Public Safety Officer I

Job Summary

The Public Safety Officer I is responsible for the detection and prevention of crime, for the protection of persons, property and the general maintenance of peace, order and security; duties include patrol, crowd control, traffic control and dispatching.

About the Role

Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, one of the world’s fastest supercomputers, and the IBM Quantum System One - the first university-based quantum computer in the world. With top notch employee health and retirement benefits, Rensselaer offers its full-time employees a generous paid time off program, tuition remission, and opportunities for career growth.

Responsibilities

• Detect and prevent crime
• Protect persons, property, and the general maintenance of peace, order, and security
• Perform patrol duties
• Control crowds
• Control traffic
• Dispatch as needed

Requirements

• Valid US driver’s license
• Ability to obtain and maintain a NYS Security Guard License
• CPR and AED certification within three months of hire
• Successfully complete Rensselaer's Field Officer Training Program within four (4) months of hire
• Available for flexible shift scheduling

Qualifications

• Some college credits after completing high school or GED
• Five (5) years of safety, security, law enforcement experience or other related experience may be substituted for college credits
• Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer relations skills
• Ability to handle multiple emergency situations
• Ability to use crisis intervention techniques
• Ability to use relevant personal and/or mobile computing technology

Benefits

Rensselaer offers a comprehensive and affordable benefits package including a generous paid time off program, tuition remission, and opportunities for career growth. Rensselaer is recognized locally and nationally for the depth and breadth of its compensation and benefits program.

Pay

Expected Hiring Range: Public Safety Officer I $20.25 Public Safety Officer II $22.55 Qualifications for Public Safety Officer II include: Officer II may require a higher educational standard, specialized certifications, or additional years of experience. At least five (5) years of combined safety, security, law enforcement, or related experience, which can substitute for college credits. Prior supervisory or leadership experience in a safety or security setting preferred. Advanced certifications in security or law enforcement practices.

Schedule

Shift Public Safety: Various Shifts. All members of the Department of Public Safety must be available for flexible shift scheduling Including: 3rd shift 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM 2nd Shift 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM 1st Shift 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM Travel Local travel between campus locations only Driving Driving a Rensselaer vehicle for non-passenger use