Per Diem Public Safety Officer

Job Summary

A dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart of our mission. As a Catholic and Vincentian university, St. John’s is committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our community.

Essential Functions

• Respond to all calls for assistance which include crimes in progress, past crimes, vehicle accidents, personnel injuries, medical and aided cases, fires, smoke, burglar and duress alarms and render aid as required.
• Render first aid, CPR and utilize Automated External Defibrillator.
• Operate a patrol vehicle in a safe and proficient manner in areas of high pedestrian traffic.
• Conduct field investigations concerning violations of law, violations of University policy and violations of the student code of conduct reported to them. Gather and compile information, and prepare reports.
• Engage with the various campus community departments checking on needs or security concerns.
• Patrol assigned posts or areas either on foot, bicycle, scooter, or in a motor patrol vehicle.
• Participate in crime prevention and community policing activities.
• Direct pedestrian and vehicle traffic and enforce campus parking regulations.
• Perform general security services, including locking and unlocking buildings, rooms, laboratories and roadway gates.
• Assist students who require escorts in and around the campus property due to injury or accessibility issues.
• Assist motorists who are having battery, tire or door lock problems.
• Perform campus access control in security kiosks (booth) by documenting vehicle license plates and issuing parking permits.
• Perform related duties, as assigned.

Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer service oriented and willing to take the extra step to assist people in need.
• Certified in administering CPR or First Aid, as needed, and proficient in the use of an Automatic External Defibrillator.

Work Environment

• Professional office environment as well as outdoors (as required).
• Standard office equipment such as personal computers, printers, etc.
• Patrol on foot, bicycle, scooter, or in radio motor patrol vehicle.
• Climb multiple flights of stairs to conduct verticals.
• Stand or sit for 4-8 hours.
• Lift or move up to 30-50 pounds occasionally.
• Communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Operate departmental equipment.
• Work during emergencies like a fire with smoke conditions, gas leaks, construction within the campus.
• Work during inclement weather conditions.
• Work during emergencies, including pandemics, active shooter, etc.

Required Education and Experience

• Minimum of 5 years security experience.
• New York State Fire Guard License, to be obtained within six months of employment; the license must be renewed by the Officer every two years and an updated copy given to the Executive Director.
• High School diploma or equivalent; college or university degrees preferred.
• Current New York Sate Security guard license and current and clean motor vehicle operator’s license.
• N-95 respirator mask as mandated by OSHA regulations.
• Pass a comprehensive background investigation.
• Work on all shifts, during various hours, including weekends and holidays.

Preferred Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent; college or university degrees preferred.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• City of New York, Fire Department Certificate of Fitness, Citywide Fireguard for Impairment (F-01).

Other Duties

• Operational and special event overtime assignments.
• Shift hours for a period of time to meet the minimum requirements for the department.
• Stay past assigned tour/hours during emergency situations, such as snow storms.