Public Safety Officer

Position Description

Hourly Rate without the Fire Guard License: $21.48

Hourly Rate with the Fire Guard License: $22.48

Shift Differential of 10% for Evenings and Nights

Additional $1.00 per hour if you have a Fireguard license oronce its obtained which is mandatory

Overtime is mandatory

Superior Benefit Package ( see below)

The Manhattan University Department of Public Safety endeavors toprovide a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for the University community, its visitors, and guests. Our goal is tosupport the Lasallian heritage and educational mission of the University by fostering a sense of respect, cooperation, and ethical behavior among the members of our community. The Department of Public Safety remains diligent in its efforts to maintain orderon campus while promoting a setting free of crime, fear, and lawlessness.

Public Safety Officers (PSOs) are vital to promoting a safe andsecure campus. They maintain law and order on the campus, enforce

University regulations, and request assistance from law enforcement agencies when necessary. Qualified candidates will have excellent written and verbal communication, strong interpersonal skills, andsound judgment.

This is an in-person, on-campus, non-remote position.

• Protect Manhattan University personnel and facilities against the hazards of fire, accidents and vandalism; enforce all regulations, including those in department manual for Security Officers
• Secure premises and personnel by patrolling property;monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment,and access points; permitting entry
• Protect the building structure and grounds to which officer is assigned, including the contents, occupants and visitors; patrol as assigned and seek out and take preventive action against existing hazards or conditions which may cause injury, damage or interference with normal operation, and report same immediately
• Complete reports by recording observations, information,occurrences; interviewing witnesses; obtaining signatures
• Ensure operation of equipment and systems; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs
• Follow procedures for various initiatives, including fire prevention, property patrol, parking enforcement and accident investigations
• Guide visitors and assist in a courteous manner; return lost orfound articles to Public Safety Office; assists ill or injured persons in obtaining care, and report such events immediately byradio and on proper report forms
• Public Safety Officers are required to use computer systems andother technology, namely access control, visitor management and security camera systems
• A Public Safety Officer will be assigned to work either a day,evening, or overnight shift depending on the needs of the department. The position requires the Security Officer work holidays, weekends, nights, and a variety of shifts and overtime when circumstances warrant. PSOs are considered Essential Personnel in order to maintain the safety and security of University property, personnel, affiliates and visitors
• Perform related duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid NYS Guard License, NYS Dept. of State’s 8-hour mandated certificate training
• First Aid Certification, F-01/F-03/F-04 COF license a plus.
  
  Will be required to obtain after hire 90 days to Minimum 1-yearprior security experience
• Prior experience in college campus a plus
• Must be physically fit
• Able to engage in strenuous physical activity, including walking, climbing stairs, as well as standing or sitting for long periods of time
• Willing and able to perform duty in inclement weather conditions
• Ability to write legible reports, use a portable radio, and use judgment that is sound and proper when addressing emergencies

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Retirement plan- TIAA-CREF/SRA
• Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time
• Tuition benefits for employee, spouse, and dependents