*Newly Created Position at Department*
Part-Time SERGEANT Campus Safety Officer; Contracted
Part-time Armed Officer (As Assigned. See position description)
Pay: $20 , $25, and $28 /hour (determined by assignment)
** See SHIFTS & APPLICABLE RATES Below**
This is a newly designed position within the Campus Safety Department. The vision with this position is to potentially hire an Armed Guard capable Officer that can work part-time hours as a Regular Campus Safety Officer ($20/hr) but be Supervisory groomed/trained so that when needed can fill in as a temporary Supervisor and be paid at the armed Supervisory rate when needed ($28/hr or $42/hr at OT rate if over 40hrs/week)
Uniformed Officer in a Campus Safety capacity provides personal, equipment, and real property security for faculty, staff, students, and visitors within an assigned area of the College campus within the laws established by NY State, and US Department of Education. Provides patrol duties, access control, emergency response and other basic public assistance services as needed. Performs routine security and Campus Safety patrol duties within assigned patrol zone area proximate to College Campus. Remain alert to emergency situations and provides first-line response, emergency management, and/or referral to EMS if required.
Duties and Responsibilities (PART-TIME HOURS VARY 14-22+hrs/wk plus special assignments including Armed Guard Officer assignments paid at a higher rate). (This is essentially a hybrid position with some duties as temp Supervisor/Supervisor-in-Training)
Position could lead to full-time. Ability for upward movement.
II JOB SUMMARY:
Part-Time Sergeant Campus Safety Officer (CSO Sgt.)
Committed to providing a safe and secure environment for the entire campus community, inclusive of students, faculty and staff and visitors. The location is not a 24-hour site, but does have 7 days a week staffing during the school year. Provide foot and vehicle patrols on campus and maintain a partnership with local Law Enforcement and other members of the local law enforcement community.
III KEY REQUIREMENTS
- Needs Armed Guard License in order to qualify
- Classified as Part-time position (NY State/Allied). * Additional shifts are frequently offered for Special details, athletic events, special events, and additional coverage. Ability to work additional hours is very likely
- **(Driving Requirement**: Must have valid driver’s license, be able to drive, and be able to pass MVR checks with clean driving record.
- Driving Requirement: Must be able to pass Safe Drivers Course, and modified Campus Safety EVOC course
- On rare occasion you may be called upon to assist other shifts.
- Be able to understand and work well under a Chain of Command
- Leadership skills needed.
- You must be able to handle critical incidents in a calm manner
- You must be able to “triage” multiple occurring difficult situations.
- Critical decision making is paramount to this position
- Supervisor in training
IV DUTIES:
- Post Duties, Assigned to Post
- Limited patrol duties (Vehicle, Foot). Periodic
- Foot patrolling is required
- Responding to incidents on scene
- Taking good field notes to be able to compile a detailed and articulated incident report in a timely fashion. * This may require you to stay past your shift on the odd occasion to help complete the report as necessary as these reports are critical for management and College Administrators to review post incident.
- Part-time fill-in Supervisor (Armed)
- Part-time armed assignment details available (during school year)
V SCHEDULE:
This position is part-time and may have some flexibility. Some hours will be consistent each week 14-20 with possibility of other available open shifts to fill in for as needed
VI QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
- Clean MVR- DMV license check.
- Valid NY State Armed Security Guard License
- You must be able to be cleared with MVR check above and fully capable able to drive the patrol vehicle.
- You must have a firm understanding of the day-to-day operations of the dynamic Campus environment or relevant transferable experience.
- You must have excellent customer service skills
- You must have Excellent communication skills (oral & writing)
- You must have relevant Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- You must have some schedule availability and flexibility
- Meet all qualification requirements, prior to the closing of this application
Physical and Environmental Conditions:
Limited periods of outdoor work may be required in snow, rain, or extreme heat. Protective clothing may be required such as hats, gloves, boots, snow cleats, and winter jacket.
Probationary Period: You may be required to serve a 90-day probationary period upon appointment.
Motor Vehicle Operation: (IMPORTANT) You should possess a current valid NY State driver’s license at the time of appointment as a potential duty in the near future will be to operate and oversee a Patrol Vehicle.
Computer Systems: You will be required to use the computer and maintain access to needed computer systems and email account as necessary. You will be required to closely monitor your email before and during your shift for important messages from the Supervisor or Director, reading and/or posting BOLOs, handling all tasks.
Report Writing: You will be required to access the proprietary Incident Management System to help generate Incident Reports. You will work with the Shift Supervisor to do so.
Shift Work/Overtime: You will be required to work on a shift basis and perform overtime if needed on the very rare occasion that forced OT is necessary per needs of the department and the safety of fellow officers to maintain minimum levels of staffing. All attempts will be made to seek volunteers first and avoid this involuntary assignment but due to emergencies it may happen on the rare occasion.
Post Model: This College utilizes the use of operating security posts in three (3) key locations on campus.
Patrolling: Although at post Campus Safety Department understands the need for occasional experienced patrolling. Visibility and vigilance are key to operating at a high education institution top keep the campus safe.
General Campus Safety Officer duties include the following:
1. Informs and warns violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles.
2. Provides safety escorts for visitors, students, staff, and faculty, as necessary; provides other public assistance, such as lockout services, jump-starts, and routine information.
3. Watches for and reports irregularities, such as security breaches, facility and safety hazards, and emergency situations; contacts emergency responders, such as police, fire, and/or ambulance personnel (EMS), as required.
4. Remains alert for the presence of unauthorized persons and/or security code violators; approaches suspicious persons and/or notifies police as appropriate; in very rare circumstances may confront and/or detain violators, as required, until police arrive.
5. Performs periodic checks of emergency call boxes and/or campus lights to ensure proper functioning; reports malfunctions as required.
6. Patrols and monitors assigned parking areas provide public security and assistance.
7. Maintains security controls for issued college keys; safeguards and controls issued University equipment.
8. Prepares routine, standardized reports.
9. May provide specialized security in an athletic complex operational area, requiring specific knowledge of the operating environment.
10. Serves as Campus Security Authority as outlined by the DOE Jeanne Clery Act (1992).
11. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Sergeant Duties:
1. Fill-in as Temp Supervisor (Armed)
2. Field Training Officer Assignments as necessary
3. Ocassional Armed Guard Special Details
Minimum Job Requirements
· Degree preferred, but High school diploma or GED accepted; Supervisory experience required.
· NY State Armed Security Guard License** -
· *NOTE*- Must be able to be hired by the College's contracted Security company which is hired through contract by the College. This is NOT a direct hire by the College. The College is working with the contractor to also advertise the position but the contractor to whom you will be working for primarily provides the Campus Safety Officers at this site. (Additional information provided in the interview as to whom you will actually be employed by. While on campus you will be seamless as part of the College family but actual employer will be 3rd party contractor nationwide Security firm)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
· Ability to successfully conduct security patrols with limited direct supervision.
· Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
· Ability to complete routine paperwork.
· Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. Must pass NYS MVR checks.
· Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.
· Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and customer service orientation.
· Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
· Skill in performing building security and lock procedures.
· Knowledge of College public security codes, policies, and regulations.
· Knowledge of NY State public security codes, policies, and regulations.
· Ability to understand, follow, and enforce safety codes, regulations, and procedures.
· Skill in providing protection services to individuals on campus.
· Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel.
Conditions of Employment
· Possession of New York State driver's license is a requirement
· Must be able/willing to be hired by non-disclosed 3 party contractor to work at this site. Security vendor/employer will be disclosed at the time of interview.
· College, as the employment site, has direct connection with Security agency and can assist in your immediate hire with them but cannot guarantee 100% to have them hire you. It is highly likely but due to the contract agreement cannot fully guarantee and the ultimate hiring is at the discretion of the contracted agency.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
· Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
· Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
· Moderate physical activity; requires handling of average-weight objects and standing or walking for extended periods of time
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 14-22+ hours per week
Experience level:
Schedule:
- Varying shifts
- Holidays
- Weekends
Application Question(s):
- Are you capable of driving Road Patrol in a marked patrol unit? You may be required to operate an outfitted patrol vehicle and must pass MVR checks and provided safe driving course.
Education:
- High School (min) Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Security: 2+ years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- Valid New York State Guard Card In-Hand (Highly Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Not Necessary. But ability to consistently be able to get to work on time and during times of inclement weather to be able to get to Buffalo, NY 14225.
Work Location: In person
SHIFTS:
Potentially Friday 3p-6p (Unarmed $20/hr)
Saturday 0545a-1:00p (armed @$25/hr)
Sunday 0545a-1:00p (armed @$25/hr)
Potentially Friday 3p-6p (unarmed $20/hr)
Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- This is a driving site. Do you have the ability To Pass an MVR Driving Records Check?
- Do you have a valid NY State Security Guard License?
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (Required)
- Security Officer: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- NY State Security Guard License (Required)
- NY State Drivers License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
