Job Description

Community Service Officer

The Community Service Officer's (CSO) primary responsibility is to ensure that drivers comply with Fort Lewis College's parking regulations and issue citations for violations. Under general supervision, patrols campus to ensure compliance with FLC's parking regulations, aids motorists with tasks such as jump-starting vehicles, transports department documents, and collects parking meter and parking kiosk revenue. The CSO will also repair and troubleshoot parking meters and parking permit machines. The CSO will support the police department by assisting stranded motorists, assisting with road closures, and other duties as assigned to assist the Fort Lewis College Police & Parking Services Department.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Patrols campus parking areas and roads on foot and in a vehicle enforcing parking regulations; issues parking violations to any illegally parked vehicle (including motorcycles and motor scooters), using a cellular phone and accompanying app. Is on the lookout for lost, stolen, or counterfeit parking permits, and takes necessary enforcement action if found. Ensures free flow of traffic to allow emergency response (police/ambulance/fire).
• Supports special parking arrangements on campus for large and special events.
• Utilizes a computer, hand-held device to issue citations and take pictures depicting the violation, where vehicle was parked, and whether a current permit is correctly placed on the vehicle; operates a two-way radio as a means of communication.
• Drives a parking vehicle, getting in and out of the vehicle and or starting and stopping the vehicle frequently.
• Performs maintenance on parking meters and/or parking kiosks.
• Provides transport for department documents.
• Collects revenue from parking meters and parking kiosks.
• Attaches and removes vehicle immobilization devices when necessary.
• Places hoods on parking meters for reserved parking (and removes hoods); posts signage, and places barricades to regulate reserved parking for special situations.
• Assists police officers in traffic and control activities and road closures.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Education, Specialized Skills and Experience:

• Possession of a valid Colorado Driver's License.
• Must meet FLC's Safety Driving Standard.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Ability to comprehend technical aspects of electronic data terminals and ticket writers, telephone systems, and computer systems.
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to work alone and self-motivated
• Previous experience managing potentially stressful situations, including argumentative and hostile individuals and be able to de-escalate situations.
• Must pass background check and complete CJIS Security Awareness Training levels 1, 2, & 4.

Reports To / Supervisory Responsibility:

This position primarily reports to the Fort Lewis College senior police officer on duty or the Chief of Police. This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:

• Ability to work in a confined area.
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.
• Works in extreme weather conditions with some loud noise.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard reach, stoop kneel to install computer equipment.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work and color vision to determine vehicle color.
• Light to heavy lifting required.
• Walks and stands for extensive periods
• Works in extreme weather conditions with some loud noise.

Travel:

Travel is not expected for this position.

FLSA Status/ Position Type/Expected Hours of Work/ and Salary Range:

• Exempt from state Classified System- Benefited
• Full Time
• Permanent
• 1.0 FTE
• Typical work hours are Monday through Friday, between 8:00am to 5:00 pm, and weekends/evenings as needed for special events.

Compensation:

The hourly compensation range is $19.23 to $21.37, plus a comprehensive benefits package. This is a 12-month exempt staff position.

Application Process:

• Cover letter addressing interest and qualifications for the position
• Resume
• Names and contact information (email addresses) for three current professional references

Application materials received by 11:59pm on June 30, 2025 will receive full consideration. Position will remain open until filled. The successful candidate will be required to submit original, official college transcripts, and pass a background check.

About Fort Lewis College:

On a sage-brushed mesa overlooking downtown Durango and the La Plata Mountains, Fort Lewis College is Southwest Colorado's premier public undergraduate research institution. With more than half of the 3,300 students identifying as people of color, FLC's academic programming and campus life thrive on nurturing safe, diverse spaces for intellectual exploration and helping people achieve their career goals. A Native American-serving, Non-Tribal Institution, FLC is committed to promoting economic development in neighboring tribal communities and connecting students with the education they need to be the change in the world they want to see. Degree programs span the arts, business, education, health sciences, humanities, and social and natural sciences. Coursework builds on the natural, cultural, and historical resources found around the Four Corners region. Students work closely with faculty on research projects with real-world implications. Like the mountain town it resides in, FLC promotes a culture of work-life balance for students, faculty, and staff. Skyhawks enjoy unparalleled access to a healthy outdoor lifestyle thanks to 300 days of sunshine a year and more than 300 miles of hiking and biking trails in and around Durango.

Notice to Prospective Employees:

The Fort Lewis College is required by the Clery Act of 1990 to notify prospective employees, current employees, students and applicants where to access our Campus Security Report. The report is updated and published annually in accordance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, Federal Student Right-to-Know, the Federal Drug-free Schools and Campuses Act of 1989. This report contains information about:

• Fort Lewis College's alcohol and other drug policy
• Sexual assault policy
• Campus security policies
• Campus/community resources
• The Colorado Riot Offense Statute restriction on enrollment
• Where to find registered sex offender information
• Crime statistics for the previous three calendar years
• Reporting crimes

The Campus Security Report can be accessed in two ways: By going to the internet website at: Fort Lewis College Student Affairs Office will also provide a paper copy of the annual security report upon request. You can reach them at (970) 247-7331.

Equal Opportunity:

Fort Lewis College does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex*, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, family or domestic status, political beliefs, veteran status, pregnancy, or genetic information. Accordingly, equal opportunity for employment shall be extended to all persons. The College shall promote equal opportunity, equal treatment, and affirmative action efforts to increase the diversity of students, faculty, and staff. The College is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. To file a report, get resources, read policies, or make an appointment, See

Discrimination Questions?

Office of Compliance and Community Standards David Pirrone, Director of Compliance 165 Education Business Hall 1000 Rim Drive Durango, Colorado 81301 (970) 247-7182 djpirrone@fortlewis.edu

Questions about Title IX sex discrimination? Office of the Title IX Coordinator Madeleine Gillman, Assistant Director of Compliance and Title IX Coordinator 230 Skyhawk Station 1000 Rim Drive Durango

Fort Lewis College

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Hourly pay, Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office, Weekend work, Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday,

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