Part-Time Campus Safety Officer

Part-Time Campus Safety Officer

Position Title
- Part-Time Campus Safety Officer

Division
- Dean of the College

Department
- Campus Safety

Hiring Wage/Salary Range - $19.30

The Office of Campus Safety is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure living and working environment that is conducive to learning and is consistent with the academic goals and policies of the institution in an environment of respect. Our primary concern is the well-being of our students, staff, faculty, and visitors. Campus Safety personnel are recognized and authorized with NYS Security Guard status.

Colgate University is a special place to work and offers many unique opportunities, including the ability to work with and among world class faculty and staff at a highly selective residential liberal arts institution. This position provides an opportunity to become familiar with the variety of regular positions that are available at the University, as well as the ability to add employment at a distinct University to your resume.

Successful candidates for this position will earn sick leave, paid time off, free parking, and a University 'Gate Card that provides access to fitness facilities, athletic and cultural events, as well as a discount on many items at the University Bookstore. This type of appointment is not approved to work more than 999 hours per year for all positions combined.

Should incumbents work more than a total of 999 hours in a year the appointment may not continue beyond one year of service.

The Campus Safety Officer is accountable for providing patrol and dispatch (911) services to ensure the safety and security of the university community.

Key responsibilities include:

Maintaining a safe and secure living and learning environment for the campus community. Adopting a customer-oriented approach to providing campus safety services. Utilizing a team-oriented approach to achieve individual and department goals. Monitoring university community members for adherence to the Student Code of Conduct and university policies.

Specific Duties:
Maintaining comprehensive knowledge of university and department policies and procedures. Enforcing the Student Code of Conduct and university policies. Receiving emergency and non-emergency calls; determining priority and dispatching personnel accordingly. Coordinating incident response with 911 dispatch and outside agencies. Conducting timely case investigations and writing detailed case reports. Patrolling campus for suspicious behavior, safety hazards, and public assistance opportunities. Performing building tours, lock-ups, and unlocks.

Providing vehicular and pedestrian traffic control and assisting motorists with disabled vehicles. Enforcing university parking regulations and issuing citations. Providing basic first aid and lay first responder emergency medical care. Participating in department community outreach and safety education programs. This position has been designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA), in accordance with the federal statutory requirements of the Jeanne Clery Act.

CSAs are required to and responsible for reporting allegations of crimes they receive from students and employees to the Campus Safety Department.

Professional Experience/Qualifications
- Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to multitask in stressful environments. Must hold and maintain a valid New York State driver's license and meet and maintain the requirements of the University's Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Use Policy. Able to obtain and maintain a valid New York State (DCJS) security guard license. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a designated Field Training and Evaluation program.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. May be required to complete specialized training, as designated.

Preferred Qualifications
- Valid New York State (DCJS) security guard license. Previous related work experience as a campus safety/security officer and/or prior experience working in a college/university environment is preferred. Experience in recognizing and resolving and/or referring to emergency and stressful…