Campus Safety and Security Officer

Potsdam, NY
Clarkson University Police Department

Salary: $16.00 – USD $17.50 /Hr.

Position Summary:

Participate in a variety of safety and security activities on the Clarkson University campuses; conduct foot and vehicular patrols of the campuses, secure buildings, respond to emergencies, assist in traffic control and parking enforcement, confront violations of University Regulations, assist external law enforcement and/or public service agencies as required in campus related incidents. Prepare written investigative reports of all incidents on campus.

Essential Functions:

  • Conduct foot, bicycle and vehicular security patrol
  • Act as the primary Campus Safety & Security telephone contact via the cell phone as needed and instructed. Maintain communication channels, utilizing scanners, two-way radio, etc.
  • Provide security service as required to all members of the University community. Provide security and traffic control for special events assigned
  • Maintain current training and certifications in all aspects of security and safety relating to the campus community and as required by law
  • Respond to all building alarms. Report all fires to the local fire department and fire/smoke alarms to the Physical Plant; be familiar with locations of all pull stations and fire extinguishers. Report all system malfunctions to appropriate on-call personnel
  • Assist in the maintenance of the Access Control System
  • Conduct building fire drills as required by law
  • Report building emergencies to appropriate personnel and submit written reports of response
  • File Defect Sheets on any hazardous defects or system malfunctions
  • Confront any person violating, or suspected of violating University regulations
  • Request appropriate law enforcement intervention/support as necessary
  • Report all incidents or offenses to University authorities and advise external law enforcement agencies as required
  • Complete official reports on all incidents and offenses in a timely manner
  • Assist in the promotion of crime prevention and security and safety awareness for the University community
  • Serve as a liaison with HRs/RAs in promoting residence hall safety and security
  • Administer CPR, AED and First Aid as required
  • Provide medical transport assistance upon request
  • Assist in campus parking management, enforce parking regulations, issue tickets to illegally parked vehicles on campus and enter written tickets into motor vehicle system
  • Report road conditions in inclement weather for snow removal
  • Assist in keeping parking lots clear of parked vehicles for snow removal
  • Perform other related duties as assigned by the Office of Campus Safety & Security
  • Performance of above duties require you to be at work on Campus

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma required
  • Must be willing to get certified by the State of New York as a Security Guard (8 Hour Pre- Assignment Course for Security Guards) within 30 days of hire
  • Certified in CPR, AED and First Aid
  • New York State driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to the University

Preferred Requirements:

  • Associate Degree in Criminal Justice or related field preferred
  • Police and/or Security Officer Experience preferred
  • Law enforcement experience is helpful
  • Police and/ or Security Officer Experience preferred
  • Police and/ or Security Officer Experience preferred