• Catamount Community Service Officer

    University Of Vermont (Burlington, VT)


    Position Details

    Advertising/Posting Title Catamount Community Service Officer

    Posting Summary

    The Catamount Community Service Officer or “CCSO” position is an unarmed civilian employee who supports public safety operations while assigned to the University of Vermont Police Services Department. This position is responsible for performing a variety of non-law enforcement duties. However, they are vitally important to the overall public safety apparatus available to the University of Vermont community members to maintain and expand relationships among its students, staff, and partners.

     

    + Ensure the safety of the campus community police personnel and the public by promptly and appropriately responding to calls for service.

    + Prioritize calls, gather and relay information, remain aware of changing situations, communicate pertinent information effectively, notify additional resources as necessary utilizing understanding of procedures and policies.

    + Determine priorities among simultaneous requests and messages.

    + Actively engage in learning and practicing principles of social justice and inclusion, environmental sustainability and delivering great customer experience.

    + Reports to the Deputy Chief

    Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

    High school diploma and one to two years related experience. Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain, and driver’s check required. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Knowledge of, and ability to, use basic hand tools, basic writing skills, and effective interpersonal skills and service orientation with educational focus required. Demonstrated ongoing commitment to workplace community, sustainability, and delivering exceptional value and great experience to customers required.

    Desirable Qualifications

    Previous policing or community service experience, and demonstrated ability to maintain composure and make appropriate decisions when reacting to a variety of situations which may endanger the safety of persons or property.

     

    Anticipated Pay Range $20 - $24/hr; will be based on union contract currently being negotiated

     

    Other Information

     

    Special Conditions Weekend work required, Non-standard work hours required, A probationary period may be required, This position is ineligible for telework due to the essential functions, Background Check required for this position, A post-offer pre-employment (POPE test) physical examination is required

     

    FLSA Non-Exempt

     

    Union Position Yes, NEPBA

     

    Posting Details

     

    Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

     

    Job Location Burlington, Vermont, United States

     

    Job Open Date 09/05/2025

     

    Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)

     

    Open Until Filled Yes

    Our Common Ground Statement

    The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.

    Position Information

    Position Title Police Services OC1 N

     

    Posting Number S5735PO

     

    Department Police Services/11575

     

    Position Number 016992

     

    Percent of Full-Time 1.0

     

    Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE 40

     

    Term (months per year) 12

     

    Supplemental Questions

     

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    + How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

    + Chronicle of Higher Education

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    + UVM Employment Web Site

    + Vermont JobLink (Department of Labor)

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    + Please specify here where applicable. Enter "NA" if not applicable.

     

    (Open Ended Question)

     

    Documents Needed to Apply

    Required Documents

    + Resume

    + Cover Letter/Letter of Application

     

    Optional Documents