Campus Safety Officer

Colgate University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a dedicated Campus Safety Officer to ensure a secure environment for its community. This role involves providing essential patrol and dispatch services, enforcing university policies, and responding to emergencies. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, the ability to multitask, and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality. With a competitive benefits package, including health and wellness programs, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to campus safety while enjoying various perks such as gym discounts and cultural access. Join a team focused on the well-being of students, staff, and visitors.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement contributions

Paid time off

Paid family leave

Gym discounts

Free parking

Access to cultural facilities

Continuing education

Qualifications

• Must complete the Security Officer Academy or NYS Police Officer Basic Academy.
• Experience as a campus safety/security officer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patrol and dispatch services for campus safety.
• Monitor adherence to university policies and conduct investigations.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to multitask

Ability to work independently

Understanding of confidentiality and privilege

Experience in emergency situations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in criminal justice or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

CAD or Banner

Closed-circuit television (CCTV)

Two-way radios

Job description

• Excellent oral and written communication skills required along with the ability to interact effectively in a diverse community.
• Ability to multitask and perform in a busy and stressful environment is essential.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks and follow up efficiently and promptly is essential.
• An understanding of the constraints and legal/ethical requirements of confidentiality and privilege of information required.
• Must be able to successfully complete the five day Security Officer Academy or demonstrate successful completion of the NYS Police Officer Basic Academy.
• Must be able to successfully complete the department’s Campus Safety Officer Field Training program for both components of patrol and dispatch.
• As a designated “essential employee”, must be able to remain on duty beyond normal shift or report to duty without advance notice; must be able to work any time of day, day of the week and holiday. Ability to work a rotating schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, enough to enter data, and familiarity with CAD or Banner desired.
• Experience with access control, closed-circuit television (CCTV) or two way radios desired.
• Previous related work experience as a campus safety/security officer or police officer, and/or prior experience working in a college or university public safety environment is preferred.
• Experience in recognizing and resolving and/or referring to emergency and stressful situations highly desired.
• Knowledge of local and state laws desired.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Associate’s degree in criminal justice or related field or equivalent military experience preferred.

Certifications

Must be able to meet all requirements of the New York State Security Guard Act of 1992 in order to be registered and maintain registration as a Security Guard. Must be able to attain CPR, AED, and First Aid certification.

A current valid driver’s license, in accordance with the University’s Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Use Policy is required.

Physical Requirements

Ability to physically respond to all incidents and emergencies throughout the entire campus and be able to perform all duties in a safe and timely manner. This includes the ability to climb stairs, patrol on foot, stand for long periods, sit for long periods and to drive a radio equipped motor vehicle and use the radio for communication purposes.

Other Information

This position is deemed essential under the University’s Essential Personnel Policy.

Colgate University offers a competitive benefits package, with most benefits effective on the date of hire. Highlights include: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, paid family leave, health & wellness, continuing education and professional development. We also offer unique perks, such as free parking, gym discounts, bookstore savings, athletic tickets, and access to cultural and recreational facilities. Explore the full benefits package on our Benefits page.

Department Statement

The Office of Campus Safety is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure living and working environment that is conducive to learning, and is consistent with the academic goals and policies of the institution in an environment of respect. Our primary concern is the wellbeing of our students, staff, faculty and visitors. Campus Safety personnel are recognized and authorized with NYS Security Guard status.

Accountabilities

Accountable for providing patrol and dispatch (911) services to ensure the safety and security of the university community. Responsible for monitoring all university community members for adherence to the Student Code of Conduct and university policies. Accountable for (1) maintaining a safe and secure living and learning environment for the campus community (2) a customer-oriented approach to providing the full scope of campus safety services and (3) a team-oriented approach to achieving individual and department goals.

Specific duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of the university and campus safety department policies and procedures.
• Enforce the Student Code of Conduct and university policies.
• Provide information, directions, and general assistance to university community members both in person and via the phone.
• Receive emergency and non-emergency calls requesting Campus Safety assistance. Determine nature, location, and priority of calls to Campus Safety and dispatch personnel accordingly.
• Send and receive radio communications to/from Campus Safety Officers, other campus partners, and outside agencies.
• Coordinate incident response with 911 dispatch and other outside agencies.
• Conduct timely case investigations and write case reports, following established procedures.
• Monitor and respond to campus fire alarms. Investigate to determine if outside agency response is warranted.
• Maintain required dispatch logs and records.
• Patrol the campus for suspicious and/or illegal behavior, safety hazards, public assistance opportunities.
• Perform building tours and lock-ups/unlocks.
• Provide vehicular and pedestrian traffic control services.
• Assist motorists with disabled vehicles on campus.
• Enforce university parking regulations and issue citations for violations.
• Conduct special event safety and security risk assessments and walkthroughs.
• Participate in special event safety and security details.
• Provide basic first aid and lay first responder emergency medical care.
• Participate in department community outreach programs.
• Provide safety and security education to university community members.
• May train and/or have oversight of others, such as student employees.

This position has been designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA), in accordance with the federal statutory requirements of the Jeanne Clery Act. CSAs are required to and responsible for reporting allegations of crimes they receive from students and employees to the Campus Safety Department.

Requisition Number

Requisition Number 2024S075

Temporary

Temporary No

Work Schedule

12 hour night shifts; working a 4/3, 3/4 schedule

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 09/20/2024

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions Summary

EEO Statement

The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of merit, ability, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

Clery Act

CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS

The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: https://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/dean-college/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at [e-mail].

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