Location: Fredonia, NY Category: Other Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Fri Aug 14 2026 Job Description:
The State University of New York at Fredonia invites internal applications, including from eligible transfer candidates, for University Police Officer 2 (Lieutenant). This is a probationary/permanent, competitive class, SG17, classified position represented by the Police Benevolent Association of New York State. This position is an 11pm - 7:00am shift, Wednesday through Sunday, with Monday and Tuesday as regular days off.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
University Police Officer 2's are actively involved in 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.
Individuals must be able to work alone and exercise independent judgment in performing duties. Lieutenants have substantial contact with the public and other law enforcement personnel. They supervise officers who patrol an assigned area on foot, bicycle or, in a car or by other means to deter criminal activity by means of presence and witness and to detect fires and other dangerous situations.
Incumbents respond to calls for assistance from fellow officers or from any member of the campus community to ensure that persons and property are adequately protected and may respond to situations involving, but not restricted to: burglaries, robberies, thefts, criminal trespass, assaults, criminal mischief, medical emergencies, accidents, vehicle and traffic violations, fires and unusual situations.
The successful candidate will supervise officers who:
Report 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 person(s).
May apply resuscitators, administer first aid and summon ambulance(s).
Conduct initial investigations of incidents; gathers evidence; interviews witnesses, complainants and suspects and confers with fellow officers; reports results of investigations to supervisor as directed and may testify in court.
Regulate and direct pedestrian and vehicular traffic at intersections, crosswalks and other critical points; 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.
Control the movement and activity of crowds at concerts, sports events and other gatherings; breaks up fights and other altercations, may operate screening device to inspect individuals.
Participate in committees and provide service to the department, college, university, and profession
Be aware of, understand, and follow all university policies.
University Police Officer 2's provide police services to the Fredonia campus community and are classified as essential staff. They meet and verbally communicate with a wide variety of persons, including students, parents, alumni, faculty, staff, and visitors, sometimes in stressful situations. They strive to establish and maintain positive relationships with members of the campus community. They may question victims and complainants to obtain information on crimes and disorders. During violent demonstrations, fires or other emergency situations, University Police Officer 2's may be required to give clear, definitive and authoritative orders and instructions to any and all persons involved.
University Police Officer 2's have frequent verbal communications with dispatch and patrol officers for the primary purpose of providing factual information affecting campus law enforcement, security and safety. These communications are clear, comprehensive and concise; Officers may use standard police codes. As prospective leaders and supervisors within the department, Lieutenants must be willing and able to engage with executive on campus and in outside law enforcement agencies.
University Police Officer 2's (Lieutenants) are typically shift supervisors of the police force on duty, and they report directly to the Chief of Police. They also perform the full range of duties assigned to University Police Officer 1.
Job Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR INTERNAL TRANSFER CANDIDATES
Appointments and promotions in the New York State Civil Service are made according to principles of "merit and fitness" as mandated by the New York State Constitution. Candidates can compete for competitive class, Civil Service positions by participating in competitive civil service examinations that assess candidates' knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for performing the job. To be eligible to apply for this current position, you must have previously taken the examination and have been canvassed for this position. Applicants not canvassed must be eligible for appointment via transfer from a current Civil Service appointment.
Candidates must meet established physical, psychological, and medical requirements for appointment to the position, must possess and maintain a valid unrestricted New York State motor vehicle operator's license.
All applicants are to apply using the online application system, and when applicable, respond accordingly via the canvass letter. Applicants who do not have access to a computer or to the Internet are invited to use computers located in Human Resources available (by appointment only) from 8:00am - 4:00pm, Mon-Fri. If you are unable to use the on-line application system, please contact Human Resources at x3434. All applications must be submitted to Human Resources by the close of business (4pm) on the appropriate posting closing date as indicated.
Additional Information:
This is a probationary/permanent, competitive class, SG17, classified position represented by the Police Benevolent Association of New York State. This position is an 11pm - 7:00am shift, Wednesday through Sunday, with Monday and Tuesday as regular days off and with an entry-level salary of $75,418.
Fredonia prides itself on an outstanding workforce. To continually support organizational excellence, the university conducts background checks on applicants.
An Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, Fredonia provides for, and promotes, equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment, without discrimination.
Pursuant to University policy, the University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the University community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
The University's policy is in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting unlawful discrimination and harassment. These laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, and the New York State Human Rights Law. These laws prohibit discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual violence.
