Catamount Community Service Officer

Position Details

Advertising/Posting Title Catamount Community Service Officer

Posting Summary

Provide physical security to campus buildings and facilities. Provide high-quality, effective public safety services. Provide services that support university functions relative to life and property safety, and facility security access, developing rapport with customers to foster mutual trust, understanding, and respect of individual rights and responsibilities.

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

Anticipated Pay Range $22.23 - $23.59/hr

Other Information

Special Conditions Weekend work required, 2nd Shift (Shift differential applies.), 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 09/21/2026

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 S6312PO

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

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents