Campus Safety Officer

About the role

The Office of Campus Safety is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure living and working environment that is conducive to learning, and is consistent with the academic goals and policies of the institution in an environment of respect. Our primary concern is the wellbeing of our students, staff, faculty and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of the university and campus safety department policies and procedures.
• Enforce the Student Code of Conduct and university policies.
• Provide information, directions, and general assistance to university community members both in person and via the phone.
• Receive emergency and non-emergency calls requesting Campus Safety assistance.
• Determine nature, location, and priority of calls to Campus Safety and dispatch personnel accordingly.
• Send and receive radio communications to / from Campus Safety Officers, other campus partners, and outside agencies.
• Congnorate incident response with 911 dispatch and other outside agencies.
• Conduct timely case investigations and write case reports, following established procedures.
• Provide incident response support.
• Patrol the campus for suspicious and/or illegal behavior, safety hazards, public assistance opportunities.
• Perform building tours and lock-ups / unlocks.
• Provide vehicular and pedestrian traffic control services.
• Aid motorists with disabled vehicles on campus.
• Enforce university parking regulations and issue citations for violations.
• Conduct special event safety and security risk assessments and walkthroughs.
• Participate in special event safety and security details.
• Provide basic first aid and lay first responder emergency medical care.
• Provide safety and security education to university community members.
• May train and/or have oversight of others, such as student employees.

Requirements

• Excellent oral and written communication skills required along with the ability to interact effectively in a diverse community.
• Ability to multitask and perform in a busy and stressful environment is essential.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks and follow up efficiently and promptly is essential.
• An understanding of the constraints and legal/ethical requirements of confidentiality and privilege of information required.
• Must be able to successfully complete the five day Security Officer Academy or demonstrate successful completion of the NYS Police Officer Basic Academy.
• Must be able to successfully complete the department’s Campus Safety Officer Field Training program for both components of patrol and dispatch.
• This position has been designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA), in accordance with the federal statutory requirements of the Jeanne Clery Act.
• Ability to work a rotating schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree in criminal justice or related field or equivalent military experience preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, enough to enter data, and familiarity with CAD or Banner desired.
• Experience with access control, closed-circuit television (CCTV) or two way radios desired.
• Previous related work experience as a campus safety/security officer or police officer, and/or prior experience working in a college or university public safety environment is preferred.
• Experience in recognizing and resolving and/or referring to emergency and stressful situations highly desired.
• Knowledge of local and state laws desired.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$23.95 / hour + $1.90 shift differential

Schedule

Weekdays, Evenings, Overnight