Security Services Assistant 1

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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 11/04/2026

Department University Police

Line Number TBD

Budget Title Security Services Assistant 1 (NY HELPS)

Rank/Grade SG-6

FTE Full-Time

FLSA Non-Exempt

Negotiating Unit NYSCOPBA

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

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

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