicants must complete an online application and submit a cover letter and resume at https://uma.hiretouch.com/. Materials must be submitted via "Apply for Position." You will need to create an applicant profile, complete an application, and upload a cover letter that fully describes your qualifications and experiences with specific reference to the items listed under Qualifications, resume/curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. You will also need to complete the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status form.
Review of applications will begin on September 11, 2023. Materials received after September 10, 2023, will be considered at the discretion of the university. We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.
The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.
In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine at Augusta does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine; Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207-581-1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).
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