Public Safety Officer
Experience and Education: Must be a U.S. citizen. Must be at least 21 years of age. Requires the equivalent combination of 2 years college education, law enforcement/security experience or military experience. Must be a certified New York State Security Officer. Must obtain and maintain a valid New York State Driver's License with a good driving record, New York State Pistol Permit, satisfactorily complete the New York State Basic Peace Officers course, New York State Peace Officer Firearms course and all training required by the college.
Physical Requirements: Good powers of observation and memory; good judgment and mental alertness. Good physical condition. Capable of performing arduous physical and activity commensurate with the demands of the position such as carrying an injured person for some distance, restraining a violent person, or similar strenuous feats. Must have satisfactory hearing and vision.
Job Duties: To perform law enforcement and public safety activities in a manner which does not compromise the college atmosphere of academic and individual freedom, and to enforce criminal and traffic laws and college regulations to protect persons and property from willful or accidental injury or damage. To work at all times toward maintaining the trust of the campus community so that the discharge of duties is affected with the understanding, cooperation, and support of the public served. To meet, verbally communicate, and deal effectively with a wide variety of people including students, faculty, staff, and visitors to the college and provide information and assistance on request. To question victims, complainants, and suspects to obtain information on crimes and other occurrences. Also required to prepare written factual reports of incidents and activities for submission to supervisors. Must demonstrate a continuous high level of responsibility, integrity, and social awareness.