University Police Officer 1

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

University at Buffalo is seeking a University Police Officer 1. The role involves responding to calls for assistance, arresting violators, and conducting initial investigations to preserve evidence. You will direct traffic, control crowds at events, and issue citations as needed.

Reporting to the University Police Department, the officer may supervise student workers and support staff. The department emphasizes a safe, welcoming environment for students, faculty, and staff and offers campus-wide

Qualifications

• Transfer eligibility requirement: You must have a current permanent appointment with a minimum of 1 year of service in a position of the same title or transferable title.
• Reassignment requirement: You must hold the same title at the University at Buffalo.
• Reinstatement requirement: You must be a former state employee to request reinstatement to the title that was held (or transferable title).
• ALL APPLICANTS MUST MEET AT LEAST ONE OF THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS.

Responsibilities

• Respond to calls for assistance to ensure people and property are protected.
• Arrest violators and assist injured parties.
• Conduct initial investigations of incidents to gather and preserve evidence.
• Direct traffic and controls crowds at events.
• Stop persons violating the Vehicle & Traffic Law.
• Issue warnings, tickets and summonses.

Job description

The New York State University Police are seeking a University Police Officer 1.

In this position, you will:

• respond to calls for assistance to ensure people and property are protected
• arrest violators and assist injured parties
• conduct initial investigations of incidents to gather and preserve evidence
• direct traffic and controls crowds at events
• stop persons violating the Vehicle & Traffic Law
• issue warnings, tickets and summonses

In this position, you will work under the general supervision of a University Police Officer 2. You must be able to work alone and exercise independent judgment in performing duties. This position has substantial contact with the public and other law enforcement personnel. In this role, you may direct University Police Communications & Security Specialists, Security Services Assistants or student workers.

The mission of the University at Buffalo Police Department is to provide a safe, friendly and welcoming environment for students, visitors, faculty and staff to live, learn, work and play.

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About the University at Buffalo

The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo .

Departmental Operating Needs

Minimum Qualifications

1. Transfer eligibility requirement: You must have a current permanent appointment with a minimum of 1 year of service in a position of the same title or transferable title.
2. Reassignment requirement: You must hold the same title at the University at Buffalo.
3. Reinstatement requirement: You must be a former state employee to request reinstatement to the title that was held (or transferable title).

ALL APPLICANTS MUST MEET AT LEAST ONE OF THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS . ANY APPLICATIONS RECEIVED THAT DO NOT MEET AT LEAST ONE OF THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED UNQUALIFIED AND WILL BE DISCARDED .

A completed application is required to be considered for this position. If you have received a canvass letter, DO NOT APPLY to this position. You must apply to the Web address provided on your canvass letter.

Preferred Qualifications

Our University Community

Prodig+ No

Executive Position

Executive Position No

Physical Demands

Driving Requirements

Driving Requirements A Class D driver’s license is a required minimum qualification for this position. Employees must operate university owned vehicles for business purposes and be enrolled in the LENS program to verify license validity.

Salary Range

Salary Range 64796

Additional Salary Information

Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.

Work Days

Work Days Rotating Shifts (overtime, work on holidays, and non scheduled days may be required.)

Work Hours

Rotating shifts

Scheduled Work Days

Job Type

Job Type Full-Time

Campus

Campus All Campuses

Posting Alerts

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

Is a background check required for this posting?

Is a background check required for this posting? Yes

Background Check Notification Employment in this position will be contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and any other information required by federal or state law, and University at Buffalo policies, including the completion of a criminal history check.

Contact Information

Contact's Name

Contact's Name Gregory Sauers

Contact's Pronouns

Contact's Pronouns He/Him/His

Contact's Title

Contact's Title Deputy Chief of Police - Administration

Contact's Email

Contact's Phone

Contact's Phone [phone]

Posting Dates

Posted

Posted 10/27/2026

Date to be Filled

Date to be Filled 01/21/2027

Supplemental Questions

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• * Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo.
  • Faculty
  • Faculty Student Association (FSA)
  • Research Foundation Employee
  • State Classified
  • State Professional
  • UB Foundation
  • TA/GA
  • Student
  • No Current Employment Affiliation
• * How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?
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  • Chronicle of Higher Education
  • DiversitySearch.com
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  • UBJobs.buffalo.edu
  • Other
  • WNY Jobs
• * Are you a SUNY employee eligible for special consideration as a result of retrenchment?
  • Yes
  • No

UB is an EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Arrangements will be made if an applicant has a disability in order to provide access to the application, interview and selection process upon request. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at [e-mail] or by phone [phone].