Safety Officer: Full-Time Opening

Pay

$22.00 per hour.

Benefits

• Medical coverage at no cost to qualifying employees
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance
• Retirement savings plan with high employer contributions
• Generous paid time off program
• Additional benefits not listed

About the role

The Security Officer supports the college in protecting life and property on campus and delivers services that assist in the efficient conduct of administrative business. Reporting to the Director – Campus Safety, the officer maintains safety and security by patrolling areas and enforcing college rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Patrol campus buildings, stairwells, parking lots, and roadways to assist in crime and fire prevention.
• Check for fires, vandalism, suspicious activity, or safety hazards during security and public‑safety patrols.
• Examine doors and windows to ensure security; monitor closed buildings for unauthorized persons or suspicious activity.
• Perform periodic checks of emergency call boxes and lights, reporting any malfunctions.
• Remain alert for emergencies and provide first‑line response, emergency management, or referral to off‑campus services as required.
• Enforce campus policies and procedures while maintaining confidentiality in law‑enforcement or security matters.
• Safeguard and control loss of campus property.
• Direct traffic and enforce parking regulations, issuing tickets as needed.
• Identify, report, and investigate violations of campus code of conduct and local/state laws, including conducting preliminary and follow‑up investigations and taking statements.
• Provide service to visitors, faculty, staff, and students, including transportation for injured or sick individuals.
• Transport heavy bags of change to and from banks.
• Respond to complaints of disturbances, fights, suspicious persons, and emergencies ranging from noise complaints to major medical emergencies.
• Prepare routine, standardized reports and daily logs.
• Furnish escort services for visitors, employees, and students; provide directions and general information as needed.
• Inform and warn violators of campus policy and procedure infractions.
• Interact with police, fire, and other emergency service providers.
• Perform any other job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required).
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in security or law enforcement.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Valid New York State Security Guard License.
• Ability to be certified in basic First Aid and CPR.
• Associate’s degree (preferred).

Skills

• High level of service responsiveness to internal and external customers.
• Ability to determine when situations require escalation or can be handled independently.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and conceptual skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer‑service skills for working with all members of the college community.
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse, multicultural environment.
• Strong teamwork, adaptability, dependability, and ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Discretion in handling confidential issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and general computer use.

Working Conditions

• Flexible schedule; may include different shifts, varied work schedules, and overtime as required.
• Must stand, walk, climb stairs, bend, and stretch for the duration of the shift.
• Outdoor work for extended periods, sometimes in extreme temperatures and on uneven wooden terrain.
• Physical ability to perform CPR.
• Effective communication (speaking and hearing clearly) in person, via telephone, and via radio.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations promptly.
• Must be able to move up to 75 lb and lift up to 40 lb.