University Police Officer 1

Stony Brook University; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook University Police Department seeks qualified applicants for security and patrol duties on the Stony Brook or Southampton campuses. The role requires meeting Civil Service prerequisites, maintaining a NYS driver’s license, and readiness for overtime in a full-time capacity.

Selected candidates will respond to emergencies, enforce laws, and complete required training and background checks as part of a comprehensive security program.

Qualifications

• Must have 60 semester credit hours from regionally accredited college/university recognized by NYSED.
• Must have NYS Driver's License and a clean motor vehicle record.
• Must successfully complete a physical/medical examination, psychological evaluation, agility test, background check and police training.
• Must be able to perform mandatory overtime.
• Positions can be in Stony Brook or Southampton campuses.

Responsibilities

• Responds to calls for assistance to protect persons and property.
• Respond to situations including burglaries, robberies, thefts, trespass, assault, medical emergencies.
• Regulates pedestrian and vehicular traffic and may enforce traffic laws.
• Walks or drives patrol area to deter crime, and prepares various reports and logs.

Education

60 Credit Hours

Job description

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:

• Responds to calls for assistance to ensure that persons and property are adequately protected.
• May respond to situations involving, but not limited 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 nature or unusual nature as well as other security related activities.

Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate by 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.

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