Community Service Officer- UAF Police Department

Community Service Officers (CSOs) are part-time student employees, but may work up to 40 hours during summer and breaks. Although many CSOs are Criminal Justice majors, all interested students are strongly encouraged to apply if they are interested in serving the UAF community. CSOs must be 18 years of age or older. Applicants must have three years of good driving history (licensed).  Successful applicants must pass a complete background check, a basic physical test, and an oral interview.

Applicants must wear a uniform and be able to work at least 15 hours per week on a regular basis. CSOs can be assigned to any shift during the week, scheduled around class availabilty, and are required to be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays. CSOs can work during the summer and semester breaks, but are not required to do so.

The position consists of patrolling campus buildings and grounds, securing rooms and labs as required. CSOs provide security escorts and vehicle assists as well as supporting sworn police officers with various non-confrontational duties. This position requires driving of the UAF Police Department’s CSO vehicle during assigned work hours. CSOs are not police officers and do not confront violent individuals or place themselves in dangerous situations. This position does require CSOs to work alone; however, they are always in radio contact with UAF police officers. CSOs will rotate through student dispatcher training as part of their duties and will be required to work in the dispatch center as needed.Per police department policy, CSO cannot hold a secondary job in the University system, including teaching assistant positions.

Feel free to call us for more information, or to arrange a visit to the department: 907-474-7721.