Public Safety Officer

Responsibilities

• Be visible and alert at all times
• Greet all guests, visitors and community members politely and professionally in passing
• Follow protocol when responding to incident or crisis situation
• Patrol grounds and buildings in assigned area, occupied or vacant, to deter and detect criminal activity, security breaches, safety hazards, maintenance problems and enforce the rules of the University
• Respond to reported incidents and calls for service, takes necessary action appropriate for the situation according to guidelines established by the University and departmental policies and procedures; Assist victims of crimes with making a police complaint, as desired or required
• Lock and unlock buildings and rooms according to schedules, authorization lists and upon request
• Write and submit complete, detailed, legible, and accurate reports in a timely manner, concerning incidents, accidents and calls for service
• Enforce campus traffic and parking regulations. Direct vehicle and pedestrian traffic, provide information and directions, arrange assistance for motorists with mechanical problems, issue parking tickets and arrange towing of vehicles as necessary
• Aid University officials, law enforcement agencies, fire, and other public safety officials in the performance of those duties which relate to the mission of the department in maintaining law, order and public safety on the campus
• Function as the University’s first responder to criminal incidents, fires, medical emergencies, chemical spills, natural disasters and other emergencies on campus
• Perform various duties consistent with the University's fire prevention and general safety program. These include inspection of fire safety equipment, conducting fire drills and other duties related to the University’s safety programs
• Attend and participate in department meetings, successfully completes training programs when scheduled, including programs held during regularly scheduled hours and outside regularly scheduled hours. Some training programs may require travel
• Be available for additional work assignments outside regularly scheduled shifts, which may include security for special events, athletic contests, staffing shortages and weather/disaster emergencies
• Other tasks as assigned by the Director of Public Safety and/or the Vice President for Student Experience

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required, willing to provide NYS Security-licensed course and training on-site and CPR/AED certification
• Associate's degree in criminal justice, related discipline or specialized training in security and safety, or two years’ security experience in a University/institutional setting with NYS Security license preferred
• CSOs must be of the highest character, possess excellent written and verbal skills, and be able to work in a diverse environment
• Ideal candidate will be CPR/AED certified