Public Safety Officer

Position is responsible for providing a secure environment and reducing public safety risks in the college campus.

• Protect persons and property from unlawful activities and provide a safe and secure campus environment.
• Observe/report unlawful/ unauthorized activities. Identify suspicious people, behaviors and circumstances that may pose a public safety risk and take immediate and appropriate action to prevent incidents.
• Patrol campus/buildings. Monitor building conditions and respond to unsafe conditions, hazards and emergency situations. Follow safety guidelines. Respond to public safety alarms and assist with lockouts.
• Enforce parking regulations, give directions and respond to requests for assistance and information.
• Handle special assignments directed by the Public Safety Director/Supervisors such as driving the campus shuttle between locations on a regular or intermittent basis, special events, reception/visitor building posts and working in command office as needed.

Education/Experience:

• Highschool Diploma or equivalent
• NYS Security Certification
• Valid Driver’s License
• Minimum of two years in a professional environment

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Basic computer skills
• AED knowledge
• Fire Alarm System knowledge
• Customer relations
• Verbal and written communication