Residential Community Safety Officer

Job #: F00921

Location: Syracuse, NY

Pay Range: $17.817 Per Hour

Hours: Shift hours for this position are 10:00 pm - 8:00 am.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Description:

The Residential Community Safety Officer (RCSO) is an academic full-time hourly position that assists the Department of Public Safety (DPS) in maintaining safe access in Campus Residential Halls.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience in a collegiate setting is preferred.
• Must be able to obtain a New York State Security Guard license and meet department and New York State Security Guard Act standards and qualifications.
• Successful completion of a Field Training Program.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a thorough background check which includes employment history, character references and a criminal records check.
• Upon hire, candidates must submit to a pre-employment drug test and future random drug screenings.

Job Specific Qualifications:

Skills and Knowledge:

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team and the ability to interrelate with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to be creative and innovative in solving issues and problems.
• Good customer service skills and proven oral and written communication skills are essential.
• Assertive and helpful personality necessary.
• Attention to detail, focus and alertness required.

Responsibilities:

• The Residential Community Safety Officer (RCSO) is responsible for validating access at designated residential living center doors during specific scheduled hours.
• Validate the IDs of all persons entering the residential facility.
• Ensure that all visitors and guests are signed in and the appropriate sponsorship is confirmed.
• When necessary, effectively communicate with non-authorized visitors SUs access policies.
• Use sound judgment and reasoning when faced with questionable or ambiguous situations.
• Be responsible for accurate time reporting.
• Prepare written reports regarding unauthorized access, including creating incident reports and judicial complaints.
• Utilize standard radio communications to report incidents to Public Safety.
• Foot patrol may be required.

About Syracuse University:

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and nearly 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors and 100 minors offered through 13 schools and colleges; nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit www.syracuse.edu.

About the Syracuse area:

Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.