Campus Safety

Campus Safety & Security Officer
Department: Human Resources- Campus Safety & Security
Location: Potsdam, NY
Part-Time/Full-Time: full-time
FLSA Status: non-exempt
Is this a temporary position?: No

Job Title: Campus Safety & Security Officer

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Department: Campus Safety & Security

Title of Manager/Supervisor: Director of Campus Safety & Security

Number of Employees Reporting to this Position: 0

Range: $16.00- $16.50 based on experince

Position Summary: The Campus Safety Officer is responsible for providing campus safety services to the university community, which includes enforcing university regulations, vehicle and traffic laws, local, state and federal laws. Providing emergency response on campus and protecting life and property within the Clarkson community. In addition, the Campus Safety Officer/ Staff engage in outreach and communication efforts to women and/or underrepresented student groups on campus around issues of alcohol consumption, sexual misconduct, sexual harassment and bias-related conduct.

General Purpose: Participate in a variety of safety and security activities on the Clarkson University campuses; conduct foot and vehicular patrols of the campuses, secure buildings, respond to emergencies, assist in traffic control and parking enforcement, confront violations of University Regulations, assist external law enforcement and/or public service agencies as required in campus related incidents. Prepare written investigative reports of all incidents on campus.

Remote Workdays: This is a full-time on Campus position with zero remote workdays.

Position Responsibilities:

Conduct foot, bicycle and vehicular security patrol
Act as the primary Campus Safety & Security telephone contact via the cell phone as needed and instructed. Maintain communication channels, utilizing scanners, two-way radio, etc.
Provide security service as required to all members of the University community. Provide security and traffic control for special events assigned
Maintain current training and certifications in all aspects of security and safety relating to the campus community and as required by law
Respond to all building alarms. Report all fires to the local fire department and fire/smoke alarms to the Physical Plant; be familiar with locations of all pull stations and fire extinguishers. Report all system malfunctions to appropriate on-call personnel
Assist in the maintenance of the Access Control System
Conduct building fire drills as required by law
Report building emergencies to appropriate personnel and submit written reports of response
File Defect Sheets on any hazardous defects or system malfunctions
Confront any person violating, or suspected of violating University regulations
Request appropriate law enforcement intervention/support as necessary
Report all incidents or offenses to University authorities and advise external law enforcement agencies as required
Complete official reports on all incidents and offenses in a timely manner
Assist in the promotion of crime prevention and security and safety awareness for the University community
Serve as a liaison with HRs/RAs in promoting residence hall safety and security
Administer CPR, AED and First Aid as required
Provide medical transport assistance upon request
Assist in campus parking management, enforce parking regulations, issue tickets to illegally parked vehicles on campus and enter written tickets into motor vehicle system
Report road conditions in inclement weather for snow removal
Assist in keeping parking lots clear of parked vehicles for snow removal
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Office of Campus Safety & Security
Performance of above duties require you to be at work on Campus
Health & Safety: All staff has a statutory responsibility to take reasonable care of themselves, others and the environment and to prevent harm by their acts or omissions. All staff is therefore required to adhere to the University's Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy & Procedures.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of personnel so classified.

Essential Skills:

Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility and customer service oriented
Ability to successfully conduct security patrols without direct supervision
Skill in providing protection services to individuals on campus
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
Must have capacity to work independently
Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel
Communicate effectively, at times under stressful circumstances
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to understand, follow, and enforce safety codes, regulations, and procedures
Ability to complete routine paperwork
Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion
Education:

Minimal Qualifications:

High School Diploma required
Must be willing to get certified by the State of New York as a Security Guard (8 Hour Pre- Assignment Course for Security Guards) within 30 days of hire
Certified in CPR, AED and First Aid
New York State driver's license and a driving record acceptable to the University
Preferred Qualifications:

Associate Degree in Criminal Justice or related field preferred
Police and/or Security Officer Experience preferred
Law enforcement experience is helpful
Experience:

Minimal Experience:

Police and/ or Security Officer Experience preferred
Preferred Experience:

Police and/ or Security Officer Experience preferred
Physical Demands:

The physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending and stooping
Ability to walk, smell, see, touch, hear, push, pull, run, climb and balance
Heavy lifting (70+ lbs.) may be required in some emergency situations
Good manual dexterity required to use common office equipment (e.g., computers, mobile devices, calculators, copiers, scanners)
Ability to communicate verbal and non- verbal (reach, point, signal, etc.)
Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.