Campus Law Enforcement

Salary: $55,337-61,019

Position Summary:

This is a sworn, armed, law enforcement position where if selected, the candidate will be required to attend a law enforcement academy if NYS certification is not already possessed. The provisional appointment will become permanent upon successfully passing the NYS Civil Service examination in a reachable score for appointment.

Essential Functions:

• Implements and maintains established security plans, policies and procedures for the provision of a safe, secure campus environment and the protection of persons and property.
  
• Patrols buildings, grounds and parking areas on foot or in a patrol vehicle to maintain order, protect persons and property, control traffic, provide first aide and to prevent trespassing, theft or damage.
  
• Acts as liaison between the college and law enforcement and fire fighting agencies to establish and maintain an effective system of crime and fire prevention and to ensure an accurate, expedient reporting system.
  
• Investigates, documents and makes follow-up reports and recommendations of all incidents reported or assigned to the Campus Security Officer and implements recommendations as directed.
  
• Monitors the effective operation of security and fire alarm and energy management systems to ensure full operational condition; reports on and takes corrective action necessary to rectify any operational deficiencies or defects.
  
• Makes regularly scheduled fire inspections of buildings and fire extinguishers.
  
• Maintains campus incident and crime and safety records; develops related reports for the college, state university system and federal, state and local governments as required.
  
• Works with campus groups and employees on such programs as self-protection, escort services, student patrols and the prevention of crime on campus.
  
• Identifies problem areas and suggests changes in lighting, shrubbery or concealed areas.
  
• Is responsible for the security of campus buildings and facilities when not in use; secures and checks all doors, windows and entrances to buildings to be sure that they are secure.
  
• Ensures that all doors and entrances are unlocked for daily activities and classes.
  
• Controls and directs traffic on campus or campus related roads, grounds and parking areas; issues parking violation tickets.
  
• Investigates motor vehicle accidents that occur on campus or campus related property.
  
• Provides assistance to motorists with lock-outs, dead batteries and other vehicular problems.
  
• Gives directions and information to students and visitors.
  
• Enforces the college’s policies and student conduct and disciplinary procedures.
  
• Works closely with outside law enforcement agencies to coordinate investigative activities that lead off campus or may come on to campus.
  
• Contacts snow removal contractor/grounds crew when necessary.
  
• Operates a motor vehicle on and off campus to extension sites and governmental agencies to carry out essential job functions.

Requirements:

• Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with an associate’s degree or completion of sixty (60) semester credit hours; or,
• Two (2) years of work experience, or its part time equivalent, in a uniformed position requiring police officer or peace officer certification; or,
• An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B).
• When required to operate a motor vehicle, possession of a valid New York State Drivers’ License, including any special endorsements, as required for the type of vehicle being operated.