Public Safety Officer

Touro University; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); On-site; USD 28,929 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

Touro University in New York is seeking a professional to ensure a secure environment on campus. This position involves protecting persons and property, observing and reporting unlawful activities, and responding to emergencies.

Applicants must possess a Highschool Diploma or equivalent, hold a valid NYS Security Certification, and have a minimum of two years experience in a professional environment. The role offers an hourly rate between $21 and $26.

Qualifications

• Highschool Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two years in a professional environment required.
• NYS Security Certification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Protect persons and property from unlawful activities.
• Patrol campus/buildings and monitor building conditions.
• Respond to public safety alarms and assist with lockouts.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Customer relations

Verbal and written communication

Education

Highschool Diploma or equivalent

NYS Security Certification

Valid Driver’s License

Job description

Overview

Position is responsible for providing a secure environment and reducing public safety risks in the college campus.

Responsibilities

• Protect persons and property from unlawful activities and provide a safe and secure campus environment. Observe/report unlawful/ unauthorized activities. Identify suspicious people, behaviors and circumstances that may pose a public safety risk and take immediate and appropriate action to prevent incidents.
• Patrol campus/buildings. Monitor building conditions and respond to unsafe conditions, hazards and emergency situations. Follow safety guidelines. Respond to public safety alarms and assist with lockouts. Enforce parking regulations, give directions and respond to requests for assistance and information. Handle special assignments directed by the Public Safety Director/Supervisors such as driving the campus shuttle between locations on a regular or intermittent basis, special events, reception/visitor building posts and working in command office as needed.

Qualifications

• Highschool Diploma or equivalent
• NYS Security Certification
• Valid Driver’s License
• Minimum of two years in a professional environment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic computer skills
• AED knowledge
• Fire Alarm System knowledge
• Customer relations
• Verbal and written communication

Salary

• Minimum Salary: USD $21.00/Hr.
• Maximum Salary: USD $26.00/Hr.