Part Time Campus Security Officer

Niagara County Community College; Sanborn (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated part-time Campus Security Officer to ensure the safety and security of its vibrant campus community. This role involves responding to emergencies, enforcing regulations, and maintaining a secure environment for students and staff. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills and a solid understanding of law enforcement practices, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population. Join this dynamic team and contribute to a safe and supportive learning atmosphere while working on weekends in a role that values community engagement and safety.

Qualifications

• Must relate to diverse populations and understand law enforcement procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively and prepare accurate reports.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security and safety of the campus and its community.
• Respond to emergencies and enforce campus regulations.
• Conduct patrols and inspections to ensure safety compliance.

Skills

First Aid

Communication Skills

Law Enforcement Knowledge

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

30 Credit Hours in Criminal Justice

Certificate from Municipal Police Training Council

Job description

Position Information

Position Title: Part Time Campus Security Officer
Position Category: Civil Service
Position Status: 12 Month
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Advertised Salary: $22.97 per hour
Department: Security
Working Hours: Saturdays and Sundays

General Description
Niagara County Community College is seeking a part time Campus Security Officer to fill weekend shifts. The shifts that are available are Saturdays 7:00am - 3:00pm and Sundays 3pm -11pm. This is a very important position as the person is responsible for maintaining the security and safety of students, campus personnel, and college property.
This position will also be responsible for enforcing campus regulations; and for obtaining the appropriate assistance when medical emergencies or criminal incidents occur. Incumbents provide security services for an academic community whose members exhibit high levels of general intelligence and great sensitivity to individual rights and freedoms. Incumbents, therefore, are assigned to primarily people oriented tasks that require the ability to relate to people to a significant degree. In addition to enforcement of traffic laws, officers are responsible for fire prevention and the enforcement of safety regulations. Work is performed under supervision of the Chief of Campus Public Safety or Assistant Chief of Public Safety.

Typical Work Activities

• Responds to calls for assistance to ensure that persons and property are adequately protected;
• Reports to scenes of medical emergencies and arranges for the appropriate care of injured persons, may administer rudimentary first aid and summon ambulances;
• Responds to and reports to the appropriate authority, situations involving but not restricted to thefts, criminal trespasses, assaults, criminal mischief, vehicle and traffic violations and fires;
• Conducts initial investigations of incidents in order to preserve and gather evidence, to interview witnesses, complainants and suspects, and to prepare written factual reports of incidents and activities for submission to supervisor;
• Enforces vehicle and traffic laws in order to prevent dangerous situations from arising by issuing warnings and tickets to persons violating the vehicle and traffic laws and/or campus parking regulations;
• Conducts inspection tours to ensure that security, safety, and fire precautions are being observed;
• Patrols the grounds on foot or in a patrol car to maintain order, protect persons and property, control traffic, provide first aid, and to prevent trespassing, theft and damage;
• Participates in medical, fire, police, and general safety training programs;
• Provides assistance and directions to campus personnel and students in a courteous and professional manner and maintains positive relationships with members of the campus community;
• Prepares a variety of reports including but not limited to daily and annual clery record, shift summary reports, logs and records covering activities of a criminal or unusual nature and other security related activities;
• Answers phone, maintains radio communications and delivers messages in a prompt and efficient manner;
• Monitors alarm systems and notifies appropriate departments of problems;
• Opens and secures doors as requested;

Essential Functions

Must be able to relate to a diverse student population and academic personnel including individuals with disabilities; good knowledge of standard radio communication codes; working knowledge of police procedures, law enforcement, and investigative techniques; working knowledge of a variety of State, County and municipal laws as well as campus rules and regulations; working knowledge of rudimentary first aid; ability to speak clearly and communicate effectively with others; ability to understand, interpret and carry out written directions; ability to prepare clear, accurate and comprehensive factual written reports; ability to understand the feelings that people express in their speech, mannerisms, expressions and actions, as they affect the conduct of law enforcement; ability to respond to feelings and initiate adaptive social behavior in the campus community by careful and concise explanation and persuasion; ability to remain cool and decisive in emergency and stressful situations; ability to interpret laws, rules, and regulations as they apply to law enforcement situations in particular the Criminal Procedure Law, the Penal Law, the Vehicle and Traffic Law, and SUNY Niagara Policies and Regulations; ability to stand and/or walk for long periods of time; ability to properly operate a motor vehicle; willingness to work with others; good judgment; tact; courtesy; resourcefulness; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Required Qualifications

Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma.
AND: Completion of thirty (30) credit hours from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with a minimum of three (3) credit hours in a criminal justice course;
OR: One (1) year of paid experience in a security or law enforcement related field. Candidates must have dealt directly with the public;
OR: Possession of a certificate of completion of training from the Municipal Police Training Council.

• Candidates must possess a valid New York State Vehicle operator's license at time of appointment and throughout employment;
• Candidates must have completed an eight (8) hour Pre-Assignment Training Course by time of appointment;
• Employees must complete a sixteen (16) hour On-the-Job Training Course for Security Guards and become registered with the New York State Department of State as a Security Guard within ninety (90) days of appointment.

Desirable Qualifications License(s)/Certifications

About SUNY Niagara

SUNY Niagara is a thriving educational institution located between the picturesque landscapes of Niagara Falls and the vibrant city of Buffalo, NY. Our college serves a diverse student population and is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment. With a commitment to academic excellence and student success, SUNY Niagara offers a supportive and collaborative environment for both faculty and staff.

SUNY Niagara is an accredited institution of higher education that offers high-quality academic programs leading to degrees and certificates that are supported by outstanding student services. The top 4 majors of our students are Liberal Arts and Sciences, Nursing, Psychology, and Criminal Justice. In 2023, SUNY Niagara ranked #1 in graduation rate among community colleges in New York State!

SUNY Niagara provides a variety of cultural, athletic, social, and international experiences, as well as community education, small business, and workforce development that supports economic development that positively impacts the quality of life of valued stakeholders. The college operates through a collegial model of shared governance and transparency and is accountable for meeting the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.

SUNY Niagara has two locations in western New York consisting of 287 acres and 11 buildings. The Sanborn campus is minutes from Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and the Canadian border and is centrally located between the county's three main cities of Lockport, Niagara Falls, and North Tonawanda. The Sanborn campus offers a traditional college experience with world-class academics, knowledgeable faculty members, state-of-the-art classrooms, NJCAA athletics, and on-campus housing. We continue to invest in our facilities with the addition of the Learning Commons Center, which has become the nucleus of the campus; a place for faculty to collaborate and help students develop critical thinking skills while incorporating state-of-the-art technology and innovative student support services. We also modernized our campus dining commons, providing quality meal options in a sleek, comfortable, collaborative environment.

The Niagara Falls Culinary Institute (NFCI) is located in the heart of one of the world's biggest tourist destinations, Niagara Falls. Fully outfitted with modern labs and tools for students to use as they train in both classic and trendy techniques, NFCI is home to Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry Arts, and Hospitality programs. The college also operates Savor, a fine dining restaurant, and La Patisserie, a European-style pastry café, at NFCI.

Our college nurtures and empowers its students and employees in ways that recognize and value our common humanity as well as the richness of our diversity. SUNY Niagara welcomes applicants who want to join a leading regional institution that provides a dynamic, educational environment, responds to students' current and emerging needs, and strengthens its community. At SUNY Niagara we embrace diversity and promote inclusion throughout the institution by recognizing, accepting, and celebrating differences within our campus and surrounding communities. Therefore, we desire and pursue candidates who share those principles and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.

EEO Statement

SUNY Niagara does not discriminate and prohibits harassment or discrimination related to any protected category including creed, ethnicity, citizenship, national origin, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, marital status, political or social affiliation, age, race, color, veteran status, military status, religion, sexual orientation, domestic violence status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression or perceived gender. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number: S329P
Open Date: 04/01/2025
Close Date: Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions Summary:
For full consideration applications must be submitted by April 27, 2025. If a viable candidate is not found during the initial review, applications submitted after April 27, 2025 will be considered.

Qualifications

SUNY Niagara considers only those applications that clearly demonstrate the applicant meets all required qualifications as indicated on the posting, please review the qualifications before applying. Persons meeting the required qualifications as stated above should submit the following:

• cover letter that addresses each of the qualifications
• resume
• names and contact information for three (3) current, work-related references

Incomplete packets will be rejected for lack of information.