Campus Safety & Emergency Response Officer

Utica University; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Utica University seeks a Campus Safety Officer to protect students, faculty and staff on campus and to maintain security of university properties and grounds. The role includes first-responder duties for emergencies, patrolling facilities, and ensuring all doors, windows and access points are secure while upholding campus policies.

Responsibilities include incident reporting, coordination with local law enforcement, directing visitors, and monitoring parking and traffic.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate/bachelor/master degrees considered
• Applicants must be at least 21 years of age

Responsibilities

• Act as a first responder to campus emergencies (medical or criminal).
• Uphold university safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain strong working relationships with all university departments.
• Conduct routine patrols and inspections; document safety concerns.
• Respond to fire alarms and ensure building evacuations.
• Unlock and secure buildings for events; assist with lockouts.
• Observe and report hazardous conditions to management.
• Control access to campus to authorized individuals only.
• Know campus layout to direct visitors and assist as needed.
• Monitor parking lots and direct traffic and parking.
• Enforce campus traffic rules and issue citations when warranted.
• Adhere to campus policies and regulations.
• Report weather-related hazards to management.
• Complete investigations and write incident reports.
• Serve as liaison with local law enforcement.
• Provide safety awareness information informally to students and staff.
• Perform monthly fire extinguisher inspections.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Report writing

Organizational skills

Shift flexibility

Physical stamina

Phone communication

Professional appearance

Decision making under pressure

Written comprehension

Education

High school diploma; associate/bachelor/master encouraged

Job description

Utica University seeks a Campus Safety Officer to protect students, faculty and staff on campus and to maintain security of university properties and grounds. The role includes first-responder duties for emergencies, patrolling facilities, and ensuring all doors, windows and access points are secure while upholding campus policies.

Responsibilities include incident reporting, coordination with local law enforcement, directing visitors, and monitoring parking and traffic.