Campus Safety Officer II

About the role

Elmira College is a private liberal arts college located in the Finger Lakes region of New York. The Campus Safety Officer II (CSO) promotes lawful behavior and protects the welfare of students, faculty, staff and visitors as a uniformed presence on campus. The CSO works in partnership with the Director of Campus Safety and fulfills the duties of the Director in their absence or if the Director is unable to carry out their duties.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the shift lead for Campus Safety operations during assigned shift, providing direction to other Campus Safety Officers and coordinating responses to incidents and other safety-related matters
• Be prepared to administer the duties of the Director if that person is absent or unable to carry out responsibilities
• Assist the Director as needed for a variety of areas
• Enforce the Student Code of Conduct of Elmira College
• Assist in training and hiring of Campus Safety personnel
• Provide training for faculty and other staff on security-related issues
• Respond to incidents on campus, determine actions to take, and document a complete written record of the incidents to meet federal and College reporting requirements; provide immediate verbal updates of serious incidents to the Director of Campus Safety and appropriate administration officials as determined by the event
• Conduct regular foot and vehicle patrol as well as surveillance for the entire college campus
• Mobilize local law enforcement and/or appropriate community or campus agencies in situations involving campus disturbances and individual physical or mental illnesses which cannot be resolved through immediately available college resources
• Prevent unauthorized persons from entering the buildings and grounds of the college
• Submit a daily officer report that is clear, accurate, and informative, indicating all significant activities and conditions occurring during the tour of duty
• Respond to emergency maintenance calls and contact appropriate maintenance personnel when necessary
• Investigate violations of college regulations, criminal and civil law, and other complaints committed by or against the college
• Enforce parking and traffic regulations on campus
• Render first aid

Qualifications

• Possess a valid NYS Security Guard License
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Basic computer skills encompassing Microsoft Office, Jenzabar, Maxient, and others
• Familiarity with the Clery Act, Title IX, and other state and federal regulations and reporting requirements
• Ability to effectively manage staff and work with others in a positive manner
• Possess organizational skills
• Valid driver’s license and ability to successfully complete DOT check as required by College auto liability insurance
• Possess CPR and First Aid certification, or successfully complete once employed
• Ability to work a flexible schedule which may include nights, weekends, on call, and holidays

Work location

On-site

Pay

$16.83 per hour