Community Service Officer

Job description

THE OPPORTUNITY: Working under the supervision of a Police Sergeant, the Community Service Officer (CSO) serves in an unarmed, uniformed security position. Specifically responsible for working as a call taker and dispatcher in the Public Safety Department Communications Center. This position may also be responsible for patrolling the campus on foot or in a vehicle; issuing parking tickets; performing walking or mobile escorts; and assisting with various public safety functions.WHAT YOU WILL DO Work in the Public Safety Department’s Communications Center as a dispatcher including but not limited to receiving emergency calls, determining the nature and location of incidents, and dispatching appropriate police, fire, and emergency medical services personnel using radio, telephone, and computer systems. Responsible for operating complex dispatch software, coordinating communications, relaying information between emergency responders and agencies, providing pre-arrival instructions, maintaining detailed records, and operating in high-stress, shift-based environments. Responsible for parking enforcement, foot and mobile escorts, and providing a safe and secure environment at special even...