Casual Community Safety Assistant

About the role

The Casual Community Safety Assistant (CCSA) works to intentionally build community within a diverse community. The primary function of the CCSA is to support Student Affairs in the provision of services, including management of social gatherings, disturbances, and disputes, and cooperative response to medical calls with Amherst College Emergency Medical Services (ACEMS) and/or Amherst Fire Department (AFD) in the residence halls. The CCSA also secures campus residential and student‑controlled facilities, frequently inspecting 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 CCSA provides authorized access to residence halls and other facilities and provides safe escorts to a diverse set of students.

Responsibilities

• Preventative Presence – Circulating presence within and across residence halls to intervene with noise complaints, social gatherings, and disputes between residents
• Take notice of doors and windows to be sure they are properly secured
• Providing Services – Escorts a diverse set of students after hours between campus buildings for personal safety reasons; provides lockout services for students
• Accompany and assist Community Development Coordinators and other Student Affairs staff in conducting wellness checks and room inspections
• Take steps to contribute to and ensure an intentionally inclusive culture for all members of the community, where all individuals feel valued and respected
• Community Standards Support – Report violations of federal, state, and municipal ordinances and College policies; assist police officers with response to incidents and with investigative matters as requested; provide documentation and testimony at court/college adjudications as necessary
• Fire Prevention, Protection, and Medical Duties – Promptly report fire safety violations, hazardous conditions, or any damage to fire systems or firefighting equipment; in the event of a fire or other potential disaster, participate in evacuation activities; assist with the inspection of locks in all student residence halls as necessary; may assist with conducting fire drills or fire watches; assist officers and ambulance personnel in any way necessary; may provide transportation to students to or from medical