Public Safety Student Application

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Public Safety Student Leadership Application

Applications are accepted at any time.

To be eligible to work during the summer you must be registered for the following Fall Semester and commit to working for Public Safety for the Fall Semester.

Night, Weekend, Break, and Summer availability is required for all applicants.

Please review and complete the application below. If you have any questions about this application or the Student Leadership Program, please click here or contact JohnsonSafety@NorthernVermont.edu.

Sincerely,

Michael Palagonia

Director of Public Safety

Student Leadership Program:

The Student Leadership Program is entering its 5th year on the Johnson Campus! The program teaches student employees the values of leadership, good decision-making, communication, and teamwork. It is designed to help recruit, retain, and set student employees up for future career success. Our program educates employees on how to effectively be a part of a team and achieve positive results through training, evaluation, and assessment. Our goal is to help student employees perform at a high level in our department so that they can land in a similar position of leadership when they leave NVU-Johnson.

Current Job Openings:

Current semester- no positions currently available

Summer 2023 -no positions currently available, accepting reserve officer applications only.

Fall 2023-Spring 2024 - positions available

We are currently taking applications for Student officers and reserve officers for Fall 2023. Reserve officer positions are great for those that want to be part of the department but cannot commit to a set schedule. Reserve officers will be trained and can fill in as needed.

You are welcome to apply anytime, even if we do not currently have openings. We are always hiring reserve officers. compensation for the Student Officer position is $13.18/hr

Hiring Time Line:

We will contact applicants who are selected for interviews within 10 business days of receiving an application. Interviews will be with a combination of one or more of the following: Current Student Officers, our Student Leadership Coordinator, full-time Public Safety officers, and Residential Life staff. Those who are hired will be expected to work nights, weekends, breaks, Summers, and some holidays. During the summer we can offer between 8 and 40 hours per week and we offer reduced-cost housing. (Contact us for more details on summer housing.)

Note: Please know that a fingerprinted-supported background check is required for all hires.

Name*

First Name

Last Name

Mobile Phone Number*

NVU Email Address*

Position Desired*

Student Officer Student Reserve Officer (fill in)

Class Standing (as of date of application)*

First Year Sophmore Junior Senior

Major*

GPA: *

Minimum 2.0 required for Student Officers, Reserve Officers, Dispatchers. 2.5 Requirement for Patrol Supervisor

Are you eligible for Federal Work-Study? (This is NOT required)*

Yes no

Are you legally eligible for employment in the United States?*

Yes No

Have you worked at NVU previously?*

Yes No

If you answered yes above, please list the employer, job title(s), and supervisor(s): *

List any campus or community activities in which you have been involved. Be sure to include any leadership experiences, including years involved, positions held, and awards recieved*

List any extracuricular activities you will be involved in and other commitments you will have (clubs, sports, student teaching, internships, others jobs).*

Can you work nights?*

Yes No

Can you work weekends?*

Yes No

Being available weekends as an Officer is required.

Can you work during University breaks?*

Yes No

Being availabe during campus breaks is essential, including summers

Can you work Holidays?*

Yes No

Holidays include: Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New years day, etc.

Can you work during the Summer?*

Yes No

Summer availability is required

How man hours can you work weekly during the semester, including weekends?*

Students are limited to 40 hours per week, unless overtime is approved

How man hours can you work weekly during the Summer, including weekends?*

Students are limited to 40 hours per week, unless overtime is approved

We are a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week department. Staff are needed to work 365 days out of the year. This includes nights, weekends, holidays, and school breaks. Please list your availability for: October break, Thanksgiving break, Semester break, Spring break, Summer, etc. We do try to accommodate time off requests for holidays, and breaks, but they are not guaranteed. *

Are you 18 or older?*

Yes No

We're sorry, but applicants must be 18. We encourage you to apply again when you are 18 or older. Thank you for your interest.

Have you ever been convicted of a felony?*

Yes No

If yes, explain: (Number of conviction(s), nature of offense(s) leading to conviction(s), how recently such offense(s) was/were committed, sentence(s) imposed, and type(s) of rehabilitation.)

Do you have a Valid Drivers License?*

Yes No

A valid Drive'rs license with minimal recent violations is required

A Valid Drivers License is required to work For Public Safety. Thank you for your interest. Should you obtain a driver's license we encourage you to reapply!

I certify that I am a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or a foreign national with authorization to work in the United States.*

Yes No

INTEREST SUMMARY

As a part of the Student Public Safety application to our Student Leadership Program please provide a brief summary of why you are interested in Public Safety. One or two paragraphs are sufficient.

There are no wrong answers!

Suggestions on what to include in your summary:

1. Tell us a little about yourself.

2. Shat do like to do in your spare time

3. Tell us about what type of work environment you would like to be a part of

4. What goals do you have from working for Public Safety?

5. What previous experience do you have? (Such as Law Enforcement, Public Safety, or a related field.)

6. How will this experience benefit your long-term career aspirations?

Interest Summary

A letter of recommendation is NOT required but is encouraged.

These References can be from faculty, staff, a coach, or a previous supervisor outside of the University. Letters can be sent to: JohnsonSafety@northernvermont.edu.

Application Statement:

By signing below I certify that the information provided on this form is correct and complete. I understand and agree that provision of false information on this application or any attachments, misrepresentation, or omission of requested information could result in denial of employment or immediate termination once hired by Northern Vermont University–Johnson.

I understand and agree that all information furnished in this application and any attachments may be verified by Northern Vermont University–Johnson. I hereby authorize all individuals and organizations named or referred to in this application (except where specifically denied) to give Northern Vermont University–Johnson all information necessary to verify the contents of this application and relative to my work habits and character and hereby release such individuals, organizations, Northern Vermont University–Johnson, and Vermont State Colleges from any liability for claim or damage which may result. Under Vermont State Colleges’ policy, certain positions are subject to a fingerprint-supported criminal background check. If the position for which I am applying is subject to a background check, I agree to the release of criminal background information by any law enforcement organization, and I understand that any offer of employment will be contingent upon the satisfactory results of the criminal background check.

I agree to the terms of the following confidentiality statement: I understand that I may be working with sensitive and confidential information. I understand that what I learn in this office/area about college students and college business must remain in this office/area and is not to be discussed with anyone else, including the student(s) involved.

I understand that I cannot access confidential information for any reason other than what I have been asked to do by my supervisor. I understand that the “Student Code of Conduct” applies to my conduct at work as well as elsewhere on campus, (For a detailed explanation of the “Student Code of Conduct,” please refer to the Student Handbook, available on the NVU website.) I understand that I will jeopardize my employment and potentially subject the college to litigation for violation of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act if I compromise the confidentiality of this office/area. If I violate any portion of the Student Code of Conduct, I will be held accountable by the college judicial system.

Northern Vermont University–Johnsonis an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, religion, ancestry, place of birth, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age or veteran status, or against a qualified individual with a disability, or any other person whose status is protected under local, state, or federal laws.

I have read this application thoroughly and understand what is expected of me as a candidate. I have also given the correct information requested on this application to the best of my knowledge.

I wish to formally apply for one of the Student Leadership Positions in the Student Leadership Program at the NVU-Johnson Department of Public Safety.

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Next Steps:

Once submitted, your application will be reviewed by a hiring committee. If you are chosen to move forward in the hiring process, a member of our team will reach out to you with the next steps.