Part-Time Security Officer

Downtown Committee of Syracuse Inc.; City of Syracuse (NY); Vor Ort; USD 35.800 - 50.988; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Dental benefit

Shift differentials

Zusammenfassung

The Downtown Committee of Syracuse Inc. is seeking a dedicated Security Officer to patrol downtown. Responsibilities include responding to community needs and maintaining a safe environment.

This role requires a proactive approach to community policing and public relations. Candidates must be in good physical shape and able to handle conflict professionally. Over $31.50/hour base pay plus additional shift differentials, with mandatory background checks.

Qualifikationen

• Physically, mentally, and emotionally stable for professional duties.
• In good physical condition for foot patrol responsibilities.
• Ability to assist in restraining individuals when necessary.
• Skills to detect suspicious activities and notify law enforcement.
• Maintain a friendly demeanor towards business owners and visitors.

Aufgaben

• Patrol downtown Syracuse and respond to community requests.
• Represent the Downtown Committee of Syracuse professionally.
• First responder to crimes in progress and conflicts.

Kenntnisse

Community policing

Public relations

Conflict resolution

Surveillance skills

Physical fitness

Ausbildung

Valid NYS Driver’s License

Jobbeschreibung

Job Summary and Key Responsibilities

The Downtown Committee of Syracuse is a downtown management organization whose purpose is to improve downtown's image, strengthen its economic base, increase its attractiveness, and assure that it is clean, safe, and accessible. The primary focus of the security officer is to patrol downtown and keep downtown Syracuse safe.

Responsibilities

The security officer is responsible for a walking beat in the community and responding to requests for assistance from businesses and the public. Police experience, particularly in community policing, and public relations skills are required. Retired police officers are encouraged to apply. Hours are primarily evening and/or weekend hours with potential for shift additions during the daytime. Officers must represent the Downtown Committee of Syracuse in a professional manner at all times.

Reports to

The Director of Security

Requirements

• The officer must be physically, mentally and emotionally stable and act in a professional manner at all times
• The officer must be in good physical condition to carry out the required duties on foot patrol.
• The officer must be able to assist store owners as well as Police to restrain, or take individuals into custody, in order to protect others as well as themselves.
• The officer may be the first responder to crimes in progress as well as disputes. He or she must at times, diffuse conflict but also be able to intervene physically when necessary.
• The officer should be able to detect any suspicious or possible criminal activity and notify police to end such actions
• The officer should be friendly and courteous to the business owners, workers, and visitors to the downtown area
• The officer must successfully comply with firearms qualifications, secure a valid pistol permit, and understand and comply with the use of deadly physical force regulations as stated in the NYS Penal Law and Criminal Procedures Law

Qualifications And Experience

Responsible, self‑motivated individual with experience in community policing. A valid NYS Driver’s License is required along with a good driving record. Must conform to a dress code and a criminal background check, drug and alcohol testing on all applicants is required.

Experience with the Syracuse Police Department, Onondaga County Sheriff Department or other municipal Police department preferred.

Salary And Benefits

Hourly base rate is $31.50 per hour for day-time shifts. Differential rates will be applied as follows:

• Evening‑shift differential rate will be an additional $3.50 per hour on top of base rate.
• Weekend‑shift differential rate will be an additional $5.50 per hour on top of base rate.

Dental benefit provided.

Position Environment

The security officer patrols an 82-block district of Downtown Syracuse. The position requires extensive work outdoors with the community within the Downtown area. Downtown Syracuse is an urban and culturally diverse environment and is the daytime population center for Onondaga County.