Position Details Posting Summary
Position Title: Safety & Security Officer
Overview
St. John Fisher University is an independent liberal arts institution that provides a transformative education to approximately 3800 undergraduate, masters, and doctoral students each year. Across its five Schools, Fisher offers nearly 40 majors in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, business, education, and nursing. The Universitys residential campus boasts a robust living and learning community and a successful intercollegiate athletics program. Fisher is a community where all are welcome, regardless of religious or cultural background. The University continues to honor its founders, the Congregation of St. Basil, by embracing their motto: "Teach Me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge."
We are located in Pittsford, N.Y., seven miles outside of the city of Rochester. The campus is situated on 164 park-like acres-a beautiful setting for a warm, friendly campus community.
Job Responsibilities
Shift assignments are made based on operational needs and subject to change - see Work Hours for hours of operation. The officer would be expected to perform routine security patrols, investigate reported and self-initiated complaints. Investigate and prepare reports on all incidents reported to security, criminal complaints, fire alarms, injuries, accidents, and illnesses. Respond to emergency situations, assist with building evacuation, and provide aid and assistance where needed. Assist with medical needs and call for transportation to medical resources. Other routine duties include but are not limited to on-campus parking and traffic enforcement and control, enforce college regulations, and lock and unlock campus buildings. The officer will also be available to operate all department vehicles, which include campus shuttles and provide security escorts to students, faculty, and staff upon request.
Education and Experience
Education Required: Associate Degree in Criminal Justice or equivalent experience
Preferred: Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice
Experience: Prior Law Enforcement experience preferred but not required
Licenses: Must have a valid drivers license with no significant convictions NYS Security License - All officers must possess a valid NYS Security Guard license. If you are not currently licensed as a NYS Security Guard, Fisher will take care of the expenses associated with obtaining your license.
Competencies
Skills:
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Good physical condition, including hearing, eyesight, and walking ability, are required. Good verbal and writing skills are also necessary.
Work Environment
All campus-owned and controlled properties. Patrols, inspections, and investigations require frequent indoor and outdoor routines in all types of weather conditions, foot, vehicle, and stationary patrols required, possible exposure to hazardous materials, severe weather conditions, and physical confrontations with unstable persons and individuals who are violating laws and regulations.
Equipment to be Used
Job Type and Work Hours
This is an entry-level position, full-time. Work Hours: 40 hours during one of the following shifts:
Special Conditions for Eligibility
EEO Statement
It is the policy of St. John Fisher University to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with the applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in each locality in which the University has employees.
The University does not discriminate against applicants or employees in hiring, promotion, termination, or the terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, perceived sex, gender identity, gender expression, the status of being transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, military status, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, or genetic information, arrest or conviction record status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Title IX Coordinator is the designated University official with primary responsibility for coordinating compliance with Title IX and related federal and state laws. The Title IX Coordinator, Meg Flaherty, Ph.D., can be reached by phone at 585-385-8232, email at titleix@sjfc.edu, in-person in Campus Center 209, or outside of business hours by contacting the Office of Safety and Security at 585-385-8111.
Work Location
3690 East Ave. Rochester, NY 14618
FLSA Non-Exempt Salary Hourly Range: $20.00 per hour
Notes
The salary range for this role is set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, qualifications, experience, and education. The above hiring range is one component of the Universitys competitive Total Rewards package, which can be viewed here.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number: S00511P Desired Start Date: Open Date: Open Until Filled: Special Instructions to Applicant Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk.
Do you possess a current valid NYS Security Guard License? Yes No Pending
Which shifts would you be available to work? A-Shift: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm B-Shift: 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm C-Shift: 11:00 pm - 7:00 am D-Shift: 7:00 pm - 3:00 am E-Shift: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Do you have a current & valid drivers license? Yes No
Are you available to work weekends? Yes No
Documents Needed to Apply