Alfred University's Public Safety is looking to fill 2 positions.
The Campus Safety Officer conducts active and regular patrols of
campus grounds and buildings in uniform on foot, car, and/or by
bike to ensure the effective and efficient execution of the mission
of the department in providing a safe and secure environment for
individuals and property at the University. Additionally, the CSO
performs initial investigations of incidents and reported crime,
makes accurate and timely written reports of all activity, responds
to emergencies, problems and complaints and conducts special duties
as assigned. This position requires the ability to work a rotating
shift as determined by the Director of Public Safety and/or the VP
for Student Experience.
Salary/Rate: $20.23-$21.40, 40 hours per week
Responsibilities:
- Be visible and alert at all times
- Greet all guests, visitors and community members politely and
professionally in passing
Follow protocol when responding to incident or crisis
situation
Patrol grounds and buildings in assigned area, occupied or
vacant, to deter and detect criminal activity, security breaches,
safety hazards, maintenance problems and enforce the rules of the
University
Respond to reported incidents and calls for service, takes
necessary action appropriate for the situation according to
guidelines established by the University and departmental policies
and procedures; Assist victims of crimes with making a police
complaint, as desired or required
Lock and unlock buildings and rooms according to schedules,
authorization lists and upon request
Write and submit complete, detailed, legible, and accurate
reports in a timely manner, concerning incidents, accidents and
calls for service
Enforce campus traffic and parking regulations. Direct vehicle
and pedestrian traffic, provide information and directions, arrange
assistance for motorists with mechanical problems, issue parking
tickets and arrange towing of vehicles as necessary
Assist University officials, law enforcement agencies, fire,
and other public safety officials in the performance of those
duties which relate to the mission of the department in maintaining
law, order and public safety on the campus
Will function as the University’s first responder to criminal
incidents, fires, medical emergencies, chemical spills, natural
disasters and other emergencies on campus
Perform various duties consistent with the University's fire
prevention and general safety program. These include inspection of
fire safety equipment, conducting fire drills and other duties
related to the University’s safety programs
Attend and participate in department meetings, successfully
completes training programs when scheduled, including programs held
during regularly scheduled hours and outside regularly scheduled
hours. Some training programs may require travel
Be available for additional work assignments outside regularly
scheduled shifts, which may include security for special events,
athletic contests, staffing shortages and weather/disaster
emergencies.
Other tasks as assigned by the Director of Public Safety and/or
the Vice President for Student Experience
Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED required, willing to provide NYS
Security-licensed course and training on-site and CPR/AED
certification.
- Associate's degree in criminal justice, related discipline or
specialized training in security and safety, or two years’ security
experience in a University/institutional setting with NYS Security
license preferred.
- CSOs must be of the highest character, possess excellent
written and verbal skills, and be able to work in a diverse
environment.
- Ideal candidate will be CPR/AED certified.
Alfred University actively subscribes to a policy of equal
employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any
employee, student or applicant because of race, age, sex, color,
sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, physical
or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin,
marital status, genetic information, military or veteran status,
domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction status,
political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by
applicable law.
