Campus Peace Officer (Provisional) Monroe Community College

Rochester, NY • Full-time civil-service support staff position

About the role

This is a public-safety position at Monroe Community College responsible for impartial enforcement of all federal and state laws, local ordinances, and institutional regulations. Duties include maintenance of order, preservation of peace, protection of lives and property, investigation of criminal offenses, apprehension of criminals, making arrests and/or issuing appearance tickets, and related work performed in accordance with the laws, rules, regulations, and administrative policies of Monroe Community College and its Department of Public Safety.

Employees patrol assigned areas on foot or in a motor vehicle, respond to emergencies, and exercise independent judgment. Firearms are carried; shift work is required. The position reports to a Campus Peace Officer Supervisor or higher-level staff member.

Candidates are appointed pursuant to Criminal Procedure Law (CPL) Section 2.10; training requirements are set forth in Section 2.30.

Responsibilities

• Patrol an assigned area on foot or by patrol vehicle to monitor compliance with laws and ensure safety of persons and property.
• Respond to and investigate suspicious and illegal activity, traffic accidents, complaints, and incidents; interview witnesses and record pertinent information.
• Secure, measure, and diagram traffic accidents and crime scenes.
• Pursue offenders on foot, by bicycle, or by patrol vehicle.
• Identify and search suspects, vehicles, and buildings for weapons, contraband, and other illegal items.
• Perform security checks of buildings and property for safety, health, and fire hazards.
• Write detailed narrative reports and complete forms regarding arrests, investigative findings, observations, missing and wanted persons, and stolen property reports.
• Enforce traffic laws, issue citations, and make arrests.
• Maintain order and direct and maintain flow of traffic on campus grounds and at public events.
• Diffuse conflict situations and physically subdue suicidal, combative, or resisting offenders.
• Prepare information, affidavits, and depositions for trials and preliminary hearings; testify as needed.
• Transport persons to the hospital for treatment of injuries or intoxication tests and arrested persons to jail.
• Facilitate booking procedures including fingerprinting, photographing arrested persons, and completing forms.
• Radio agencies for assistance such as fire districts, emergency medical and utility companies, and law enforcement personnel.
• Seize and impound property and evidence; issue vehicle and traffic law violations.
• Perform special assignments as required.

Requirements

• Good knowledge of the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of Monroe Community College governing public safety measures.
• Good knowledge of law enforcement and patrol work as it relates to the position.
• Good knowledge of the geography, buildings, and grounds of assigned patrol area.
• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of modern law enforcement and criminal investigation.
• Working knowledge of the laws of arrest, search, and seizure, and the rules of evidence.
• Working knowledge of the geography of Monroe County and the ability to read and interpret maps.
• Skill in the use of firearms and other law enforcement equipment.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
• Ability to deal effectively with the public and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other employees and officials.
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.