Community Safety Assistant

Description

Job Description:

Amherst College invites applications for the Community Safety Assistant (CSA) position. The Community Safety Assistant (CSA) is a full-time, year-round position, starting at $21.50 – commensurate with experience. Given Amherst?s distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community.

Adhering to the principle of community engagement and interdependent problem solving, the Community Safety Assistant works to intentionally build student support within a diverse community.

The CSAs support ?Student Affairs? in the provision of services, including, but not limited to: management of social gatherings, disturbances/disputes, and cooperative response to medical calls with Amherst College Emergency Medical Services (ACEMS) and or Amherst town Fire Department within the residence halls. The CSA tours campus residential and student-controlled facilities frequenting buildings and grounds to help safeguard against personal injury, fire, vandalism, or theft and to immediately notify relevant resources upon discovering such incidents. When assigned, the CSA will provide authorized access to residence halls and other facilities and provide safe escorts.

The Community Safety Assistant position is considered an essential position meaning the employee is expected to report to work even if the College is closed for weather related or other reasons. Some overtime, weekend, and occasional shift change work is required. Due to the nature of the position, the CSA must respond to emergencies as needed.

The CSA takes appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participates in the College?s efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment. The Community Safety Assistant provides proactive and responsive services and works collaboratively with a wide range of campus partners including, but not limited to, ACPD, CSOs, Dispatch, Counseling Center, Health Center, and Facilities.

Qualifications

Required:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Valid driver?s license and successful credential in order to operate College vehicles

Strong customer service, time management, and communication skills

Ability to take initiative; work independently and with team members

Commitment to, experience with and/or ability to work effectively with a broad spectrum of individuals from a variety of diverse backgrounds

Demonstrated interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills as well as the exercise of diplomacy and to function efficiently under extreme conditions

Requires sensitivity to issues of confidentiality

CORI check with satisfactory results

Preferred:

Security, safety, or service experience

Demonstrated understanding of anti-bias practices

Current certification in First Responder training (CPR, First Aid, Defibrillator, Epi-Pen and Narcan Administration). Certifications not yet attained by start date must be attained without delay and with the assistance of the College

Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth and development, continued learning, and career advancement.

Amherst College requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (medical and religious exemptions may apply).

Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Benefits are an important part of our overall compensation, so it is critical that you review all of the options to ensure it meets your total compensation requirements. Click here for Benefits Information.

Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applic