Campus Security Assistant (71106)

About Pratt

Pratt Institute provides the creative leaders of tomorrow the professional knowledge and experience to make a better world. A world-class and internationally ranked college with programs in art, design, architecture, liberal arts and sciences, and information studies, Pratt offers nearly 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

The Institute's impact expands beyond its 25-acre residential campus in Brooklyn to cutting-edge facilities throughout the borough, a landmark building and public gallery in Manhattan, as well as an extension campus, Pratt Munson College of Art and Design in Utica, New York. On Governors Island, Pratt is a core partner on the Stony Brook University team selected to develop the New York Climate Exchange, a research and educational hub poised to establish New York City as the global leader for the most pressing issue of our time: climate change. Another extension of Pratt's campus is the Research Yard, a 20,000-square-foot facility that brings together the research activities of Pratt Institute under one roof in the Brooklyn Navy Yard (BNY).

Since our founding in 1887, Pratt has upheld the belief that education should be accessible to all who wish to learn. As a community, we define ourselves as standard setters who are:

• Resourceful and collaborative problem solvers,
• Socially responsible and equity-centered creatives,
• Adaptable and resilient global stewards,
• Inquisitive and compassionate community members.

Description

In accordance with the policies of Pratt Public Safety, and under the supervision of the Public Safety Tour Supervisor, incumbents will perform duties supporting the safe access to campus residence halls and as needed fixed Public Safety posts.

Campus Security Assistants work closely with Public Safety Officers (Public Safety Officer Level II) and Residence Life professional staff. The major distinction between a Campus Security Assistant (Public Safety Officer Level I) and a Public Safety Officer (Public Safety Officer Level II) is that Campus Security Assistants are not required to have an NYS driver's license at the time of hire, nor to maintain the same throughout their employment with Pratt.

Examples of Duties

Typical Post Duties

• As needed, act as a First Responder to alarms, medical emergencies, and calls for service.
• Observe campus activities, reporting suspicious behavior and other incidents to the Public Safety Command Center/or a Public Safety Tour Supervisor.
• Enforce Institute rules and regulations as specified in Standard Operating Procedures, Post Orders, and Special Directives.
• Check IDs and parking passes / permits (where applicable) of students, faculty, staff, and visitors, in accordance with the Institute's access policy.
• Ensures Visitor Management procedures and the credentialing of visitors.
• Answer department radio and telephone lines, including emergency calls.
• Provide travel directions and instructions to Institute and campus buildings, offices, and services.
• Reports and documents items to campus Lost and Found.
• Coordinate and Communicate with the Public Safety Command Center, Tour.
• Supervisor(s), and Residence Life professional staff.
• Always present a positive and friendly attitude while greeting faculty, staff, students, and visitors.

Typical Administrative Duties

• Maintain an account of daily job/post activities and incidents, as they occur, in the manner determined by the Campus Public Safety Director.
• Carefully monitor campus/building CCTV systems.
• Perform assigned Fire Safety duties, including acting as a Fire Warden or Fire Guard during fire drills, emergencies, and other building evacuations.
• Monitor building access control for community members and visitors.
• When assigned, maintain post and tour logs, guaranteeing that logs are kept current and entries are up-to-date.
• Maintain radio contact with the Public Safety Command Center.

Qualifications A total of 2 years of full-time security work experience OR 4 years of U.S. Military service. Prior experience in concierge services, hospitality management, or security industry A.S. degree or equivalent in any field of study. Minimum Qualifications:

• Proof of meeting the minimum requirements is required prior to the appointment.
• A total of 1-year of full-time security work experience.
• English Proficiency: candidates must be able to speak, read, write, and comprehend the English Language well enough to meet the minimally acceptable performance standards set for job tasks.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Upon being hired, agree to complete the following training as required by Section 89-G of Article 7A; all persons engaged in security guard activities be registered with the New York Department of State (DOS), and complete all training (unless exempt) at schools approved by the Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS).
• The following training courses include the 8-Hour Pre-Assignment Training- A general introductory course and the 16-Hour On-The-Job Training (OJT) - A course relevant to the duties of guards, requirements of the work site, and the needs of the employer. (You must complete this training within 90 days of employment as a security guard.)
• Upon being hired agree to complete a course(s) of instruction in first-aid, CPR &AED, as well as any other health, safety, or related training deemed necessary by Pratt Institute, at Pratt's expense.
• Candidates must also meet physical requirements, including a screen for drug usage, and a background check, prior to being offered employment.

Benefits: Medical Dental Vision HSA Company Sponsored Basic Life & AD&D Company Sponsored Long Term Disability Flex Spending Account (Health, Dependant Care) Commuter Benefits (Transit & Parking) Disability (NYS) Short Term Disability (Voluntary) Long Term Disability Union Pension Plan Voluntary Supplemental Retirement Plan Paid Time Off (Vac & Sick)