Public Safety Officer

St. John's University · Jamaica, NY · 1 mo ago

Information Technology$49k/yrVolunteer

Respond to all calls for assistance including 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.
Aid students who require escorts in and around the campus property due to injury or accessibility issues.
Aid 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.

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

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.

Full-time Public Safety Officers may be assigned different shifts 24/7, including holidays and weekends.

Public Safety Officers may be asked to work at any of our branch campuses within the US only.

Prefer a 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.
Candidate must hold a High School diploma or equivalent; college or university degrees preferred.
Candidate must possess and maintain a current New York Sate Security guard license as well as possess and maintain a current and clean motor vehicle operator’s license.
Candidate must be able to perform their responsibilities while wearing an N-95 respirator mask as mandated by OSHA regulations.
Candidates must pass a comprehensive background investigation.
Candidates must be able to work on all shifts, during various hours, including weekends and holidays.

Candidate must hold a High School diploma or equivalent; college or university degrees preferred.

Candidate must hold a High School diploma or equivalent; college or university degrees preferred.
Candidate must possess and maintain a current New York Sate Security guard license as well as possess and maintain a current and clean motor vehicle operator’s license.
Candidate must possess and maintain a City of New York, Fire Department Certificate of Fitness, Citywide Fireguard for Impairment (F-01). Candidates who do not possess this certificate at time of hire must obtain the certificate within ninety (90) days of employment.

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