Campus Safety Officer (Patrol)

Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Campus Safety Officer (Patrol)
Posting Number
S00463
Position Type
Full Time
Hours/Schedule
Standard hours: Hours may vary based on operational needs.
Campus
Main Campus, Utica NY
Date Position Available
01/01/2024
Posted Salary
$20.00/hour
FLSA Status
Non - Exempt
Benefits Eligible
Yes
If yes, please select:
All Benefits
Position Summary Information
Position Summary
This position is responsible for protecting students, faculty and staff on campus property and maintaining the security of the campus buildings, facilities, parking lots, pedestrian ways, and
grounds of the University.
Location
Utica, NY
Application Deadline
*Full consideration by*:
Open Until Filled
Yes
Major Responsibilities
An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential duties:

• Act as a first responder to all campus emergencies, inclusive of medical and criminal, that could be potentially be hazardous and/or life threatening.
• Uphold University policies and procedures as they relate to safety and security concerns.
• Maintain a strong, healthy working relationship with all departments of the University.
• Conduct routine inspection tours of Campus facilities documenting unusual safety and security concerns. This includes vehicular and foot patrols.
• Remain observant for circumstances that could lead to loss or damage to property and equipment. This includes response to fire alarms, investigations into the alarm occurrence and verification of building evacuation.
• Unlock and secure buildings as scheduled for events and ensure all windows and doors are secure as scheduled. This may include assisting students and staff with lockouts.
• Observe and report hazardous conditions to management.
• Ensure inside and outside lights are turned on/off as required and informs supervisor when any electrical or mechanical system is malfunctioning.
• Ensure only authorized persons are admitted to the campus while on duty.
• Become knowledgeable about the Campus in order to direct visitors and assist as necessary.
• Monitor parking lots and direct traffic and parking as necessary
• Uphold campus traffic regulations surrounding parking and vehicle operation, issuing citations when warranted.
• Uphold campus policies and regulations.
• Observe weather conditions on campus and report dangerous or unusual weather-related activity to management.
• Complete investigations of University violations, including reviewing camera footage, interviewing witnesses, and writing incident reports.
• Serve as a liaison for the University with local law enforcement.
• Provide awareness education/information on an informal basis to students, faculty and staff during other duties.
• Conduct monthly fire extinguisher inspections to ensure all are fully charged and operational.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Campus Safety.

Driving Responsibilities
A valid NYS Driver's License is required. Routine operation of University Campus Safety vehicles will be required during the performance of duties.
Travel
Supervises
This position does not supervise.
Education & Experience Qualifications
High school diploma, with special consideration for those who hold Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's degrees. Also, the applicants must be at least 21 years of age.
Minimum Skills/Abilities
Knowledge:

• Current policies, procedures, and strategies for public safety and security.
• Customer and personal services.
• Computer software used within the department to include but not limited to Microsoft Office, Excel, the Incident Reporting System (Guardian).

Skills:

• Strong written and oral communications and relational skills.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.
• Composing and writing reports, forms, and memos.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Abilities:

• Responsible for being on-call, working odd shifts, inclusive of weekends and holidays.
• Must regularly stand or walk for extended periods of time.
• Must remain accessible for phone communication.
• Maintain a professional appearance and conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times.
• Mentally analyze a situation, solve problems, and make decisions under pressure in area of responsibility.
• Read and understand written instruction and communicate information and ideas in clear and concise written form.

Applicant Documents Instructions
All positions at Utica University support the University's mission and values in part by being active members of an inclusive environment. Please describe in your diversity statement how you would see yourself incorporating this into this role.
In line with the University's Affirmative Action Policy, there is no requirement or expectation that a candidate disclose their identity or membership in any protected class or group, either in the diversity statement or in other application documents submitted to the search committee. For additional information on what to provide in your diversity statement please reference the diversity statement guide at the following link: https://www.utica.edu/hr/media/Diversity_Statement_Guide.pdf
Additional information
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
EEO/AA Statement
Utica University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the
diversity of its workforce. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, sex,
pregnancy, ethnic or national origin, religion, marital status, age, sexual
orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status,
disability, citizenship status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence
victim status, or protected status under applicable local, state, or
federal law.
Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community
Our community of students, faculty and staff reflect a diversity of experiences, opinions, and cultural backgrounds shaped by biology, society, history, and choice. Our community includes members who are diverse by virtue of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religious and/or spiritual affiliations, and socioeconomic status, as well as the number of other ways in which who we are influences how we see the world. Furthermore, we value and celebrate diversity, and this results in a commitment to multiculturalism. We believe that within the community of human persons, all cultures, perspectives, and beliefs about faith, ideals, taste and lifestyles are of equal value. Our diversity deepens our commitment to nurture a multicultural environment in which we engage with others and blend perspectives, to learn about diverse cultures, to explore who we are and where we come from and to accept one another without prejudice. The Utica University Mission and Values Statement includes a commitment to fostering diversity in perspective, background, and experience within an environment that is dedicated to the freedom of expression and the open sharing of ideas.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Located in the heart of central New York, Utica University is a comprehensive,
independent, private institution founded in 1946 to offer options for
college study to veterans returning from the second world war. More than
seventy years since veterans returned from WWII, this tradition of serving
veterans is still held in high regard here at Utica University, and we are proud to
welcome veterans as students and as valued members of our faculty and
professional staff.