University Police Officer 1

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Position Information

Posting Number: C - 00495 Position Title: University Police Officer 1 Line number: 43023 Job Category Operations/Maintenance Account number: 860657 FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt Obligation: Calendar Year Position Type: Perm Appointment Start date: Appointment End date : Salary: $64,796 Salary Grade: SG14 Full Time or Part Time: Full Time If Part-Time, fill in %: Benefits Summary

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Department Information

Department: UNIVERSITY POLICE Division Student Affairs

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Job Summary/Basic Function:

University Police Officers enforce all New York State and local laws and the Student Code of Conduct on the grounds owned or controlled by the State University of New York. University Police Officers are designated as police officers under Criminal Procedure Law, Section 1.20(34)(s) and are responsible for the performance of the full range of professional police duties. University Police Officers may assist other Local, State and Federal law enforcement agencies with response, investigations, arrest processing and may collect evidence, question witnesses or testify in court in connection with alleged crimes.

University Police Officers are actively involved with campus communities and activities including educating community members on such topics as personal safety, risk awareness, crime prevention, alcohol awareness, sexual assault prevention and other community safety issues.

Positions are classified only in the State University of New York.

This posting may be filled to use more than one vacancy.

Job Requirements & Essential Functions of the Job:

University Police Officer 1: full performance level; works under the general supervision of a University Police Officer 2: must be able to work alone and exercise independent judgment in performing duties; substantial contact with the public and other law enforcement personnel; may direct University Police Communications & Security Specialists, Security Services Assistants or student workers.

Illustrative Duties:

Patrols an assigned area on foot, by vehicle, or by other means to deter, detect, and respond to criminal activity and other emergency situations.

Responds to calls for assistance to insure that persons and property are adequately protected; may perform safety escorts on and around campus for students, faculty, and staff; and responds to emergency, criminal, and unusual situations requiring police assistance.

• Reports to the scene of the crime, accident or other disturbance in order to halt crimes in progress, arrest violators, maintain order and arrange for the appropriate care of injured persons.
• May apply resuscitators, administer first aid and summon ambulances.
• Reports to the scene of incidence, conducts initial investigations in order to preserve and gather evidence; interviews witnesses, complainants and suspects; reports results of preliminary investigations to supervisor or investigator as needed and may be required to testify in court.

Monitors pedestrian and vehicular traffic and enforces vehicle and traffic laws.

• Directs traffic at intersections, crosswalks and other critical points during peak traffic periods; stops persons violating the vehicle and traffic law; issues warnings, tickets and summonses; patrols parking lots and campus roadways; tickets cars parked in violation of campus rules.
• Controls the movement and activity of crowds at concerts, sports events and other gatherings; staffs entrance ways to prevent gate crashing and overcrowding of facilities; breaks up fights and other altercations, operates screening devices such as a magnetometer or x-ray machine to inspect individuals and carry in items for prohibited items.

On assignment as Desk Officer.

• Receives and interprets incoming communications, including, but not limited to radio and telephone calls, and e-mail messages from officers and other members of the campus community.
• Dispatches officers to the scenes of incidents and irregularities.
• Issues parking permits and collects fees and fines.
• Utilizes electronic devices such as a personal computer, video recorder or camera to record and view information.

On assignment to K-9 Corps.

• May patrol high crime rate areas and shifts with a trained police dog.
• Gives commands to dog to halt fleeing criminals, disperse crowds and guard arrested persons.
• May give demonstrations to interested groups both on and off campus, of the uses, effectiveness and safety of police dogs as a law enforcement tool.
• Responsible for care, feeding and maintenance of a police dog.

Prepares a variety of summary reports, logs and records detailing incidents occurring during a shift.

May deliver a variety of in-service training and/or community educational programs.

• May obtain certification and maintain re-certification in a variety of training areas, such as defensive tactics, use of force and CPR.
• Serves as a Field Training Officer or as an instructor at a Basic Police School, Police Academy or other location upon certification and as directed.
• Provides training and education to University Police personnel, other law enforcement officers, government personnel and the public, and engages in crime prevention activities.

Required Qualifications:

Candidate must be reachable from the appropriate Civil Service list or be eligible for transfer.

Promotion: one year of permanent service as a University Police Communications & Security Specialist 1 or 2 AND:

Either 1. 60 college semester credit hours;

Or 2. two years of active United States military service with an honorable discharge or under conditions in the New York State Restoration of Honor Act;

Or 3. four years of United States military reserve or any state National Guard service;

Or 4. two years of experience as a police officer within New York State with a valid New York State Municipal Police Training Course certification approved by the New York State Municipal Police Training Council;

Or 5. two years of experience as a peace officer within New York State with a valid New York State Municipal Police Training Course certification approved by the New York State Municipal Police Training Council.

Substitution: 30 college semester credit hours can substitute for one year of the required experience.

Open Competitive: Either 1. 60 college semester credit hours;

Or 2. two years of active United States military service with an honorable discharge or under conditions in the New York State Restoration of Honor Act;

Or 3. four years of United States military reserve or any state National Guard service;

Or 4. two years of experience as a police officer within New York State with a valid New York State Municipal Police Training Course certification approved by the New York State Municipal Police Training Council;

Or 5. two years of experience as a peace officer within New York State with a valid New York State Municipal Police Training Course certification approved by the New York State Municipal Police Training Council.

Substitution: 30 college semester credit hours can substitute for one

year of the required experience.

Candidates must meet established physical and medical requirements for appointment to the position, must possess and maintain a valid unrestricted New York State motor vehicle operators license and must be legally eligible to carry a firearm and complete all requirements for certification as a police officer in New York State.

Preferred Qualifications:

We are seeking candidates who can work effectively in an increasingly diverse environment; and who are open and willing to continue to learn about diversity-related issues, and contribute in fostering a welcoming, supportive and inclusive environment at the College.

Work Days: Varies Work Hours: Varies Location:

Posting Detail Information

Close Date: 11/14/2026 Open Until Filled No EEO Information

All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

For "Other Document 1", please submit a list of contact information for three professional references.

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• • How did you hear about this opening? Please be specific.

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• • Are you qualified for this position by Civil Service exam or eligible transfer?

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Other Document 1 (Refer to job posting detail information for special instructions.)

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