Campus Public Safety Officer

University Heights Association

Office of Public Safety

TITLE: Public Safety Officer

SUMMARY:

Maintain the safety and security of 3 college campuses including Russell Sage College, Albany Law School and Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. The Public Safety Officer position is a vital position for the everyday operations of UHA Public Safety. It is a 24/7 operation broken down into 3 shifts. Positions included but are not limited to walking posts, bicycle patrol, vehicle posts and static posts.

ALBANY CAMPUSES

• Full Time
• Work Hours
• Evening Shift: 4:00pm – Midnight
• Night Shift: Midnight – 8:00am

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Patrol campus and perimeter on foot, bicycle and by motor vehicle while maintaining radio contact with campus security dispatcher.
• Enforce College regulations and correct parking conditions
• Remove safety hazards
• Maintain security of all buildings and members of campus community
• Inspect assigned buildings on each tour for conditions of door locks, fire exit signs, and windows
• Inspect all exterior and security lighting and checks for illegal entry on all night tours
• Respond to calls and participate in investigations of incidents as needed
• Provides comprehensive notes and summaries to the Computerized Incident Reporting System,
• Conducts resident alarm checks and fire drills during semester
• Provide security escort for students, staff, and faculty to and from campus buildings
• Answer calls when assigned dispatch duty
• Issue parking tickets
• Direct patrons to appropriate parking during special events
• Provide access to locked facilities on campus
• Maintain constant communication with the Security Dispatcher while on duty
• Follows established college policies and procedures, including the timely use of email to routinely communicate with supervisor and others as required, time reporting procedures, and equipment check in/check out during shift.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School graduate/or GED required
• A valid NYS Security Guard license is required at the time of hire
• Ability to walk extensively across multiple areas of campus up to 5 miles/day, as well as standing for long periods of time is required.
• Must be able to climb stairs, ladders, lifts, as well as occasionally reach, stoop, crouch, sit, and kneel.
• A valid NYS driver's license, with no more than 2 moving violation convictions and/or accidents within the past 40 months required.
• Six months previous experience in a security enforcement position preferred
• First Aid/ CPR /AED certification is preferred.
• Ability to interact in a service oriented and professional manner with members of the campus community and general public.
• Must have a reliable way to work.
• Strong knowledge of the local roadways throughout the immediate areas surrounding the campuses.
• Strong communication skills.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)
• Security Guard License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $38,000 - $40,000