University Police Officer 1

Stony Brook; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook University seeks a University Police Officer 1 to prevent crime and safeguard campus communities. This full-time role may be stationed at the Stony Brook or Southampton campuses, with shift variations and overtime as needed.

Applicants must meet Civil Service requirements, possess 60 credits from an accredited college, hold a valid NYS driver's license, and pass physical, medical, psychological exams, agility testing, and a background check.

Qualifications

• Must have taken and passed the Civil Service exam.
• Must keep and maintain a valid NYS Driver’s License.
• Background check, medical, psychological evaluation and agility test required.

Responsibilities

• Prevent crime and protect persons and property.
• Respond to calls for assistance and incidents.
• Regulate traffic and enforce vehicle and traffic laws.
• Complete reports and logs on activities and investigations.

Education

60 semester credit hours

Job description

Job Description - University Police Officer 1 (2603931)

University Police Officer 1

Required Qualifications: Per Civil Service Standards and Specifications. Must have taken and passed the specific job related Civil Service exam and be reachable on the appropriate Civil Service list. Sixty semester credit hours at a regionally accredited college or university which is recognized by New York State Education Department having followed acceptable practices. Must have, keep and maintain the appropriate valid NYS Driver’s License; have a motor vehicle record which is free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violations. (***Out-of-State Applicants, see "Special Notes”). Required to successfully complete a physical/medical examination, psychological evaluation, agility performance test, background check and a police basic training course at the Training Academy as well as a Field Training Program to be retained in this position. Must be able to perform mandatory overtime. These positions can be in either the Stony Brook or Southampton campuses.

Brief Description of Duties: The University Police Officer will be responsible for preventing crime.

• Responds to calls for assistance to ensure that persons and property are adequately protected.
• May respond to situations involving, but notlimited to burglaries, robberies, thefts, criminal trespass, assault, criminal mischief, medical emergencies, sick and injured persons.
• Regulates pedestrian and vehicular traffic and may enforce vehicle and traffic laws.
• Walks or drives through area of patrol in order to deter criminal activity, increase police visibility and detect fires and other dangerous situations. On all assignments, prepares a variety of summary reports, logs and records covering activities of criminal natureor unusual natureas well asother security related activities.
• Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriateby rank and departmental mission.

Special Notes: These are full-time positions, 40 hours per week, shift and pass days varied. Night and weekend work required. FLSA Nonexempt position, eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Internal and external search to occur simultaneously. Mandatory rehire roster candidates have preference. As per Civil Service guidelines, Salary Grade 14 Hiring Rate $64,796 plus location pay of $1,762, Supplemental Location pay of $2,571, and Geographic Pay of $15,000.

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.

For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.

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.

***Out-of-State Applicants: Please note as a condition of employment and in order for this position to be tendered, the successful incumbent will be required to provide evidence of a valid license and driving abstract from the state issuing the license within five business days of a conditional offer and must obtain a NYS driver’s license within 30 days of official start date.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Stony Brook University is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, including individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application, interview, or hiring process, please request one by contacting [e-mail]. We will consider accommodation requests in compliance with applicable laws. This process is independent and does not require any voluntary self-identification of disability status. Please include the position title and position number (if known) in your message.

In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act a copy of our crime statistics can be viewed here.

Job Number:

2603931

Official Job Title : University Police Officer 1

Job Field

University Police

Primary Location

Department/Hiring Area : University Police Department