Security Services Assistant 1 (NY HELPS)

Buffalo State; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Buffalo State University seeks a Security Services Assistant 1 to join University Police. This full-time role involves patrolling campus facilities, greeting visitors, verifying credentials, and responding to calls for service and emergencies.

The NY HELPS program applies; eligible candidates must meet NYS DOS Security Guard registration and have a valid NYS driver’s license. Night and weekend shifts are required.

Qualifications

• This title is NY HELPS; minimum qualifications described for NY HELPS candidates.
• Required NYS guard registration and a valid NYS driver's license at appointment.

Responsibilities

• Patrol campus buildings and facilities; report and address safety concerns.
• Greet visitors and staff, verify credentials.
• Respond to service calls, events, and emergencies.
• Assist with incidents and escort individuals as needed.
• Prepare written shift reports documenting actions taken.

Skills

Security Guard Registration

NYS Driver's License

Job description

Job Opportunities at Buffalo State University

Security Services Assistant 1 (NY HELPS)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Canvass Responses must also be appropriately recorded to ELMS Online.

Position Information

About Buffalo State

Buffalo State is one of the largest comprehensive schools in the State University of New York system. As a civically minded, urban-engaged campus community located in the city’s cultural corridor, Buffalo State prides itself as having smaller learning environments coupled with larger university opportunities. Boasting a diverse and inclusive campus, Buffalo State is committed to the intellectual, personal, and professional growth of its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The school’s mission is to deliver a broad array of high-quality and distinctive academic programs infused with diversity, creativity, and hands-on learning opportunities for hardworking students who seek a personalized and affordable education that engages their minds and advances their careers. Buffalo State is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, service, scholarship, creative activity, and cultural enrichment. With degree programs in education, the arts, science, arts and humanities, and professional studies, each year over 6,000 students choose Buffalo State. Buffalo State welcomes applicants who are committed to helping us fulfill our mission.

Posting Date

Posting Date 11/04/2026

Department

Department University Police

Line Number

Line Number TBD

Budget Title

Budget Title Security Services Assistant 1 (NY HELPS)

Rank/Grade

Rank/Grade SG-6

FTE

FTE Full-Time

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Negotiating Unit

Appointment Type

Jurisdictional Class

Jurisdictional Class Competitive (0)

Shift Hours

These are full-time positions, 40 hours per week, shifts and pass days varied. Night and Weekend work required, 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. FLSA Nonexempt position, eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA . There are multiple vacancies available.

Department Operating Needs

Brief Job Description

To afford safety and security with duties to include the following:

• Patrol buildings and facilities to identify, report and address safety and security concerns.
• Greet visitors and staff while verifying credentials.
• Respond to facility calls for service, events and emergencies.
• Respond to calls for assistance with difficult clients and visitors.
• Assist clients with disabilities, visitors or employees in all possible ways including escorting them through area.
• As directed, assists police and firefighters at the scene of accidents.
• Prepare written reports of shift activities including actions taken to report or resolve incidents or problems.
• Prevent theft of state or personal property by means of presence and witness.
• May operate a motor vehicle to transport people and cargo to emergency situations.
• Other duties as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.

Essential Position: This has been designated as an essential position based on the duties of the job and the functions performed. Positions that are designated as such are required to report to work/remain at work even if classes are canceled, and the campus is working on limited operations in an emergency.

Required Qualifications

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS ).

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

NON - COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (NY HELPS ):

Registration as a Security Guard by the NYS DOS . Valid NYS Driver’s License required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment.

COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS ( NON -NY HELPS ):

Candidates must have a reachable score on the Security Services Assistant 1 Exam List OR

Be a current NYS employee and have a current permanent appointment with 1 year of service as a Security Services Assistant 1, or in a title eligible to transfer to Security Services Assistant 1 OR

Be a former NYS employee eligible for reinstatement to the title of Security Services Assistant 1

Valid NYS Driver’s License required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment. Registration as a Security Guard by the NYS DOS .

May be filled from a mandatory reemployment list if one is in effect at the time of appointment.

Open Competitive: registration as a Security Guard by the NYS Department of State. Candidates must meet established physical and medical requirements for appointment to the position. Appointees to this position may be required to undergo periodic medical examinations to reassess their ability to perform the essential duties of the position. Any applications received that do not meet the above requirements as described will be deemed unqualified.

Special Notes: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, please note that Buffalo State is not an E-Verify employer.

Preferred Qualifications

Application Deadline Date

Application Deadline Date 11/19/2026

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Canvass Responses must also be appropriately recorded to ELMS Online.

Buffalo State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution that subscribes to all federal, state, and SUNY legal requirements and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status (Nondiscrimination Notice). Any violation of this policy should be reported to the Institutional Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Office, Cleveland Hall 204, [phone]. Buffalo State is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. If you have any questions, please contact Jamie Warnes at [e-mail] or call [phone].

Applicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report ( ASR ) for SUNY Buffalo State at http://police.buffalostate.edu . The ASR contains information on campus security policies and certain campus crime statistics. Crime statistics are reported in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Applicants may request a hard copy of the ASR by contacting the SUNY Buffalo State University Police Department at [phone].

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Buffalo State website
  • Buffalo News
  • Buffalo Rocket
  • Challenger
  • Chronicle of Higher Education
  • HigherEdJobs
  • Panorama Hispano News
  • Employee Referral
  • Other
• * All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background investigation. The college's Pre-Employment Background Screening Policy is available at http://hr.buffalostate.edu/pre-employment-background-screening. Prior to an offer of employment, an applicant will be required to sign an authorization release form, allowing Buffalo State to conduct a background investigation. Failure of an applicant to sign the authorization release form will disqualify an applicant from further consideration for appointment.
  • I agree to comply with the college's policy.
  • I do not agree to comply with the college's policy. (Note, this selection will disqualify you from further consideration for appointment.)
• * As valid NYS Driver's License is a requirement of the position, you agree to enrollment in the New York State License Event Notification Service?
  • Yes
  • No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume / Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Names and Contact Information for 3 Professional References

Optional Documents

• Canvass Letter (classified applicants only)