Campus Public Safety Sergeant; Provisional *CUNY

Campus Public Safety Sergeant (Provisional)
* CUNY ONLY*

Campus Public Safety Sergeant (Provisional) CUNY ONLY In accordance with the policies of The City University of New York and individual colleges/units, under limited supervision, incumbents perform and supervise duties supporting campus/location public safety and security. This position reports to the College Security Director or designee. This is a uniformed, working supervisory title. Campus Public Safety Sergeants must be exact or accurate in the performance of their work.

Incumbents direct the activities of individuals in lower ranks. This title is provisional; employees in provisional status must pass a competitive civil service examination and be appointed from a civil service list to remain in the title/position.

Important Note:

This is an Essential Personnel position and as such, is 100% in-person.

Handle day‑to‑day personnel scheduling, ensure adequate tour coverage, and conduct roll call for a specified Public Safety tour. Formally supervise Campus Peace Officers (Levels 1 and
2), Campus Security Assistants, and Security Guards. Provide guidance to subordinates in responding to emergencies. Conduct post inspections and ensure that subordinates maintain a personal record (memo book) of daily job activities and incidents as they occur, in the manner determined by the Campus Public Safety Director. Occasionally act as Tour Commander, in absence of a Lieutenant or other ranking officer.

Review Incident Reports and other Public Safety reports prepared by subordinates. Make emergency notifications to the Campus Public Safety Director concerning various operations and emergencies on campus. Initiate employee disciplinary action, when necessary and appropriate, in accordance to Standard Operating Procedures as well as College and University rules, regulations, policies, and practices. Supervise special details by coordinating security activities to ensure the safety of the college community at registration, special events, and other large or high‑profile functions.

Clearly relay important and pertinent information to management and officers, in a timely fashion.

Enforce college rules and regulations as specified in departmental standard operating procedures. Investigate crimes using Departmental procedures, in accordance with all relevant rules, regulations, and laws of the College, University, New York City, New York State, and Federal Government. Use and maintain defensive equipment (e.g., ASP, handcuffs, pepper spray, etc.). Make arrests according to departmental procedures and all relevant rules, regulations, and laws of the College, University, New York City, New York State, and Federal Government.

Perform arrest processing, including warrant checks, according to Departmental procedures and all relevant rules, regulations, and laws of the College, University, New York City, New York State, and Federal Government. Provide testimony in College disciplinary and legal proceedings. Voucher evidence using the prescribed procedures for securing evidence to ensure the chain of possession and evidence integrity.

Conduct inventory and inspections of Public Safety equipment to ensure that there is sufficient equipment in working order to perform security and other Public Safety functions. Conduct annual performance evaluations of subordinates. Conduct training on general peacekeeping topics and special safety and security issues. Help administer the Crime Prevention Program and provide information about campus crime to the public. Serve on College committees, acting as a Departmental representative.

Act as a First Responder to alarms, calls for service, and medical emergencies that require the potential use of a defibrillator and/or other First‑Aid techniques. Perform Fire Safety Director duties related to the maintenance of Fire Safety equipment and coordination of fire drills and building evacuations during times of hazardous conditions, including in response to bomb threats. Conduct patrols of campus premises by driving marked cars or other vehicles with official markings.