Community Safety Official

Requisition Number: 61012

Location: Boulder Colorado

Employment Type: Classified Staff

Schedule: Full Time

Posting Close Date: 08-Jan-2025

Date Posted:

Job Summary

The Division of Public Safety at CU Boulder is accepting applications for a Community Safety Official! Community Safety Officials (CSOs) are integral members of the Division of Public Safety, serving as non-commissioned security professionals who enhance campus safety through proactive patrols, engagement with the campus community, and collaboration with various campus partners. Specifically, this position provides dedicated safety and security services for the University Libraries to ensure a secure and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

This CSO position will support safety operations at the Libraries by conducting patrols, engaging in community outreach, addressing security concerns, and fostering a safe study environment during extended hours and peak usage periods.

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

Division of Public Safety seeks to facilitate and coordinate a culture that supports the Boulder campus' commitment to maintain the highest level of ethics, integrity, and safety in the conduct of its operations. We do this though services to enhance community safety, protect life and property, and foster safe, secure, and ethical practices.

The University of Colorado (CU) Boulder is one of America's leading research universities and the flagship of the CU System. As a comprehensive public doctoral Research University, CU Boulder is a member of the Association of American Universities and is classified as an R1 University. The university has nine schools and colleges offering over 150 academic programs and enrolling 35,000 degree-seeking undergraduate and graduate students.

At CU Boulder, we believe in supporting each other and valuing everyone who is part of our community. Our values are expected of all Buffs and lead our actions in the classroom, on campus and in our community. At CU Boulder, we commit to building a more diverse and inclusive campus community. We value different backgrounds, identities and perspectives and believe that engagement with a wide range of ideas and viewpoints can help students learn and grow.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Patrol and Security

• Conduct periodic interior and exterior patrols of Libraries, focusing on visibility and identified areas of concern.

• Secure and monitor designated Library spaces during scheduled hours.

• Perform closing patrols and assist in relocating patrons to Commons areas for extended hours.

• Address and document policy violations and safety concerns.

• Assist with closing other Library locations as needed.

• Monitor and report on building maintenance issues and security incidents via Milestone Camera systems.

• Conduct bathroom checks for vandalism and supply needs.

• Maintain radio communication with the University of Colorado Police Department (CUPD).

• Provide security escorts and assistance with patron needs, including wayfinding and self-checkout systems.

• Documentation and Reporting

• Submit daily patrol reports detailing activities, incidents, and observations to designated Libraries personnel.

• Assist in gathering user data, such as occupancy counts for the Norlin Commons.

• Document and communicate any significant incidents, including facility damage or safety emergencies, to Libraries leadership and emergency personnel as required.

Community Engagement

• Collaborate with Libraries' security team to develop and implement safety improvements.

• Contribute insights and recommendations on security concerns, including addressing known problematic patrons or areas.

• Participate in regular reviews with Libraries and DPS leadership to evaluate program success and adjust operations as needed.

What You Should Know

This department operates 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. Must be available to work various shifts when necessary, including overnights, swing shifts, weekends, holidays, etc.

Regular patrol hours:

• Fall and Spring Semesters: Sunday-Wednesday, 2:00 PM-Midnight.

• Extended Finals Hours: 6:00 PM-2:00 AM (specific dates provided each semester).

Breaks and holidays:

• Coverage during limited hours as determined (e.g., Fall/Spring Break: Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM-6:00 PM).

Summer hours:

• Established by March 21 annually.

Contingencies:

• In case of unexpected absence or emergencies, coverage will be reassigned per DPS protocols.

In addition to regular pay, shift differentials are available as follows:

• Weekend Shift Differential:

• 20% for hours worked on weekends.

• For Fridays, the weekend shift differential applies to all hours worked when half or more of the scheduled hours fall between 4:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.

• Second Shift Differential (Monday through Thursday): 7.5%.

• For Monday through Thursday, the second shift differential applies to all hours worked when half or more of the scheduled hours fall between 4:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.

Overtime will be calculated in addition to any applicable shift differential.

This position operates University Vehicles and requires an active Driver's License.

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority.

What We Can Offer

The salary for this position is $50,000 annually.

If you have prior state-classified experience in the same class series as this position, your pay may be set at a higher amount per the state Step Pay Program (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-hr-professionals/compensation/step-pay-program-for-state-of-colorado-employees) implemented on July 1, 2024.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/benefits) , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder (https://www.colorado.edu/about) .

Be Statements

Be engaged. Be proactive. Be Boulder.

What We Require

• Must be a Colorado resident to apply.

• One (1) year of related experience in safety/security operations or equivalent combination of education and experience.

What You Will Need

• Mediation and conflict resolution skills.

• Awareness of cultural sensitivities and mental health resources.

• Strong interpersonal, writing, and communication skills.

• Physical ability to patrol for long periods, including walking and standing.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. A current resume that includes date ranges for each position held and whether the position was full-time or part-time.

2. Optional: A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

3. Optional: DD-214 for veteran applicants.

4. Qualified veterans are eligible for veteran's preference points within the State classified system. If you are a veteran and would like to have your DD214 evaluated to determine your eligibility for preference points, please attach a copy of your DD214 to this posting. If you do not wish to upload a DD214, please email a copy to recruiting@colorado.edu and reference the job to which you are applying.

5. Optional: If using the educational substitution for experience: proof of degree or transcripts.

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by January 8, 2025 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs (http://jobs.colorado.edu/) .

Select here for additional information regarding Classified Staff positions: https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/special-instructions-classified-staff-applicants

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Community-Safety-Official/61012 (https://apptrkr.com/5887195)

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The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.