Position/Job Summary
Perform a variety of crime prevention, surveillance, and law enforcement duties to protect students, staff, faculty and College property and maintain public order and safety on the Ithaca College campus. Enforce Ithaca College and department regulations and policies, New York State Penal Laws, vehicle, traffic and other laws. Promote positive community relations by supporting and participating in community-oriented policing programs and activities and maintain good relations by providing quality…
service. Serve as officer in charge in the absence of a sergeant on duty or as assigned. Serve as field training officer and regularly conduct certification, training and informational programs and/or workshops. Establish and maintain liaison with on and off campus community members and a variety of off-campus law enforcement agencies.
Position/Job Responsibilities
- Patrol designated areas of the campus to preserve law and order, prevent and deter crime, discover the commission of crimes, identify and process violators, enforce traffic regulations, patrol parking lots, residential and academic facilities, and all College property and buildings to ensure their security.
- Respond to and investigate non-criminal calls including student welfare checks, service-related requests, and medical assistance or emergency first aid needs.
- Respond to and investigate criminal calls and any other violations, misdemeanors and felonies; take appropriate action to protect life and property.
- Conduct investigations of campus incidents involving violations of law, college policy, and accidents and injuries.
- Prepare, complete, and submit all required reports, records, logs, and documentation in a timely, accurate, professional, and thorough manner.
- Conduct field interviews of victims, witnesses, complainants, and suspicious persons as appropriate.
- Provide reassurance, assistance and support to persons in need of public safety services.
- Respond to and conduct investigation of fire and intrusion alarms.
- Serve as officer in charge in the absence of the sergeant or corporal and as assigned.
- Determine appropriate notification of College administration, department supervisors and off campus agencies of incidents and cases.
- Regulate pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular traffic; investigate traffic accidents and complete accident reports.
- Provide emergency first aid response to members of the College community and visitors.
- Participate in and provide support for special events.
- Establish and maintain constructive relationships with community members, off campus law enforcement agencies, fire, emergency and service organizations.
- Serve as field training officer to include training on policies and procedures.
- Provide regular crime prevention education through workshops and outreach.
- Provide assistance to and work in collaboration with Environmental Health and Safety officers as needed.
Position/Job Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required; preference will be given to candidates with relevant experience in law enforcement, security, military service, or other professional roles demonstrating responsibility, reliability, and public service; a minimum of 21 years of age; successful completion of or the ability to complete the New York State Basic Course for Police Officers and certification; demonstrated ability to successfully complete the Ithaca College Office of Public Safety Field Training and Evaluation program; possession of or the ability to obtain a New York State Pistol Permit; a valid New York State drivers license or the ability to obtain one and must meet the eligibility requirements to drive a College vehicle; ability and flexibility to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, special events and overtime (scheduled and unscheduled) and demonstrated ability to successfully perform the essential functions and duties associated with the position are required.
