PATROL OFFICER

About the role

Perform a variety of crime prevention, surveillance, and law enforcement duties to protect students, staff, faculty and College property and maintain public order and safety on the Ithaca College campus.

Enforce Ithaca College and department regulations and policies, New York State Penal Laws, vehicle, traffic and other laws.

Promote positive community relations by supporting and participating in community-oriented policing programs and activities and maintain good relations by providing quality service.

Responsibilities

• Patrol designated areas of the campus to preserve law and order, prevent and deter crime, discover the commission of crimes, identify and process violators, enforce traffic regulations, patrol parking lots, residential and academic facilities, and all College property and buildings to ensure their security.
• Take necessary action to protect life and property.
• Respond to and investigate non-criminal calls including student welfare checks, service-related requests, and medical assistance or emergency first aid needs.
• Take necessary action to protect life and property.
• Respond to and investigate criminal calls and any other violations, misdemeanors and felonies; take appropriate action to protect life and property.
• Take individuals into custody, fingerprint, process and transport.
• Accurately document incidents through detailed reports that capture all relevant circumstances, actions, conditions, and relevant information.
• Conduct investigations of campus incidents involving violations of law, college policy, and accidents and injuries.
• Prepare investigative reports and prepare and present testimony in court or at campus disciplinary hearings.
• Collect and maintain evidence and property as required and effect warrants as directed.
• Prepare, complete, and submit all required reports, records, logs, and documentation in a timely, accurate, professional, and thorough manner, ensuring compliance with departmental policies, legal requirements, College procedures, and applicable reporting standards.
• Conduct field interviews of victims, witnesses, complainants, and suspicious persons as appropriate to obtain and assess information, develop investigative leads, support criminal and administrative investigations, gather documentation and evidence, and enhance campus safety and security.
• Provide reassurance, assistance and support to persons in need of public safety services, maintaining a professional, compassionate and community policing-oriented approach during routine and emergency situations.
• Respond to and conduct investigation of fire and intrusion alarms; check and reset alarm system and related emergency equipment.
• Take appropriate action to protect life and property.
• Serve as officer in charge in the absence of the sergeant or corporal and as assigned.
• Interpret regulations and directives; supervise and participate in the activities of patrol officers and other assigned shift personnel; review information from prior shift and coordinate work assignments for the shift.
• Monitor work performance to ensure compliance with established departmental regulations; review accuracy and completeness of shift reports, and advise departmental management of conditions affecting campus safety and security.
• Determine appropriate notification of College administration, department supervisors and off campus agencies of incidents and cases; follow established protocol and requirements in making notifications.
• Regulate pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular traffic; investigate traffic accidents and complete accident reports; enforce vehicle, traffic, and parking violations.
• Provide emergency first aid response to members of the College community and visitors in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Participate in and provide support for special events. Provide traffic and crowd control at sporting events, commencement, freshman orientation, registration, concerts, parties, exhibits and other special events.
• Establish and maintain constructive relationships with community members, off campus law enforcement agencies, fire, emergency and service organizations.
• Serve as a resource by sharing relevant information about the College with students, staff and the broader community as appropriate.
• Serve as field training officer to include training on policies and procedures, supervising the activities of designated trainees, and documentation of trainee progress.
• Provide regular crime prevention education through workshops and outreach, while actively developing and promoting community policing programs.
• Provide assistance to and work in collaboration with Environmental Health and Safety officers as needed; determine appropriate action and assignments based on area of expertise and experience.
• Perform duties of communications specialist or security officer as directed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; preference will be given to candidates with relevant experience in law enforcement, security, military service, or other professional roles demonstrating responsibility, reliability, and public service;
• A minimum of 21 years of age;
• Successful completion of or the ability to complete the New York State Basic Course for Police Officers and certification;
• Demonstrated ability to successfully complete the Ithaca College Office of Public Safety Field Training and Evaluation program;
• Possession of or the ability to obtain a New York State Pistol Permit;
• A valid New York State drivers license or the ability to obtain one and must meet the eligibility requirements to drive a College vehicle;
• Ability and flexibility to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, special events and overtime (scheduled and unscheduled);
• Demonstrated ability to successfully perform the essential functions and duties associated with the position are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required;
• Preference given to candidates with relevant experience in law enforcement, security, military service, or other professional roles;
• Minimum of 21 years of age;
• Successfully completed or able to complete the New York State Basic Course for Police Officers and certification;
• Demonstrated ability to successfully complete the Ithaca College Office of Public Safety Field Training and Evaluation program;
• Possession of or the ability to obtain a New York State Pistol Permit;
• A valid New York State drivers license or the ability to obtain one and meet the eligibility requirements to drive a College vehicle;
• Ability and flexibility to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, special events and overtime (scheduled and unscheduled);
• Demonstrated ability to successfully perform the essential functions and duties associated with the position are required.

Skills

• Ability to enforce regulations and policies;
• Knowledge of New York State Penal Laws;
• Ability to respond to and investigate criminal and non-criminal calls;
• Ability to collect and maintain evidence;
• Ability to prepare and present testimony;
• Ability to conduct field interviews;
• Ability to provide emergency first aid;
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with community members and law enforcement agencies;
• Ability to provide regular crime prevention education;
• Ability to assist with environmental health and safety issues.

Benefits

• Healthcare including vision and dental;
• Generous Paid Time Off Policies;
• 403B Retirement Savings Plan with Matching Employer Contribution;
• EAP;
• Flexible Work Plans;
• Education Benefits;
• Career-Enhancing Trainings.

Pay

$28.24 per hour

Schedule

Rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, special events and overtime (scheduled and unscheduled).