Campus Peace Officer; Provisional

Monroe Community College

Position Title:

Campus Peace Officer (Provisional) - Monroe Community College

Location:

Rochester, NY
Category
Support Staff/Civil Service
Job Type
Full Time
Posted On
Tue Aug 4 2026

Job Description:

Job Function: DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
This is a public safety position located at Monroe Community College responsible for the impartial enforcement of all federal and state laws, local ordinances, and institutional regulations, maintenance of order, preservation of peace, protection of lives and property, investigation of criminal offenses, apprehension of criminals and lawbreakers, making arrests and/or issuing appearance tickets, and related work performed in accordance with the laws, rules, and regulations and the administrative policies and procedures of Monroe Community College and its' Department of Public Safety.

Duties involve patrol, inspection, investigation, and enforcement while exercising independent judgment in both emergency and routine situations. Employees are assigned an area to patrol on foot or in a motor vehicle, or specific duties or cases. This position will utilize computers in the performance of duties and require availability for shift work. Employees are required to carry firearms. This position differs from Campus Peace Officer Supervisor by its lack of supervision of staff.

The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of a Campus Peace Officer Supervisor or other higher-level staff member. Does related work as required.

Note:

Candidates are appointed pursuant to Criminal Procedure Law (CPL) Section 2.10; training requirements are set forth in Section 2.30. TYPICAL WORK

ACTIVITIES:

(All need not be performed in a given position. Other related activities may be performed although not listed.)

• Patrols an assigned area either on foot or by patrol vehicle, to monitor the public's compliance with laws, and ensure the safety of persons and property;
• Responds to and investigates suspicious and illegal activity, traffic accidents, complaints, and incidents;
  Interviews witnesses, and records in writing pertinent information;
• Secures, measures, and diagrams traffic accidents and crime scenes;
• Pursues offenders on foot, or by bicycle or patrol vehicle;
• Identifies and searches suspects, vehicles, and buildings for weapons, contraband, and other illegal items;
  Performs security checks of buildings and property for safety, health, and fire hazards;
• Writes detailed narrative reports and completes forms regarding arrests, investigative findings, observations, missing and wanted persons, and stolen property reports;
• Enforces traffic laws, issues citations, and makes arrests;
• Maintains order and directs and maintains flow of traffic on campus grounds and at public events;
• Diffuses conflict situations and physically subdues suicidal and combative persons and resisting offenders;
  Prepares information, affidavits, and depositions for trials and preliminary hearings;
• Testifies at trials and preliminary hearings as needed;
• Transports persons to the hospital for treatment of injuries or intoxication tests and arrested persons to jail;
  Facilitates booking procedures including fingerprinting and photographing arrested persons, and completing forms;
• Radios agencies for assistance such as fire districts, and emergency medical and utility companies, as well as law enforcement personnel;
• Seizes and impounds property and evidence;
• Issues vehicle and traffic law violations;
• Performs special assignments as required.